The Shire Horse has played a huge role in the world, first in England and then world-wide. Originally it was used as a war horse carrying knights in armour, and then it was the main source of power in industry Read more…
The Shire is a British breed of draught horse. It is usually black, bay, or grey. It is a tall breed, and Shires have at various times held world records both for the largest horse and for the tallest horse. Read more…
The typical lifespan of a healthy Shire horse is between 25 – 30 years. How old is the Shire horse breed? The origin of the Shire Horse dates back to a cold blooded heavy horse, first mentioned in around 1066 Read more…
Shire horse Traits Weight stallions 900–1100 kg geldings 850–1100 kg Height stallion 173 cm (17.0 hands) minimum gelding 168 cm (16.2 h) minimum mare 163 cm (16.0 h) minimum Colour bay, black, brown or grey Distinguishing features large size draught Read more…
Shire Horse Common Health Issues While they are a generally healthy breed, there are a few health issues to watch out for with Shire horses. Shire horses can be susceptible to chronic progressive lymphedema: a chronic progressive skin condition in Read more…
If you have been around horses, you may wonder why some horses have long, flowing tails, while others have short tails. Most of the horses that you might see with short tails are draft horses such as draft horses, Shires, Read more…
They have been found competent to transmit and impress their own characteristics with remarkable certainty, and the name “Shire Horse” had become a synonym for strength, constitution, energy, and endurance. Do Shire horses have endurance? Strength and endurance were key Read more…
Small ponies have existed in the Shetland Isles for over 2000 years and probably much longer. When was the Shetland pony created? 2,000 years agoThe ponies are thought to have first arrived in Shetland more than 2,000 years ago after Read more…
Appaloosa Though not the typical dressage breed, Appaloosa horses tend to excel at every discipline they are trained in. They are quick in the mind and figure out dressage routines with ease, especially in the beginning stage. What kind of Read more…
Shire horses are usually black, brown, bay or grey in colour; and are recognisable due to their large size. They display feathering on the legs; a muscular build; large hooves; and a slightly Roman nose. How big do Shire horses Read more…