Heavy horses
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Shire stallion who saved mare’s life named animal hero of the year
A Shire stallion has been awarded for saving a mare's life after she became stuck in her stable
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Mary Berry learns to plough in return for baked treats
‘It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks — walking the dog is one thing, but two tonnes of determined workhorse is quite another’
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Brewery Shire wins national championship
It is the first time in nearly 60 years that a horse exhibited by a brewery has taken the title
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Working horse helps save community from floods
Nathan moved heavy trees across streams and brooks to help protect the community from future floods
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Adorable Suffolk foals help to promote breed
The Suffolk horse is rarer than the giant panda with the number of breeding mares left in the UK estimated at around 73-75
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Heavy horse charity desperate to find new home
The Working Horse Trust is running out of time to find a new home for its heavy horses
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'I'm so proud of him': owner pays tribute to legendary barge horse
A keen worker and television star, Taffy had legions of fans
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Rare Boulonnais foal is first born in the UK
The first foal of a rare French breed of lightweight draught horse has been born in the UK
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18hh Shire joins brewery team
Wadworth Brewery has welcomed a new youngster to its team
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Adopt a gentle giant, 19hh Digger joins charity scheme
Standing at over 19hh, Clydesdale Digger has been a huge hit with visitors
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Shires vs Clydesdales: who was victorious?
Find out which heavy horse breed came out on top in the Showerking Flying Feathers Heavy Horse Stakes
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Giant horse dies in Texas
The tallest living horse according to the 2005 Guinness Book of World Records has died
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Martin Clunes stars in Heavy Horsepower on ITV
Martin Clunes is to star in a new programme, Heavy Horsepower tonight (Thursday 7 February)
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New heavy horse show to take place next year
The UK’s first major heavy horse festival for all the breeds will take place next year, thanks to a Lottery grant
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Stansted Airport steps back in time to use Suffolk horses
Suffolk horses have been set to work by Stansted Airport, to manage an ancient woodland, Eastend Wood, at the end of its runway
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Heavy horse company adds to range
The Big Horse Shop's rapidly growing range now includes a rainsheet and matching hood for heavier horses
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Harness competition cuts entry fees to help entrants
Entry fees have been cut to help heavy horse competitors at the London Harness Horse Parade at the South of England Showground at Easter
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Heavy horse spectacular
The Weald & Downland Open Air Museum is hosting a two-day Heavy Horse Summer Spectacular on 2-3 June
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Large horses pull their weight at the Royal
A heavy horse and a working hunter were chosen as Supreme Champions as the Royal Show 2006 drew to a close
