Definitions for shire horse
shire horse

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1. shire, shire horsenoun

   British breed of large heavy draft horse

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1. shire horsenoun

   The tallest breed of draught horse.

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1. Shire horse

   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. The Shire has a great capacity for weight-pulling; it was used for farm work, to tow barges at a time when the canal system was the principal means of goods transport, and as a cart-horse for road transport. One traditional use was for pulling brewer's drays for delivery of beer, and some are still used in this way; others are used for forestry, for riding and for commercial promotion. The Shire breed was established in the mid-eighteenth century, although its origins are much older. A breed society was formed in 1876, and in 1878 the first stud-book was published.: 287  In the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, there were large numbers of Shires, and many were exported to the United States. With the progressive mechanisation of agriculture and of transport, the need for draught horses decreased rapidly and by the 1960s numbers had fallen from a million or more to a few thousand. Numbers began to increase again from the 1970s, but the breed is still considered "at risk" by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Outside the United Kingdom, there are stud-books and breed associations in Australia, the United States,: 502  and Canada.

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1. shire horse

   A Shire horse is a breed of British draft horse that is typically large and powerful with significant height and weight. It is known for its docile temperament and capacity to perform heavy tasks. It is characterized by its broad, muscular build, long, arching neck, and hairy feathering around its hooves. This horse breed was traditionally used for hauling and agricultural work due to its great strength.

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1. Shire horse

   The Shire horse is a breed of draught horse or draft horse. The breed comes in many colours, including black, bay and grey. They are a tall breed, with mares standing 16 hands and over and stallions standing 17 hands and over. The breed has an enormous capacity for weight pulling, and Shires have held the world records for both largest overall horse and tallest horse at various times. Throughout its history, the breed has been popular for pulling brewery wagons delivering ale to customers. This practice continues today, with the breed also being used for forestry, leisure and promotional pursuits. In 1878, the British organization now known as the Shire Horse Society was created, with the American Shire Horse Association beginning in 1885. The breed was exported from Britain to the United States in large numbers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, but popularity fell as mechanisation increased, reaching a low point in the 1950s and 60s. Popularity began to increase again in the 1970s and after. However, population numbers are still considered to be at critical levels by both the UK-based Rare Breeds Survival Trust and the US-based American Livestock Breeds Conservancy.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of shire horse in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of shire horse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Shire_Horse
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shire_Horse
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5. ^ Wikidata
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