Shire horse
Horses & donkeys
Lady Rhona is a stunning Shire horse. She joined us in April 2018, coming to us from another attraction. She enjoys meeting visitors and likes to pop her head above the stable door in our Children’s Barn.
Shire horses are big and strong, but they’re also really calm and friendly. A long time ago, they were called the “Great Horse” because they carried knights in heavy armour into battle! Before machines were invented, Shires helped on farms by plowing the fields. When machines took over, Shire horses weren’t needed as much anymore, which is how they became a rare breed.
Lady Rhona is 17.2 hands tall—really big for a horse! She might seem a little rude at first, but once she gets to know you, she shows her sweet, gentle side. Scratch her shoulder or bum, and she’ll be your best friend!
If you spend all day at the farm you will see Rhona grazing in the paddock near the carpark at the beginning or end of the day.
Photo credit: Piers Golden 2018
