Reuben C. Christner

Reuben C. Christner raises Percheron horses at a family-run farm in Canaan, IN, in northeastern Indiana near Fort Wayne. His breeding program follows guidelines from national Percheron associations, with regular veterinary health screenings, conformation evaluations, and carefully planned matings. Every foal spends its first months on generous pastureland with daily turnout, receiving consistent human interaction to foster a calm and trusting relationship.

Training begins early with gentle groundwork and exposure to light driving harnesses, helping young stock adapt to draft or recreational driving roles. Socialization extends beyond daily handling to include visits from local agriculture fairs and safe encounters with other livestock, promoting adaptability and poise. The farm’s setting on rolling pastures with shaded paddocks and stream access mirrors the landscapes where the breed originated and flourished. This balanced approach to health, handling, and environment supports horses admired for their sturdy bone structure and even temperament, well suited to both farm work and leisure pursuits.