The Shire Horse Society Australia, established in 1978,
represents Australia's leading Shire Breeders and enthusiasts who work to promote and protect this magnificent
and very rare breed.

The society is also the Registrar of The Australian Shire Horse Stud Book.



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Helene Scarf presenting the new Helene Scarf Perpetual Trophy to the winner of the Ridden Shire Class at Sydney Royal Easter Show, April Jones on Ingleside Black Tie. With the Judge Mr Bill Mannecke. Congratulations! ... See MoreSee Less
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Our Society's new Helene Scarf Perpetual Trophy is at Sydney Royal and ready to be presented to the winner of the Ridden Shire Class this Friday. It is the one in the middle of our Society's other two Perpetual Trophies. Helene Scarf is presenting the trophy. Helene has an amazing history of promoting Shires in Australia including importing the first registered Shires to come into Australia for 60 years. In 1981, she imported her colt, Ladbrook Edward, and soon after some Shire mares. She is our President today, over 40 years later. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Shire Horse is the English heavy draught horse breed.  It is the biggest horse in the world and has a long, well-documented history dating from when its ancestors were used by knights in battle hundreds of years ago.

The Shire Horse Society Australia promotes the breeding and showing of Shire Horses. The Shire Horse is an extremely versatile horse and we promote its use as a driving, riding and pleasure horse. Our committee upholds the breed standard in Australia by appointing an Official Panel of Judges and education about the breed.

The Society runs The Australian Shire Horse Stud Book, the Shire Shire Horse Registry and the Shire Sporthorse Registry.

We also provides services to its members and those interested in owning a Shire. We would love for you to join us in our mission to promote the future of the great Shire Horse both in Australia and globally as well.