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