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The Shire horse is a breed of draught horse or draft horse. The breed comes in many colours including black bay and gray. They are a tall breed with mares standing 16 hands (64 inches 163 cm) and over and stallions standing 17 hands (68 inches 173 cm) and over. The breed has an enormous capacity for weight pulling and Shires have held the world records for both largest overall horse and tallest horse at various times.

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- The Shire horse gets its name from the rural "shires," or counties, in England, where it was traditionally used for agriculture, heavy hauling, and war.3
= * Define * Relate * List * Discuss * See * Hear * Love Did you mean Shire horse? Log in or sign up to show ‘shire horse’ some love. Definitions - Wiktionary 1. n. The tallest breed of draught horse.4
= by Margaret Arnold = Shire HorseHistory in country of origin - The literature indicates that whilst the Great Horses from Belgium (considered by many the most direct descandants of this type) 5
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Shire Horse Presents & Gifts = Here's your spot for Shire Horse gifts. Whether you want Shire Horse t-shirts, bumper stickers or posters, we have a big collection of unique gifts to pick from.8
The Shire Horse The Shire Horse Society East of England Showground Peterborough PE2 6XE Tel: 01733 234451 Fax: 01733 370038 Email: info@shire-horse.org.uk Website: www.shire-horse.org.9
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and Carriage Museum = Shire Horse and Carriage Museum Logo * Summary * Special Events * Map * Near By * Reviews * Discussion Shire Horse and Carriage Museum - Wildlife and nature - The Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum offers a variety 11
Association Welcome to the Staffordshire Shire Horse Association website.12
at HighBeam ResearchPremium information, facts, and biographies * Shire horse on Wikipedia Fetching requested content. Please wait... Loading...13
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Centre Title Dan-yr-Ogof Image Over 70 million years ago the first horses appeared on earth. Believe it or not, they were the size of terrier dogs.15
Drawn Carriages & drays for any occasion ie Weddings, Funerals, Advertising, Promotional, Seasonal, School Prom Transportation and Displays using an array of traditional and modern vehicles or even ridden 16
Experience Day * Shire Horse Models * Soft Toys * Kitchen Ware * > Fridge Magnets * > Tea Towels * Gifts * > Schleich Horse & Animal Models * Clothing * > Adult Clothing * > Childrens Clothing * Books, DVDs and Jigsaws * > Books * > DVDs * > Jigsaws * Border Fine Art * Stationary and Cards * > Greetings cards * > Notebooks * > Postcards * Membership * Delivery * Returns Policy Shire Horse Experience Day Shire Horse Experience Day = Enjoy a fantastic day getting up close and personal with some of 17
Farm 01239 891101 Carnhuan Eglwyswrw Crymych Cardigan Pembrokeshire The Dyfed Shire Horse Farm is a tourist attraction situated at the foot of the Preseli Mountains in West Wales.18
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is the largest of the heavy breeds found in the UK.21
on a retail development on the outskirts of Stafford, isn’t exactly in a picturesque spot, nor is it the most attractive looking pub in the town.22
on BBC shire horse loggin The BBC recently ran a news item of a shire horse which has been clearing an area of national historical 23
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regained her sight after six hours of pioneering veterinary surgery and became the first horse in Britain to undergo the ground-breaking operation.25
rescue after ice fall in Isle of Man = A 22-year-old shire horse has been rescued after it slipped and fell on an ice patch in the Isle of 26
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Show - Shire Horse Last updated: 08 June 2009 The West Wales Shire Horse Show takes place on Sunday, 28 June 2009, at Llanybydder Mart Field in Llanybydder.28
SL6 3QA Shire Horse = Pub Details - Address Bath Road Littlewick Green Berkshire SL6 3QA Telephone (01628) 825335 Are you the owner of this pub? Login or register yourself as a licensee Location - View larger map Book Nearby Hotels - 29
Society American Shire Association German Shire Horse Association Shire Horse Society Australia For a list of other clubs click here30
Society Councillor and has been on the Shire Horse Society judges panel for over 30 years.31
Society of Australia was established in 1978 by Shire Horse enthusiast Grahame West. The Society was incorporated in September 2004.32
Society Spring Show = March 16th, 17th and 18th - The Shire Horse Spring Show represents the largest gathering of Shire Horses in the UK and quite possibly the world.33
Society Spring Show listings = Peterborough Arena (East Of England Showground), Peterborough Sat 19th March 2011 - Shire Horse Society Spring Show | Peterborough Arena (East Of England Showground) Peterborough | Lineups | 34
Society was set up in 1983 by a group of people who were passionate about the Shire Horse breed and were concerned about its decline over several decades.35
Statue Equestrian Art Sculpture Bronze Cart / Shire Horse Statue Equestrian Art Sculpture Ready for Work' By O. Tupton is a striking and very effective bronze statue of a magnificent Shire Horse.36
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• Clydesdales • Gypsy Cobs • Irish Tinker • Friesian • Dales Ponies • Fell Ponies •Heartily welcome on the former Gypsy Cob and Shire Horse yard.Heartily welcome on the former Gypsy Cob and Shire Horse yard. out of English, Irish & Dutch derivation - in Germany.39
, Kettering = From Northants Pub GuideJump to: navigation, search Shire Horse Kettering This page is a Stub. You can help by expanding it.40
, Shire Horse Hof, Shire Horse Haltung, Shire Horse Zucht seit 1990 - Herzlich Willkommen im Tinker Pony & Shire Horse Hof - Hallo Jutta - meine echten Shire Horse hast Du ja pefekt gekillt! - Aber virtuell läuft meine Shire Horse Herde doch noch ganz gut? http://www.bestofhorses.41
, Stafford - pub details = Address: Hurricane Close, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 1GZ Tel: 0871 951 1000 (ref 41593) - calls cost 10p per minute plus network extras Nearest train stations Stafford (2.2 miles), Norton Bridge (3.8 miles) Are you the Licensee? Click here. > Current user rating: 8.42
: A History of the Breed, the Society and the Men (Allen breed series) Share your own customer images Search inside this book The Shire Horse: A History 43
? On This Page 3 Videos 7 Links to Related Articles 4 Discussion Posts Article Details * Written By: S.E.44
Museums Bed and Breakfast Shire Horses Brickfields is the home of the Isle of Wight Shire Horse Centre. We have over a dozen shires and we breed two or three each year.45
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> Shire Horse = The shire horse pictures can be seen on most sites that feature farms working these horses. This breed is one of the largest among heavy breeds.47
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