Shire
Shires used to pull carts of goods through English towns before trucks existed.
Draft
📏 Size
Usually about 16–18+ hands
🌍 Origin
England
🏇 Common uses
Pulling heavy loads, Farm work, Shows
💛 Temperament
Gentle and patient
✨ Notable features
Very tall, Feathered legs, Broad chest
Interesting Fact
Shires have been among the tallest horses ever recorded.
Sizes are typical ranges — every horse is a little different.