Verlin Dean Lehman

Verlin Dean Lehman breeds Percheron horses in Middlebury, IN, in Elkhart County and the Michiana region near South Bend. He has raised these draft horses for more than 20 years and holds active membership in the Percheron Association of America. His participation in organized breed inspections, regular vet screenings and genetic health testing underscores a commitment to strong bone density, correct movement and lasting soundness.

His farm combines daily turnout on rolling pastures with a balanced forage program that supports steady growth, joint health and proper conditioning. Lehman begins gentle handling in the foal stall from the first days of life to foster confidence, ease with haltering and a calm temperament. Several of his Percheron horses have performed at county fairs and local draft horse shows, earning ribbons for their steady pace, muscle tone and trainable nature. Visitors often remark on the quiet barn aisles, spacious stalls and the patient demeanor that reflects Lehman’s thoughtful approach to equine well-being.