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.

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 ...

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.

The owner of a shire horse has thanked firefighters and others who helped save her beloved animal from a ditch. Bilbo, 14, was spooked during a ride in Southery, west Norfolk, and unseated his ...

WILTON, Calif. — A horse was put down and a rider suffered major injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Sacramento County on Friday evening, the California Highway Patrol said. According to ...

The society has about 300 fitters across the world. She explained what goes into making the perfect match for horse, rider and saddle. The interview has been edited and condensed.

ARVADA Colo. (KDVR) — Slow down and watch your surroundings: That’s the message some neighbors in Arvada want to send after a driver ran a stop sign, striking a horse and the rider.

NPR's A Martínez speaks with event rider Jonathan Holling about safety concerns and measures in equestrian sports, which are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries for U.S. athletes.

Arlin Wareing and his family have participated in horse shows throughout the United States for many decades, often showing off their Shire horses with a six-horse hitch and wagon, seen pictured ...

Shire horse sale And that’s what makes this month’s sale so special. With 20 Shire horses going to auction, it is believed to be one of the biggest offerings ever in Australia.