Roy E. Hershberger

Roy E. Hershberger, Percheron horses, Big Prairie, Ohio, is based in Wayne County and the Ohio Amish Country near Wooster. He has more than twenty years of experience with Percheron horses and maintains membership in the Percheron Horse Association of America. His stock undergoes regular health assessments, including annual farrier evaluations and routine vaccinations.

Their feeding program features locally sourced hay, balanced grains, and annual dental checks to maintain overall health. Animals live on open pastures with rotational grazing and daily handling to encourage calm temperaments and early socialization. The farm honors traditional working-horse values and regularly supports local 4-H demonstrations on equipment and hitch training. Colts are evaluated for conformation and temperament before placement in therapy programs and parade teams. Many owners comment on the horses’ steady demeanor and aptitude for team pulling and light farm work, while this hands-on approach helps ensure well-being and readiness for a variety of roles.