Yoder'S Harness Shop

Yoder’S Harness Shop, Percheron horses, Arcola, IL, serves Central Illinois near Champaign. The operation specializes in draft breeding, focusing on sturdy structure and cooperative temperaments from foal to maturity.

It has participated in national Percheron registry programs and maintains foundation club memberships, following health screenings for soundness and temperament. Stallions and mares live on rotating paddocks with shelter access, seasonal turnout and balanced feeding plans. Foals are raised with daily pasture turnout and regular handling to grow accustomed to common farm routines.

The farm draws on decades of family tradition, blending practical work ethic with patient, hands-on care in a quiet rural setting. Breeding emphasis falls on balanced conformation and a gentle disposition suited for both farm work and pleasure driving. Facilities include well-ventilated barns, fenced turnout fields and a dedicated yard for light harness training at a relaxed pace.