Yokecrest

Yokecrest, Percheron horses in Hartford, WI, serves Washington County and southeastern Wisconsin near Milwaukee. Leroy and Susan Yogerst have been breeding Percherons for over 15 years as members of the Percheron Horse Association and follow health-testing protocols recommended by equine organizations. They screen for metabolic and genetic conditions and ensure each foal receives early veterinary evaluations.

Their program emphasizes pasture-based care, daily handling from foaling through training, and social pastures to encourage calm, confident riding partnerships. Stalls are deep-bedded, with access to shelters and turnout paddocks year-round, and farrier visits are scheduled monthly to support sound hoof health. Several Yokecrest Percherons hold draught championship ribbons from regional fairs. Clients often highlight the Yogersts’ attention to gentle introductions and thoughtful matching of horses to riders. The farm spans more than 100 acres of mixed pasture, rolling hills and wooded trails where horses learn groundwork skills and respond to gentle voice cues during daily walks.