The workhorse of early 19th and 20th century, the Shire horse, will strut its stuff at the National Shire and Southern Highlands Heavy Horse Show in Moss Vale.
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President of the shire horse breeders association, Cai Thomas, looks forward to the 8th national show.
'The event has definitely become a fixture on the horse show scene and is a must for all heavy horse owners and enthusiasts," Mr Thomas said.
Shire horses were originally imported into Australia in the 1800s for both heavy hauling and agricultural work, but there were not enough of them to sustain the breed and by the mid 1920's they had died out.
Through the dedication of a number of breeders in Australia the horse was reintroduced in the 1980s.
"We also recognise the role that other heavy horse breeds have played in the development of Australia, so we encourage all heavy horse breeds to come to Moss Vale and join with us to celebrate these magnificent horses," Mr Thomas said.
The program will include standard led and ridden classes as well as the spectacle of the Concours D'Elegance - a parade of horses with riders dressed in traditional outfits.
"Younger riders and novices haven't been ignored, there will be barrel races, harness classes and the public will have an opportunity to see these giant horses at work," Mr Thomas said.
The heavy horse show will be held at the Moss Vale Showgrounds on March 30-31.
Visit shirehorse.com.au/shhs/ for more information.
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