Humans began nailing metal shoes onto horse’s hooves to protect them in battle as early as 300 B.C., according to David Chaffetz, the author of “Raiders, Rulers, and Traders: The Horse and the ...

Shire horse visit brings back farm memories for 94-year-old John (Image: Philip Hartley) "He has spoken of falling through a set of chain harrows, aged eight, something that still gives him gyp now.

A 94-YEAR-OLD care home resident was visited by a Shire horse. The visit was a surprise for John Porter, who lives at Colten Care's Linden House in Lymington.

A Shire horse mare called Swift was rescued by Devon fire crews after falling and becoming trapped in a ditch. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Plymstock and Camels Head ...

The horse, named Swift, from The Shire Horse Centre Farm fell down a culvert, prompting the search and rescue late last night, Wednesday, March 12. Fire crews, as well as search and rescue from ...

The owners of a young shire horse have thanked emergency services and local supporters after he was rescued from a cattle grid. Four-year-old Piper, who is 17 hands tall, suffered serious injuries ...

BLACKFOOT – Long before Shire horses were used to pull heavy artillery in both world wars, they were already considered “the War Horse”. Think of an English knight in shining armor—chances ...

Based at the brewery’s on-site stables, Regal and the other veteran Shire horses are looked after by the team of horsemen, led by Richard Green, who has been part of our Thwaites Shire Horse ...

I like to see them light up,” he said. Henry, the horse, lowered his head so Clayton Vetter could brush it before he harnessed the Shire on Dec. 10, 2023.