Yes, shires are very hard working horses.
Yes they are one of the best working horse breeds.
No..They are draft horses, bred for pulling heavy loads.
Shires, Clydedales, Barbs... Arabian and so on, just horses like that... Hope that helped!! :)
Shire horses are about the same kind of horse as Clydesdale horses. they have the same characteristics and everything. = Wrong the are two completely different breeds.
Most draft horses can pull heavy loads. Clydesdales, Belgiums, Percherons, Shires etc are draft horses.
Draught horses such as shires and clysdales were used but also Gypsy Vanners. Gypsy Vanners are a smaller draught breed that is extremely strong for its size. Horses that were used on the canals are called barge horses. you can still see barge horses working today but it is much rarer since the invention of speed boats and things, its a shame realy, they are lovley.
John Shires goes by Shires.
Yes they are. The average Shire horse stands at 16-17 hands (64-68 inches)
Draft horses are the main types of horses that have long leg hairs extending over the hooves. Such breeds include Clydesdales, Shires, Welsh horses, Ardenne horses, and Gypsy Vanners.
Large, heavy horses, with long hair called feathering around the hooves. Clydesdales, Shires, and Percherons are draft breeds .Also the Belgium.
Colton Shires's birth name is William Colton Shires.
People tend not to ride Shires because of their massive size- it would be very hard to reach and get a saddle on them, let alone make it fit. However, some people do ride Shires.