Silver Star

Silver Star is a Percheron horse breeder in Middlebury, IN, serving Elkhart County and the Michiana region near South Bend. It specializes in draft-quality Percherons and adheres to registry guidelines while prioritizing health screenings like equine infectious anemia tests and conformation evaluations. It rears youngstock on lush pastures with free access to shelter and fresh water, and all horses undergo daily handling from foalhood.

Owner Arlen James Kurtz draws on a family legacy of draft horse husbandry, balancing traditional farm practices with gradual exposure to farm machinery and diverse handlers. Annual veterinary checkups, farrier visits and nutrition plans tailored for heavy breeds ensure that each animal develops sound structure and a steady temperament.

Its pasture-turnout systems and early socialization efforts aim to produce Percherons suited for both working roles and leisure riding. Emphasis on clear records for lineage and early temperament assessments supports reliable matching of animals to their future farms or homes.