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. Have you completed your annual stallion registration. We would love for you to join us in our mission to promote the future of the great shire horse both in australia and globally as well. Often black or grey, shires are able to pull a great amount of weight and can be very large. Volume 20 by shire horse society this work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. He was black and shows up in the very first shire stud book as a result of the large number of horses came down from him. Shire horse registry shire horse society of australia. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. American export began in the mid 1800s, and the american shire horse association was established in 1885. Shire horse stud book, volume 7 society, shire horse on. Shire horse stud book, volume 14 shire horse society full view 1893. This online stud book has all the registered shires in the australian, american, canadian and british stud books listed in it. The society runs the australian shire horse stud book, the shire shire horse registry and the shire sporthorse registry.
He appears in the first shire stud book in england because of the large number of horses claimed to be descended from him. The stud book the first shire horse society was the english cart horse society, founded in 1878 and the first stud book was published two years later. Sadly we lost excelsior after a freak paddock accident at three years of age. History of the shire horse shire horse society of australia. Illusion farms the gambler reno 2012 shire stallion illusion farms remember the titan x shirleys pride of the scots 18h champion stalllion at the. We have a good supply of stud books for sale going back as far as the pre1900s and rising to 20. This web site allows you to quickly find information on all the horses the association has registered. The 2019 stud book is published by the shire horse society. All members are invited, also, to attend our social gatherings, seminars and meetings. Jim yates shires, home of the cowerslane shire horse stud. The shire horse society australias online studbook allows you to quickly find information on all the horses the association has registered. This has led to constant new genetics, plus hybrid vigour. In 1878, the english cart horse society was formed, and in 1884 changed its name to the shire horse society.
Both stallions are registered with the shire horse society uk. The english cart horse society was founded in 1876 and published the first stud book 2 years later. It just all went so smoothly and stress free and i now have the most amazing yearling in my paddock. The american shire horse stud book volume 1 9781605921 by charles burgess and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Vintage collectable shire horse society stud book 52nd. 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. 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 australian shire horse stud book connects online into the world shire stud book online. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. Shire horses for sale ordered by price 6 results found in the shire horse is a draught horse with patientance and calmness. Out of season there are still around 20 shires, many of which are stabled during the winter months. Aspects of the trade in british pedigree draught horses with the. I am also please to have imported frozen semen from the english shire stallion ddrydwdy drayhorse ace of spades, or ace as he was known in england. First published in 1883, this important work on shire horses, has not seen the light of day since its early publication.
In other words all of the registered shire horses in the world are listed in this book. Filly foals by a registered shire stallion and out of a fully registered or grade b mare. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. The most familiar and most numerous of the heavy draught breeds in britain, the shire horse is a descendent of the great horse, used in medieval warfare and bred from crossing a large native horse with heavy horses imported from flanders and holland. New members are very welcome and all members receive regular newsletters, by a choice of either email or hard copy extra fees apply for hard copy and have online access to the australian shire horse stud book. In 1878 the english cart horse society was formed and established a stud book in 1880. The society published a stud book, with the first edition in 1878 containing 2,381 stallions and records dating back to 1770. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Shire horse stud book, volume 6 shire horse society full view 1885. Shire horse stud book, volume 4 shire horse society on. We also provides services to its members and those interested in owning a shire.
Shire stallions ted and ace will be standing at stud for the 20162017 breeding season. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book without typos from the publisher. The american shire horse stud book, volume 4 reprint 1900 by charles burgess and a great selection of related books, art and. Shire horse stud book, volume 28 shire horse society full view 1907. Shire, horse care and horse facts about the shire horse. Shire horse society of australia registrar of the australian shire.
Welcome to the shire horse society australias online studbook. The stud book for stallions, however, goes back to 1800. The american shire horse stud book, volume 1 paperback september 24, 2012 by charles burgess author. Containing foaling and covering results for the 2019 breeding season. 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. The shire horse society australia inc aims to promote and encourage the magnificent shire horse in australia. Show judge announcement april 15th, 2020no commentsnews the shire horse society as the organisers of the world famous, national shire horse show have announced the judges for the 2021 show. The shire is used in agriculture, pulling larger carriages and for showing. The shire horse download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Shsa promotes and protects this magnificent rare english heavy horse breed within australia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. American shire horse association author see all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The stud book is the australian custodian of the traditional standards of the shire horse breed and of its remarkable heritage.
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. Successful program steeds and their relatives, caused more enhancement of the breed. Shire horse breeders australia inc promoting the shire. Darkmoor shire horse stud we are a small family owned stud. The shire s popularity continued to grow in england, and by 1905 there were 3,781 entries in the stud book. A grey shire employed in forestry in 1878, the english cart horse society was formed, and in 1884 changed its name to the shire horse society. Staffordshire county showgrounds bingley hall will host their indoor event over three days from friday, 19t. Click download or read online button to get the shire horse book now. Stud books for sale we have a large stock of stud books for sale from the early 1900s.
Access to the online stud book is available for no fee to all dues paying members of the association. Here at the shires of luscombe you will find two wonderful shire stallions available to the public. Mar 06, 2012 buy shire horse stud book volume 1 by society, shire horse isbn. Darkmoor shires is a small family owned stud that is passionate about breeding high quality horses for show, work and play. Excelsior was the winner of the yearling colt class at the national shire horse show in 2014 and several championships at country shows. The shire horse society australia inc represents shire horse studs and breeders, including the cedars, champagne shires, ingleside shire horse stud, mingara heavy horse stud, and the shires of luscombe. Find shire horses for sale, a british draught horse breed. The english cart horse society was founded in 1878 and in 1884 became the shire horse society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. I purchased a young filly from darkmoor shire horse stud just recently and not only was the horse ab. Shire horse stud book, volume 6 shire horse society full view. When performing searches the same horse may be found in more than one studbook. The american shire horse stud book american shire horse association home.
Fillies to be registered during their year of birth. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The society is also the registrar of the australian shire horse stud book. Sep 24, 2012 the american shire horse stud book, volume 1 burgess, charles, american shire horse association. The shire stud book has always been open, allowing the grading in of offspring from the right type of horses. Australias only grey shire stallion, luscombe whats wanted or ted as he is known australia wide. Some breeders who wished to speed the cleanerlegs campaign in their own way found it hard to resist the temptation to fake certificates of breeding to gain entry for the produce into the stud book.
Your studbook preference is used to select between these studbook. Chapters include history of the shire horse, the breeding, rearing and management of the shire horse, origin of the english cart horse society, the stud book and more. 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. Shire horse stud book volume 1 shire horse society on. If you are missing any from your collection please do email us with the years required and we will provide you with a price. Right now the shire horse was still significantly a work horse however was being shown extensively, which fierce competition, combined with a stud book where breeders might locate detailed. Vintage collectable shire horse society stud book 52nd volume. Please telephone the office on 01536 771611 or email. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. We also have a large stock of stud books for sale from the early 1900s priced from.
We have set this website up to be a fairly widelyencompassing gateway to other useful sites and a horse forum relating to. In 1884 the society altered its name to the shire horse society. Heritage of the shire windcharger heritage farm ltd. Shire horse stud book, volume 7 this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. If you would like to buy any please call the office or email us with the years required. The modern breed known as the shire reached its present form by development from the great horse in the shire counties of middle england. We have two amazing colts by him we are retaining at the stud. You dont have to breed or own shire horses to be an associate member.
The new found popularity for the shire was not only in england, but it had spread to america. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. They must be sketched by a veterinary surgeon and a dna sample must. The australian shire horse stud book exists to encourage the further breeding and promotion of the shire horse in australia by providing a professional, efficient and service friendly stud book registry for shire horse owners in australia. Confirmed purchased orders may be collected from the national shire horse show or we can post to you at an additional cost. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The shire horse was originally the staple breed used to draw wagons to deliver ale from the breweries to the pubhouses. The worldwide shire studbook containing data from asha, csha, shsa, and shs registered horses. Shire horse society australia, bredbo, new south wales. Cotebrook shire horse centre is the only shire horse stud farm in the uk open to the public, with up to 30 shires to see during the stud season. Shire horse stud book, volume 7 by shire horse society. The shire horse society australia runs the australian shire horse stud book, the official panel of s. Heavy horses is software to manage your horse registry.
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