The Shire Horse traces back to the "English Great Horse". These horses were
noted for their size, colors and markings. Historically, the Shire has been
massive and routinely called the largest of the draft breeds. At the same time,
the need for strong, docile horses, which could work a variety of terrain,
hence the Shire Horse.
Today there is more variation within the Shire breed, with the modern Shire
being a more hitchier, fancier horse than its predecessor. Meeting the
demands of the current horse market. With the progress of selective breeding,
few things have changed with time, including the abilities to work varied
disciplines, the docile, willing temperment and of course the sheer beauty of
the "SHIRE HORSE". |
