The shire is a descendant of the great horse, used in medieval warfare. The shire horse society is the only charity dedicated to the protection, promotion and improvement of the shire horse. Vintage collectable shire horse society stud book 52nd volume. The new found popularity for the shire was not only in england, but it had spread to america. Shire horses for sale ordered by price 5 results found in the shire horse is a draught horse with patientance and calmness. Cotebrook shire horse centre is the only shire horse stud farm in the uk open to the public, with up to 30 shires to see during the stud season. The shire s popularity continued to grow in england, and by 1905 there were 3,781 entries in the stud book. Read this article for a good idea on shire horse, shire horse breed, shire horse for sale, etc. Mgk ltd is a family company and through generations we have been dedicated to the worldwide supply of top quality shire and clydesdale horses. But after the second world war numbers fell until by the 1960s there were. Some breeders who wished to speed the cleanerlegs campaign in their own way found it hard to resist the temptation to fake certificates of breeding to gain entry for the produce into the studbook. Jim normally has around fifteen shire horses on the farm at any one time, including his show horses, breeding stock and of course some for sale. Shire horse registry shire horse society of australia.
Excelsior was the winner of the yearling colt class at the national shire horse show in 2014 and several championships at. Stallions at stud in north wales your local horse resource. Westfield shires are an established shire horse stud. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shires in the uk, american and canadian shire registries may easily dual. Darkmoor shire horse stud we are a small family owned. The 2019 stud book is published by the shire horse society. Buy heavy horses shire library by diana zeuner isbn. He was started as a 2 year old by his previous owner. Beswick horse, shire stallion horse, matt brown bay horse, designed by alan maslankowski, no. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Fillies to be registered during their year of birth.
Shire horse breed facts, history and description horse rule. A horse of a heavy powerful breed, used for draught, chiefly bred in the midland counties of england. The shire horse is the most familiar and numerous of the heavy horse breeds in britain. Between 1880 and 1930 there were nearly 200,000 shire horses registered in the stud book kept by the shire horse society. The breeds of live stock, and the principles of heredity. Maxx drives single and team left or right and rides english dressage and jumping, western and aside. The stud began back in the 1980s and has produced some excellent show and breeding stock.
Chivers collection d chiv museum of english rural life. The australian shire horse stud book connects online into the world shire stud book online. This online stud book has all the registered shires in the australian, american, canadian and british stud books listed in it. Filly foals by a registered shire stallion and out of a fully registered or grade b mare are eligible for registration in the stud book proper. The first, or retrospective, volume of the clydesdale horse stud book was published the following december. Grey registered shire gelding, yearling 10th may 20. Shire horse stud book, volume 3 society, shire horse. Between 1901 and 1914, 5,000 shires were registered each year with the society287. They must be sketched by a veterinary surgeon and a dna sample must be taken from the foal and sire and dam if not already held. Mar 06, 2012 buy shire horse stud book volume 1 by society, shire horse isbn. The shire horse society send their congratulations to alistair and janet king at cotebrook shire horse centre on the safe arrival of their foal. The australian shire horse stud book exists to encourage the further breeding and promotion of the shire horse in australia by providing a professional, efficient and service friendly stud book registry for shire horse owners in australia.
The newfound popularity of the shire soon spread to the us. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book without typos from the publisher. As the mother stud book for the british miniature horse we have members in 12 eu. The first volume of the stud book contained the records of 2,381 stallions, dating back to 1770. Vintage collectable shire horse society stud book 52nd. Shire horse breeders australia inc promoting the shire. Over the years the society has worked hard to ensure that the breed continues to grow and to. The shire horse was originally the staple breed used to draw wagons to deliver ale from the breweries to the pubhouses. You dont have to breed or own shire horses to be an associate member. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text.
The worldwide shire studbook containing data from asha, csha, shsa, and shs registered horses. Favourite saying character is how you treat those who can do nothing for you favourite film the blind side what i do secretary of the shire horse society. A british miniature horse should be a perfectly scaled down version of a quality riding horse. Stallions at stud in north wales anglesey, conwy, denbighshire, flintshire, gwynedd, wrexham and surrounding areas. In 1878, the english cart horse society was formed, and in 1884 changed its name to the shire horse society. The shire is used in agriculture, pulling larger carriages and for showing. A breed society was formed in 1868, and in 1878 the first studybook was published. Both stallions are registered with the shire horse society uk. Papers relating to the importing of horse to and from britain in. By this time the breed was known to have been in existence for 150 years. He farms with his wife sue at farnah house farm, duffield in derbyshire, where they concentrate on shire horses and sheep.
Between 1900 and 1918 almost 4,000 shires were imported into the usa. The shire horse society australia, established in 1978, represents australias leading shire breeders and enthusiasts who work to promote and protect this magnificent and very rare breed. His families long association with the breed has given him wide experience of the top blood lines and his belief in the old families are still reflected in some of the shire horses at his farm today. Darkmoor shire horse stud we are a small family owned stud. The stud book is the australian custodian of the traditional standards of the shire horse breed and of its. Between 1901 and 1914, 5,000 shires were registered each year with the society. The shire breed was established in the mideighteenth century, though its origins are much older.
The shire horse stud book vol 44 by shire horse society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Many of our horses are home bred from the worlds best bloodlines. Dedicated to the protection and promotion of the shire horse. Have you included the stud book entry form, service certificate, and payment. The shires popularity continued to grow in england, and by 1905 there were 3,781 entries in the stud book. His elegant action, floating trot and light balanced canter are an amazing find. However, the society reserves the right to inspect animals at any time and animals coming to the uk will be subject to inspection. Filly foals, by a registered shire stallion and out of an unregistered mare are. Excelsior was the first colt by the amazing metheringham upton hamlet, britains most successful shire show horse, widely viewed to be the best shire stallion in living memory. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. A breed society was formed in 1868, and in 1878 the first study book was published. Make a date in your diary to visit them when lockdown is over. Darkmoor shires is a small family owned stud that is passionate about breeding high quality horses for show, work and play.
Shire stallions ted and ace will be standing at stud for the 20162017 breeding season. In other words all of the registered shire horses in the world are listed in this book. Special stud book registration conditions will apply and animals may not be inspected by the society. Horse scout lists premium quality stallions at stud, with medical certificates and pedigree details, horse scout are sure to find you the perfect stallion by continuing, you accept our use of cookies on this site. Paperback march 1, 2012 by shire horse society author. The shire horse society, shire farm, uppingham road,rockingham, market. Shire horse breeders australia exists to increase the number of shire horses in australia and to build a community of people who own a shire horse or love the magnificent breed. Since 1878 the shire horse society has been working to protect the breed, that was then known as the old english breed of cart horse. Out of season there are still around 20 shires, many of which are stabled during the winter months.
Matthew gregory king ltd shires and clydesdales horses uk. Jensons monte max 23274s discount for registered shire, gypsy, clydesdale mares maxx has natural balance and collection, with exceptional movement and athleticism. The society is also the registrar of the australian shire horse stud book. He has been a shire horse society council member for around 30 years and has served a number of years on both the societys executive and editing and training committees. Cotebrook is currently closed at the moment but when it reopens visitors will have a wonderful time meeting all their new additions. Jim yates belongs to one of the shire worlds longest established families. This book produced with a foreword by the shire horse society is. Buy shire horse stud book volume 1 by society, shire horse isbn.
Shire horse society stud book this is the 34th pressed flint glass shire album by raymond notley paperback book d cunningham illustrated book. If you would like to buy any please call the office or emai l us with the years required. I am also please to have imported frozen semen from the english shire stallion ddrydwdy drayhorse ace of spades, or ace as he was known in england. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. The clydesdale horse society was initiated on the eve of the glasgow stallion show on the last tuesday of february 1877. Horse scout find premium stallions at stud available at. Excelsior was the winner of the yearling colt class at the national shire horse show in 2014 and several championships at country shows. Denys benson, who has died aged 91, was among the 20th centurys leading shire horse breeders and an ambassador for the breed. This first studbook, containing the pedigrees of stallions foaled prior to 1877, was in effect. Shire horse stud book volume 1 shire horse society on.
If you would like to buy any please call the office or email us with the years required. The american shire horse stud book volume 1 9781605921 by burgess, charles and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. We also have a large stock of stud books for sale from the early 1900s priced from. All horses in every shsa stud book shire registry are considered equal for the. Shire books for sale in uk 38 secondhand shire books. Shire horse stud book, volume 8 shire horse society on.