Stephen Yoder

Stephen Yoder, Percheron breeder in Leslie, MI, operates in Eaton County and the mid-Michigan region near Lansing. He has more than ten years of experience and participates in national registry programs with routine health screenings to support sound breeding lines. His horses are raised in pasture-based programs with daily turnout and early human handling to encourage calm temperaments. Raised on a family farm dating back to the 1920s, his Percherons are known for their steady disposition and gentle training suited for farm work and show circuits.

Seasonal pasture rotations and balanced forage rations form the core of his feeding program. Foals receive consistent handling from birth and are integrated into herd dynamics to develop social skills. Stalls are cleaned twice daily and turnout paddocks offer ample shade and shelter. Adult horses receive regular groundwork sessions focused on building trust and responsiveness.