Once a common sight in farms and industry, shire horses are now considered "at risk" by the UK Rare Breeds Survival Trust ...

A century ago, more that 40,000 shire horses were working in the capital. However, the breed is now more endangered than the giant panda, according to Dr Andreas Liefooghe, director of Operation ...

His extraordinary skill, an intimate knowledge of the earth nurtured over decades, and a profound love for the magnificent, gentle giants – the Shire horses – that were his steadfast partners ...

The Society actively encourages the breeding and use of Shire horses throughout the country. Shire horses have been the backbone of Great Britain and fought hard in two world wars and helped to ...

Once a common sight in farms and industry, shire horses are now considered "at risk" by the UK Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST). The charity estimates there are about 227 shire horses in total in ...