Rufus Yoder

Rufus Yoder, Percheron horses, Andover, OH, is located in northeastern Ohio near Cleveland. He has been breeding Percherons for several years and is active in national draft horse associations, ensuring each animal meets breed standards through regular health screenings. He follows guidelines from the Percheron Horse Association and maintains open records of lineage and performance metrics.

His horses are raised on spacious pastures, socialized daily with handlers and family, and receive structured turnout and stall time to support balanced development. The farm’s harness training sessions and draft demonstrations highlight skills passed down through Yoder’s family farming heritage. Visitors comment on the animals’ calm temperaments, solid bone structure and steady dispositions, evidence of careful selection and kind handling. Detailed feeding programs and routine farrier visits underscore a commitment to each horse’s long-term health and soundness. Foal inspections coincide with spring evaluation days, offering insight into early development.