Archive: March 2016 - Darkmoor Shire Horse Stud

National Heavy Horse Show

Once again the SHSA put on a great show open to all heavy horse breeds. We had lots of fun catching up with people and competing with Darkmoor Jester and Darkmoor Jazz. Jester was a last minute sub in for another horse on our show team and we were very lucky our wonderful farrier Wesley Stewart agreed to come in at 6am to shoe him. Jester was his usual unflappable self, despite not having been out since April last year. He spent his time ringside napping, snuggling with children and trying to lick a yapping Kelpie puppy (yes, seriously!) before going out to win First Place Gelding Over Four, Best...

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Jessie foals Versace

We’re very happy to announce Wyee Jessica foaled another beautiful black colt with four white socks. Jessica surprised us with a very civilised, problem free early afternoon foaling. We’ve named him Darkmoor Versace. He’s as friendly, playful and spunky as all of Jess’s colts. Versace has lovely movement, a great temperament and excellent conformation. He’ll be for sale to the right home after weaning.

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