Roy Stahr

Roy Stahr is a Percheron breeder in Laurelville, OH, in Hocking County and the Appalachian foothills near Columbus. He has been raising Percheron horses for more than fifteen years and participates in recognized draft horse associations, with regular health testing for soundness and genetic conditions.

His breeding program emphasizes friendly temperaments and sturdy conformation, supported by daily pasture turnout and hands-on handling from weaning onward. The horses thrive on a mixed grass pasture and receive custom farriery and nutritional plans tailored to draft breeds.

Many of his Percherons serve in light farm work, carriage driving or riding, reflecting a balanced approach that honors both traditional and modern equine uses. He maintains close partnerships with local farriers and veterinarians to support each horse’s well-being throughout its life. The farm upholds traditional breeding values alongside practical performance standards for work or leisure applications.