Horse - Shire
The Shire is a British 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. The Shire has a great capacity for weight-pulling and has been popular throughout its history for pulling brewer's drays delivering ale to customers. The horses were also used for forestry, for riding, and for commercial promotion.
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- Draft
- Heavy hauling
- Logging
- Farming
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