Shire Horse

The Shire horses have always been a firm favourite at Trawden Show, where visitors young and old have marvelled at this majestic breed.

History of the Shire Horse

The Shire horse is the largest of England’s native horses and was used mainly as a draught horse. The Cart Horse Society (later to become the Shire Horse Society) was set up in 1878 to improve the breed. The Shire horse was also used in weight pulling contests. Mechanisation resulted in a decline in numbers but the Shire horse is still popular at shows and with brewers for work within cities.

Height of the Shire Horse

The Shire horse stands 16.2 to 18 hh.

Colour of the Shire Horse

The Shire horse is bay, brown, black or grey with plenty of white on the legs and feet.

Breed Characteristics of the Shire Horse

The Shire horse has a broad forehead with large eyes with a slightly roman nose, thick neck, muscular body and lots of feather on legs. Shire horses are able to pull considerable loads.

Temperament of the Shire Horse

The Shire horse is docile, gentle and hard working.

Uses of the Shire Horse

The Shire horse is used for agricultural work, and as draught horse and show horse.

Link to the Shire Horse Society: http://www.shire-horse.org.uk/

Entries will only be taken on showday up to 10.00am

Judge: Mr. J. Worthington, Cheshire

Judging to commence at approximately 12.30pm

Entry Fee: £5.00 per class

Prize Money:

Classes 556 – 562: 1st – £30, 2nd – £20, 3rd – £15, 4th – £10
Rosettes to 4th place.

Supreme Champion – £50, Reserve Champion – £25, Junior Champion – £20, Reserve Junior Champion – £10.

Sashes for Supreme Champion and Junior Champion.

Young handler championship: free entry – rosettes to all entrants.

All prize winners must enter the Grand Parade

S.H.S Silver Spoon Award
(Subject to Shire Horse Society Conditions of Award)

Shire Horse Classes

556. Ridden Class (to be judged on suitability and obedience as a riding horse).

557. Yearling Colt, Filly or Gelding.

558. Two year old Filly or Gelding.

559. Barren Mare or Gelding, 3 years old and over.

560. Brood Mare, 3 years old and over (with own foal at foot).

561. Foal, Colt or Filly, born in 2011.

562. Young Handler Championship. (Novice handlers may be accompanied in the ring.) Max age: 18 years.

Supreme Champion to receive the Trawden & District Agricultural Shield.

Junior Champion to receive the Billings Rose Bowl.

Please note that these are perpetual Trophies to be held for one year. The winners are responsible for ensuring that these trophies are returned to the above Secretary in time for the 2012 Show.