The Shire horse is also called the "war horse," "cart horse," and the "Lincolnshire Giant." The first Shire horse was imported into the U.S. in 1853, and their popularity peaked there in the 1880s.

The Shire Horse Society and other societies began a campaign in the 1970s to save the breed, promoting the horses as not just as draught animals, but willing and kind riding mounts, ...

Shire horse impressing in the dressage arena The rider of a Shire mare who has been contesting Area Festivals and hopes to qualify for the championships is thrilled to be demonstrating what the ...

The shire horse is checked over after being lifted to safety. Published. 13 March 2025. A Shire horse mare called Swift was rescued by Devon fire crews after falling and becoming trapped in a ditch.

BLACKFOOT – Long before Shire horses were used to pull heavy artillery in both world wars, they were already considered “the War Horse”.

Now, a second horse from the Dyfed Shire Horse Farm in Crymych, Pembrokeshire, will follow in his hoofprints. Ed will join Celt and it is hoped they can perform in ceremonies together.