Reuben Girod

Reuben Girod, Percheron breeder in Canaan, IN, cares for draft horses in Southeastern Indiana near Cincinnati. He has been breeding Percheron horses for over a decade and maintains membership in the Percheron Horse Association with routine health testing for soundness, temperament and genetic screening. His stallions and mares live on pasture paddocks across 80 acres with temperature-controlled stables for colder months.

He emphasizes early handling and socialization, walking foals alongside children and dogs on his family farm. His approach blends traditional farrier work with gentle groundwork that many local trainers appreciate.

Visitors note the quiet demeanor of the horses and the calm atmosphere in the barn. Each foal receives a veterinary check at birth and follows a personalized wellness plan through the first year. This breeding program emphasizes balanced conformation and steady temperament, qualities valued in both draft work and recreational riding.