Vernon Borkholder

Vernon Borkholder breeds Percheron horses in Lagrange, IN, serving Northeast Indiana near Fort Wayne. With more than fifteen years of experience he is a member of the American Percheron Horse Association and oversees annual health testing for all breeding stock, including soundness evaluations and vaccination protocols. His horses live on rotating pastures with regular hoof care, dental exams, and daily handling to promote steady socialization, and foals grow up alongside older geldings in open stalls, fostering calm dispositions.

The barn features individual stalls with bedding changed daily and indoor arenas for year-round groundwork, while hay and grain rations are balanced under guidance from an equine nutritionist. This consistent routine supports sturdy, even-tempered draft horses suited to both light farm work and beginner-friendly show classes. Clients have praised the temperament and conformation of past yearlings, noting the gentle manner in a few independent reviews. Vernon Borkholder’s approach reflects a long family tradition of careful breeding and hands-on care.