In other words all of the registered shire horses in the world are listed in this book. The free company information from companies house including registered office address, filing history, accounts, annual return, officers, charges, business activity. Shire, draft horse breed native to the middle section of england. Mar 06, 2012 buy shire horse stud book volume 1 by society, shire horse isbn. Darkmoor shire horse stud darkmoor da vinci black shire. Shire horse breeders australia inc promoting the shire. Paperback march 1, 2012 by shire horse society author. Jim burks has owned and breed shire horses in lincolnshire for most of his life, and has had tremendous success in the showing ring under the ancholmes prefix. It has a long, muscular, but refined neck and a mediumsized head. Darkmoor shires is a small family owned stud that is passionate about breeding high quality horses for show, work and play. Mar 18, 2008 britains heavy horse breeds are under threat with one the suffolk punch reduced to a few hundred mares, say conservationists.
Shire horse stud book, volume 3 society, shire horse. The rare breeds survival trust says the numbers of shire horses, clysdale horses and suffolk punch horses have dwindled to such an extent that their very future is at risk. It is not intended to be nor does it constitute legal advice. In 1878, the english cart horse society was formed, and in 1884 changed its name to the shire horse society. The rare breeds survival trust says the numbers of shire horses, clysdale horses and suffolk punch horses have dwindled to. The society is also the registrar of the australian shire horse stud book. Points towards the derbyshire and district shire horse association foal championship will be awarded in class sh4 to paid up members of the association only. He was started as a 2 year old by his previous owner.
The breed descended from the english great horse, which carried men in full battle armour that often weighed as much as 400 pounds. The 2019 stud book is published by the shire horse society. Thiss book the shire horse, a history of the breed, the society and the men, is regarded as the definitive history of these horses. Some shires even reach 19 hands 76 inches or more, with the stallions generally being taller than the mares. We have two amazing colts by him we are retaining at the stud. In britain, the shire, clydesdale and suffolk could be considered the traditional native core breeds, with the percheron growing in popularity from the 1920s onward. We have a good supply of stud books for sale going back as far as the pre1900s and rising to 20.
For instance, years ago, a great characteristic of the shire was the wealth of hair, or feathers, on the legs. Shire horse studs the burks family has been involved with heavy horses for over 50 years. You dont have to breed or own shire horses to be an associate member. Shire breeding south eastern shire horse association.
The breed typically weighs between 1,800 and 2,400 pounds. Access to the online stud book is available for no fee to all dues paying members of the association. Darkmoor shire horse stud we are a small family owned. Most of the wellknown british stud names are to be found in the early american stud books. The winning animal must be registered in the stud book or grade b register. The shire horse stud book vol 44 by shire horse society and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The photograph may be purchased as wall art, home decor, apparel, phone cases, greeting cards, and more. Between 1901 and 1914, 5,000 shires were registered each year with the society. Darkmoor shire horse stud we are a small family owned stud. Pedigree information was obtained from the world wide shire studbook.
Horse detail pages are now much clearer and include more studbook details than ever. Britains heavy horse breeds are under threat with one the suffolk punch reduced to a few hundred mares, say conservationists. Company number 4468396 affiliated to the anccelgpre spanish state stud book authority passport issuing organisation 826003 for defra. Maxx drives single and team left or right and rides english dressage and jumping, western and aside. Over the years the society has worked hard to ensure that the breed continues to grow and to. The has been prepared for information purposes only. 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. Magnificent shire horses heavy horses welcome to the friendly shire horse club, a website created to bring shire owners from around the world closer together and share information about the magnificent creatures. If you are missing any copies then please do telephone the office on 01536 771611 with your requirements and we will be happy to assist you. Jim yates cowerslane shire horses farnah house farm, farnah, duffield, derbyshire. Shire horse with harness in perfect condition with original packaging and contents.
Gainham shire horses are a provider of promotional advertising, quality professional. This web site allows you to quickly find information on all the horses the association has registered. Points towards the derbyshire and district shire horse association foal. Sadly we lost excelsior after a freak paddock accident at three years of age. Between 1900 and 1918 almost 4,000 shires were imported into the usa.
We also have a large stock of stud books for sale from the early 1900s priced from. Magnificent shire horses heavy horses welcome to the friendly shire horse club, a website created to bring shire owners from around the world closer together and share information about the magnificent creatures on the left you will see a photo of our lovely lad norcliffe cavalier during our. His elegant action, floating trot and light balanced canter are an amazing find. Oct 21, 2016 gainham shire horses, cotes heath, staffordshire. The breeds of live stock, and the principles of heredity. Excelsior was the winner of the yearling colt class at the national shire horse show in 2014 and several championships at country shows.
Jim yates shires, home of the cowerslane shire horse stud. They provide a map showing the trails with suggestions from the helpful staff. The society published a stud book, with the first edition in 1878 containing 2,381 stallions and records dating back to 1770. Shire horse stallion noble arthur big horses, horse breeds. The registered animals and all subsequent offspring trace back to the foundation stock. If you would like to buy any please call the office or email us with the years required.
This online stud book has all the registered shires in the australian, american, canadian and british stud books listed in it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. New online studbook arabian horse society australia. Jensons monte max 23274s discount for registered shire, gypsy, clydesdale mares maxx has natural balance and collection, with exceptional movement and athleticism.
The legs are longer than those of most draft horse breeds and have dense, silky feathering. The worldwide shire studbook containing data from asha, csha, shsa, and shs registered horses. Well proportioned, of medium length, narrow and dry, with the lower jaw not too pronounced and the cheek tending to be long. A history of the breed, the society and the men allen breed series first edition by chivers, keith isbn. He was also a regular contributor to the shire horse publications, heavy horse world, and heavy horse and driving, from the 1970s up until his death in 1998. The shire has great strength as well as endurance and a snappy, active way of going. Shires were improved as draft and farm animals in the latter part of the 18th century by breeding. Dedicated to the protection and promotion of the shire horse. Find shire stallions at stud with our online stallion directory. Preorder the society stud book, ready for collection only at the spring show. Outside the united kingdom, there are studbooks and breed associations in australia, the united states. Information about the prilbgnsc private, limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of limited exemption shire horse society. Slightly subconvex profile with the forehead in advance of the bones of the eyebrows. Shire horse harness for sale in uk view 22 bargains.
On the left you will see a photo of our lovely lad norcliffe cavalier during our brief stay in the netherlands. Stallions at stud in the uk the british association for. The australian shire horse stud book connects online into the world shire stud book online. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Shire horse society of australia registrar of the australian shire. Fillies to be registered during their year of birth. Darkmoor da vinci is a black 4 white socks shire colt standing at darkmoor shire horse stud. This ensures that the animal is a purebred member of the breed.
He has done exhibition performances at the colorado horse expo and ballet on horseback as well as other events in california, colorado, oregon and wyoming. Number of domestically bred horses appearing in the american. Viewfield autumn lady, black filly born feb 20th, to be retained by viewfield stud. A closed stud book is a stud book or breed registry that does not accept any outside blood.
Buy shire horse stud book volume 1 by society, shire horse isbn. Shire horse stallion noble arthur big horses, horse. This is public information provided by the official company register. 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.
It has many updated features, making searching for horses, breeders and owners much easier. The newfound popularity of the shire soon spread to the us. 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. His grand sires are moorfield edwardsuper premium stallion and.
Wisbech shire horse society show the shire horse society. Welcome to the shire horse society australias online studbook. The old dairy, rockingham castle, market harborough, leicestershire le16 8th. This book produced with a foreword by the shire horse society is. The shire horse society australias online studbook allows you to quickly find information on all the horses the association has registered. 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. The shire horse is the tallest horse breed, standing at an average of around 16 hands 64 inches to 18 hands 72 inches. The british association for the purebred spanish horse ltd company registered in england and wales. 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. In horses, an example of a closed stud book is that of the thoroughbred, with a stud book tracing to 1791. This first studbook, containing the pedigrees of stallions foaled prior to 1877, was in effect.
Heavy horse breeds many distinctive breeds and a whole range of colours await the heavy horse exhibitor. His grand sires are moorfield edwardsuper premium stallion and trelow father abraham super premium stallion. The new studbook will be an amazing resource for many of you. The shire horse society is the only charity dedicated to the protection, promotion and improvement of the shire horse.