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Queenie and Lunar are super examples of heavy horses with a wealth of experience in both showing and public appearances, both are truly unique in their own way:

Queenie is a an 8 year old fully SHS registered mare who has spent several years showing in-hand. This year Queenie has turned her hoof to more ‘public services’ and has been part of a marriage proposal on Glastonbury Tor, a school prom, a funeral for a local shire breeder and photoshoot for a local leather bag crafter. Queenie was also involved in both inhand and ridden demonstrations at the Honiton Hill Rally 2025 and thrived on the attention and applause of the general public. Queenie is black with 3 white socks and 1 black leg, and is typical of the old fashioned shire ‘stamp’; short and stocky but with a calm demeanour and a soft, kind eye.

Lunar is a 9 year old Shire x Clydesdale with several years of showing and museum heritage ‘heavy horse’ days behind her. Lunar was involved in a marketing promotional video for a local cider producer and was involved in the Heavy Horse Village at the Honiton Hill Rally in 2024. Lunar loves to be the centre of attention and will stand all day long if rewarded with carrots! Lunar is bay with white socks and has an amazing presence about her; regal, stunning yet kind and knowing.

A heavy horse plaited in colourful mane and tail flights, leading the funeral cortege would give a sense of something special, a je ne sais quoi. Gentle giants, graceful yet elegant, either of my mares are mature in manner and quiet in demeanour, perfect for the respected solemnity required for a service of this kind. Make that last journey memorable.

A wide range of flights and mane rolls in varying colours to add that certain degree of pomp and presence.

If you’re looking to make an entrance with a difference look no further, bespoke packages tailored to meet your requirements and to make your day not only unique but special.

Queenie and Lunar are both available for photoshoots and marketing opportunities. Both girls are extremely adaptable to any situation they have been placed in – Lunar with Sheppy’s Cider manufacturer and Queenie recently with a bespoke leather bag crafter looking for something slightly ‘different’ for her professional marketing photoshoot.