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The Shire Horse Society was established in 1878 under the name of the English Cart Horse Society, which title it retained till 1884. Long before this, however, the value of the Shire had been appreciated and the breeding conducted on systematic lines, so that the first volume Of the Stud Book issued in 1880 contained no less than verified pedigrees, some of which have been traced back nearly a hundred years. Up to the present, thirty-three volumes have been issued, the last containing the entries of stallions and mares. In addition to issuing the Stud Book, the Society holds an Annual Spring Show and Sale in London and also awards medals and prizes for Shires at the leading agricultural Shows 291 in this country alone, in 1911. A most important condition, which applies to both its own and other shows, is that all horses have to pass a strict veterinary examination for soundness before they can receive any of the Society's medals or prizes. The effect of this in eliminating unsoundness is shown by the fact that - while at the earlier Shows considerable proportions were disqualified for various forms of unsoundness - at the London Show of 1912 less than 6 per cent. Were rejected by the veterinary inspectors.

Under the care of the Society the breed has developed to a remarkable extent, particular] perhaps in respect Of uniformity of type, soundness, and action, w ile the size and weight have in no way been reduced. As illustrating how values have appreciated, it may be mentioned that at the first public sale held in connection with the Shire Horse Show in 1895, 121 horses were sold at an average Of £60 23. 0d., in 1911 149 animals were disposed of at an average of £127 73. 0d., and in 1912 142 at an average of £120 63. 0d.

Distinctive Characteristics of the Shire. - The Shire Horse Society has not issued an Official standard of points, but in some of its publications the outstanding characteristics are indicated and the following is a brief outline.

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