Shire horse
Breed
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The Shire is a British breed of draught horse. It is usually black, bay, or grey. It is a tall breed, and Shires have at various times held world records both for the largest horse and for the tallest horse. Wikipedia
Weight: : stallions 900–1100 kg; geldings 850–1100 kg;
Origin: United Kingdom and England
Colour: bay, black, brown or grey
Conservation status: At risk (RBST, 2016)
Distinguishing features: large size; draught conformation; feathered legs
Height: stallion 173 cm (17.0 hands) minimum; gelding 168 cm (16.2 h) minimum; mare 163 cm (16.0 h) minimum;
Use: draught, show