Shire Collection (page 6)

Fall of Foyers, Scotland
A lady and gentleman look at the magnificent Fall of Foyers in Inverness-shire, Scotland

Foyers from above the fall
Foyers in Scotland, from above the fall

Shire Horse Parade at the Royal Cornwall Show
A man with two horses at the Shire Horse Parade at the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Show, which takes place at the beginning of June each year, at Wadebridge in North Cornwall

Filling working horse collars
A rural craftsmans fillas a collar for a working horse with straw. Watercolour Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Ploughing Match, England
A ploughing Match at Wivelsfield, West Sessex, England. A farmer ploughs a field with the aid of two Shire horses

A team of working horses at work in the fields ploughing. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Feeding the horses
A farmer brings feed to an adult shire horse grazing in a field and a young foal. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Blacksmith shoeing a horse
A Blacksmith changes the shoes on a working horse. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Prince Charlie Monument
BONNIE PRINCE CHARLIE His monument at Glenfinnan, Inverness-shire, Scotland, where his Royal Stanard was raised and he read a Declaration in 1745

Shire Hall, Suffolk
The Shire Hall in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Built during the reign of Elizabeth I and situated at the centre of the town

Shire Horses Working
Working Shire horses with their owner on a farm

Scotland / Lochy Bridge
Where the road to Mullaig, The Road to the Isles, leaves Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland. A glimpse of Lochy Bridge, with Ben Nevis looming above

The River Tweed
A charming view of the River Tweed, as it flows through the lovely scenery of the Scottish Lowlands near Peebles, Peebles-shire, Scotland

Raising British Flag
The British flag is raised on the Ruo, up the Shire river from the Zambesi, probably in present-day Malawi

A Farrier at work, Worcestershire
A Farrier at work, fitting a shoe to a large working horse, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Seaforth Sergeant
A Sergeant from the Seaforth Highlanders. (Ross-shire Buffs, the Duke of Albany s)

Harvesting Sussex 1940S
Harvesting in Sussex with a Shire horse and cart

Chelmsford Shire Hall
The Shire Hall at Chelmsford, Essex, with a stagecoach just leaving

Gretna Green - too Late
A Gretna Green wedding - until 1856, runaway couples could be married at Gretna, Dumfries- shire (Scotland) without banns licence, or priest, by black- smith, landlord or tollkeeper

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In the picturesque countryside of Scotland, amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Eilean Donan Castle and Ben Nevis, a timeless tradition unfolds. The mighty Shire horses take center stage, showcasing their immense strength and unwavering dedication to farming. As the sun rises over Annan, a pair of working Shire Horses stand tall alongside a determined farmer. Together, they form an unbreakable bond as they prepare to plough the fertile fields ahead. With muscles rippling under their sleek coats, these majestic creatures effortlessly pull the heavy plough through the earth, leaving behind perfectly furrowed rows. During a thrilling Ploughing Match, an impressive team horses takes its place on the grand stage. Their synchronized movements and impeccable coordination leave spectators in awe. As they gracefully navigate through each obstacle with precision and grace, it becomes evident that this is more than just work for them – it's their passion. The hardworking Shire horses are not limited to ploughing alone; they prove their versatility time and again. Whether pulling a hay wagon or guiding a horse-drawn harvester across vast fields filled with golden crops, these magnificent beasts never fail to impress. In another scene from yesteryears captured in sepia tones, we witness a heavy Shire horse laboriously pulling an old hay rake. Its sheer determination echoes throughout the tranquil countryside as it tirelessly works alongside dedicated farmers who rely on its power to bring in precious harvests year after year. These scenes transport us back in time when horsepower meant something entirely different – when man worked harmoniously with nature's noblest creature to cultivate bountiful lands. In this age-old partnership between humans and animals lies not only sustenance but also respect for traditions passed down through generations.