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- Bred by crossing Fresian and Flanders horsesWorld of Horses: The Shire Horse
- Tallest of the draft horse breeds
- Average height: 17 hands
- Tallest Recorded Shire Horse: 21.2 hands
- Come in black, brown, bay or gray coloring
- Have long hair on the bottom of their legs called "feathering"
- Roman nostrils
- Sensitive ears
- Deep, solid feet
- Traits: gentle and easy to manage
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The Shire Horse is a large draft horse originally bred in England. It descends from the medieval Great Horse, whose muscular body was used for pulling ale from breweries, as well as for farming.OSU: Shire Horses
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About Drum Horses
A drum horse is a combination of a shire, Clydesdale or gypsy horse. The American Drum Horse Association's purpose for breeding is to develop a new heavy horse who has performance ability, intelligence and a gentle nature. According to the association, there are few mature drum horses available in the U.S. and those that become bred are certified as Foundation Horses. Only those horses that meet the standards can be approved as official drum horses.Avalon Shires: About the Great Shire Horse Breed -
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Shire Horse Questions
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What is the difference btwn a Zebra and a Horse? 3 AnswersTwo of their differences are their appearance and size. I have never seen a horse with stripes exactly like the zebra's stripes. Also,the differences between a... read more -
What breed of horses is the fastest racing horse in the world? 2 AnswersThoroughbred horses are the fastest racing horses. Their conformation is best suited for sprint. read more -
What are the symptoms of influenza in horses? 1 AnswerThe symptoms of influenza in horses,are similar to cold symptoms in humans. The horses will display coughing , a runny , watery nose, that later becomes a very... read more
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Shire Horse Related Merchandise
- Google Product Search: Shire Horse
- Cafe Press: Shire Horse Gifts
- Heavy Horse Supplies: Draft Horse Supplies
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What's everyone doing for Valentines day? I shall be riding a shire horse at my first horse riding class!
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@DanteHarker haha shire horse! that's funny! :-)
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Galloping Draft Horse Business Card: Original fine artwork of a Shire draft horse by designer/illustrator Carolyn ... http://bit.ly/5MwFfG
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It seems that as I'm "heavy" I'll have to go on a Shire horse on Sunday for my first riding lesson - which seems a little harsh!
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Tweet tweet: saw two kestrels today and brilliantly two magpies on a shire horse's back; just having a rest were you?!
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