Shire Horse Collection (#91)

Father Edmunds walks a shire horse through the fields at Mount Saint Bernard Monastery in Charnwood Forest. July 1958

Shire horse (Equus caballus), brown and white draft horse

Scotland, c1930s
The good brown earth of a Pebbles upland turns a fresh face to the sky as the ploughman and his plough follow the trampling Clydesdales, c1930s. From Geographical Magazine, Volume 5

Attachment of Horses Pulling Boats Down the Rhone, c1825-1870. Artist: Alexandre Dubuisson
Attachment of Horses Pulling Boats Down the Rhone, 19th century

View of the Institute, 19th century. Artist: Charles Lapostolet
View of the Institute, 19th century. Set up in 1795 to encompass the four (and later) five Academies to promote the perfection of arts and sciences in an interdisciplinary manner in Paris

English draft horse 1841

The Clydesdale horse 1841

The Harvest Wagon
BAL7226 The Harvest Wagon by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); 66x96.5 cm; Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Resting in the Field (w / c on paper)
XPG366304 Resting in the Field (w/c on paper) by Adams, Charles James (1859-1931); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Barge below Flatford Lock, c. 1810 (oil on canvas)
XYC158027 A Barge below Flatford Lock, c.1810 (oil on canvas) by Constable, John (1776-1837); 19.5x31.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

The Turn-Rice Plough, c. 1909 (oil on canvas)
XYC153926 The Turn-Rice Plough, c.1909 (oil on canvas) by Bevan, Robert Polhill (1865-1925); 66.4x90.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Cart Horse
A cart horse and its driver, making a collection at a goods yard in Kings Cross, London

Farm workers returning home on their horses after a days ploughing. 1937

A horse enters an arena. 1936

Ploughing in Paddock Wood, Kent in 1937

Farmers burning field rubber. 1935

Farmers with their horse drawn Suntyne seed drill in Darenth, Kent. 1938

Seagulls swoop in to feast on the worms that have been surfaced by a farmer ploughing the field with his horses in Dartford, Kent. 1939

In the foreground a farmer uses a horse drawn harrow whilst behind you can see a farmer with a horse drawn Suntyne seed drill planting the new crop. 1939

Kent plough team. 1935

A farmer and his horse rolling in the beans in Crockenhill, Kent. 1937

Farmers rolling seeds. 1935

Farm workers with their horse drawn Suntyne seed drill in Darenth, Kent. 1938

Dog riding on a horse, Borgue, Scotland. 1935

England, norfolk, east runton, shire horse sanctuary

Shire horse (Equus caballus) and her foal

Shire horse and Shetland pony (Equus caballus), side view

Shire horse (Equus caballus), illustration
Zoology - Equids - Shire horse (Equus caballus), illustration

Shire horse foal suckling from mare

Shire Horse (Equus caballus), brown draft horse, side view

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Ploughing with shire horses in Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe: A timeless tradition that connects us to our agricultural roots. These magnificent creatures, known as shire horses, have been an integral part of farming for centuries. In the depths of winter, when snow blankets the countryside, two horses stand proudly against the white backdrop. Their sturdy frames and thick coats are a testament to their resilience and adaptability. Eadweard Muybridge's iconic black and white photograph captures the grace and power of these majestic animals in motion. The transverse-gallop freeze-frame reveals every muscle flexed as they gallop through time. During the English Civil War in 1645, shire horses served as loyal companions to the Royalist cavalry at the Battle of Naseby. This color lithograph immortalizes their bravery on that fateful day. In Cornwall, England, decorated shire horses pull a plough adorned with intricate patterns, and is a sight that showcases not only their strength but also their beauty as they work harmoniously with humans to cultivate the land. The expertise of wheelwrights is highlighted in an engraving depicting them crafting wheels for these mighty beasts. Their craftsmanship ensures smooth journeys for both horse and driver alike. From linseed mowing in Strood to hauling timber in Stirlingshire, Scotland - shire horses have played a vital role across various industries throughout history. Their unwavering dedication has helped shape our landscapes and build our communities. As evening falls over picturesque countryside roadsides or bustling city streets alike; "Homeward Bound" becomes a familiar scene - tired yet contented shire horses making their way back home after a hard day's work. Artistic masterpieces like "The Entry of Louis XIV" capture historical moments where these noble steeds were present alongside royalty – symbols of prestige and power pulling carriages fit for kings and queens.