Summer Creek

Summer Creek Percherons in New Haven, IN, serves Allen County and northeastern Indiana near Fort Wayne. Founded by Norman Schwartz, Summer Creek has a long-standing commitment to sound breeding, health testing and registration with the Percheron Horse Association. Foals and young horses grow up in pasture-based settings with daily turnout, ample shelter, and consistent socialization alongside family animals.

The farm’s feeding program centers on forage supplemented with stabilized grains to maintain metabolic health and support steady growth in draft-oriented conformation. Training begins gently at the yearling stage, introducing groundwork and leading to light driving under careful supervision to build confidence and responsiveness. Schwartz applies two decades of draft-horse experience to evaluate temperament, ensuring each Percheron is well-suited for farm work, carriage driving or therapy activities. Routine farrier visits, dental exams and annual wellness checks by a local equine veterinarian underpin the farm’s approach to preventive care and longevity.