The Shire Horse is used for both Showing and heavy draught.

It is the tallest of the modern draught breeds, and a stallion may stand 18 hands or more (about 180 cm). Their weight is frequently in the region of a short ton.

Colours : Black, bay, grey with white markings.

Identifying Features : Large head, convex profile, long neck, wide chest, deep girth, muscular body, long heavy legs, good bone.

Gentle horse.

Can exceed 18 hh. They are now widely used in breeding heavier hunter types by crosses with thoroughbred mares, and are also seen in Draught or Draft horse competition worldwide.



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