Shire Horse

Join me for a ride on an 18.1hh Shire! In this episode I head to Coldcroft Shires in England to ride Willam, an 8 year old Shire gelding! Learn about the breed, enjoy farm life, and even go for a drive!

The massive Shire horse has held records at various times as both the largest and strongest of all breeds. No wonder, for at over 21 hands high, these magnificent animals tower over even Clydesdales. Once war horses, they are now most often used for farm work and riding. Scientific Name: Equus caballus Characteristics: This Shire Stallion figure shows off the impressive musculature and proud bearing that you’d expect from the descendent of a medieval charger. Its broad, yet gentle face is a…