Reuben A. Hershberger

Reuben A. Hershberger breeds Percheron horses in Dundee, OH, in northwest Ohio near Toledo. His operation has welcomed sturdy draft horses for more than a decade under the guidelines of the American Percheron Horse Association, focusing on sound conformation and tractable temperament through careful genetic selection.

Regular veterinary care, balanced nutrition, and farrier visits are part of daily routines on the family farm, and each foal spends time learning basic harness work alongside turnout on open pasture. Foaling takes place on-site each spring, with mares and foals spending colder months in spacious, well-ventilated stalls. This hands-on approach reflects a commitment to sound bone structure and gentle, tractable temperaments.

Hershberger’s focus on early socialization and exposure to groundwork helps his horses excel at regional draft horse shows, combined driving events, and agricultural fairs. Visitors often note the calm, friendly nature of his animals, a hallmark of his breeding program.