Zelda Raines

Zelda Raines, Percheron breeder in Seville, Ohio, is located in Medina County and the Northeast Ohio region near Cleveland. She has been breeding Percheron horses for more than fifteen years and holds membership in the Percheron Association. Her program includes routine health testing and annual veterinary evaluations to support strong bloodlines.

The horses are raised on fenced paddocks with barn access, where they receive daily handling, grazing, and socialization with family members. They grow accustomed to basic harness work from a young age and learn to navigate varied terrain under careful supervision. Yearling foals are reared alongside mature horses, which helps establish herd dynamics early on.

Her breeding program emphasizes gentle temperaments suitable for both farm and show settings, and many of her stock have competed at county fair pulling events with favorable feedback on their consistency and strength. Past owners often note the relaxed barn atmosphere and the horses’ adaptability to varied training styles.