Wayne E. Yoder

Wayne E. Yoder, Percheron horses, Fredericksburg, OH, is a breeder with a deep passion for draft work. The farm serves Wayne County and northeast Ohio near Canton.

He has been breeding Percheron horses for several years and maintains membership in the Percheron Horse Association of America, with routine health screenings and hoof care as part of each horse’s plan. Foals are born on open pasture and receive daily handling to foster calm, confident temperaments. The breeding program includes conformation assessments and tailored fitness routines to prepare young horses for light farm work or driving.

Facilities feature spacious shelters, clean stalls and a tack room for equipment storage. Adult horses live in group paddocks that encourage natural social bonds and benefit from balanced forage-based diets. Several of the farm’s Percherons have placed at regional draft horse competitions, reflecting a steady emphasis on strength and trainability.