SHIRE HORSE

Descended from the mediaeval war horse known as the Great Horse, the Shire was developed by crossing imported Fresians and Flanders horses with native stock.

Farming relied upon them for hundreds of years and they are still in demand for visitors' farms, shows, and pulling brewers' drays on short haul city trips.

Origin: Midland Counties, UK.
Colour: Black, bay, grey with white markings.
Height: 16 - 18 hands.
Conformation: Lean head, wide between eyes, slightly Roman nosed, wide chest and deep girth, dense muscular body and powerful quarters, 11-12 inches of bone, abundant silky feathering.
Character: Docile, gentle.
Uses: Draught, showing.

American Shire Horse Association 
Canadian Shire Horse Association 

Shire Horse Society
East of England Showground
Peterborough
Cambs.
PE2 6XE
Tel. 01733 234 451
Fax: 01733 370038