Shire Horses
History of Shire Horses
The Shire horse is the purest survival of an early type of horse known to medieval writers as the 'Great Horse.' The English 'Great Horse’ or British 'War Horse' was spoken of in high regard for their strength, courage, and aptitude for military discipline. They were called "The Great Horse" for their size, agility, and the weight of the knights and armor they could carry - 400 lbs+, for rider and armor. The Shire horses' strength, courage and aptitude is what makes them outstanding horses for multiple equine disciplines.
Our Stallion
Jenson's Monte Max
Maxx ~ ASHA #23274-S Stallion.
Sire: Shadlac Lord Montgomery - Dam: Jenson's Diplomat May
Maxx is one of the best horses that Phantom Dragon ranch has had the privilege of owning. Maxx does Western, English/ Dressage, Sidesaddle, Medieval gaming/jousting, Driving, Logging and so much more. He drives single, team, and in the 4-up, with all the mares. There have only been a few times that he has not been teamed with mares. Maxx is a great show and exhibition horse. He is also fun horse to hang out with in the corrals.
Maxx at the Estas Park Highland Games.
Lazy S Tango's Tilly
"Hel"
ASHA #24864-M 2015 Mare.
Sire: Illusion Farms Last Tango - Dam: Lazy S Midnight Bell
This fantastic mare is excellent as a riding or driving horse. She was trained as a hitch horse for the draft horse shows, and she loves it. Helga loves being a trail horse, and has lots and lots of excitement to do anything that is asked of her, even if she does not know what we are going to do.She is more than happy to do it.
Lazy S Tango's Chloey
"Frigg"
ASHA #24928-M 2016 Mare.
Sire: Illusion Farms Last Tango - Dam: Lazy S Midnight Bell
Frigg is Helga's full sister. This mare was trained as a hitch horse just like her sister. Frigg will start learning how to ride this year, and hopefully she will be as eager as Helga is to learn under saddle work. Frigg and Hel (yes that is the team name) will still show at the draft horse shows as a team, but they will not be showing as hitch horses as much as they did with their old owners.
Ode to Magnus Mastermind
"Glory"
ASHA #25018-M 2018 Mare.
Sire: Jenson's Magnus Mastermind - Dam: New England M’Seewe
This sweet mare is friendly and steady as they come. Glory is trained to drive, ride and pack!! She has some under saddle work and will continue to expand her skills. She is a pleasure to be around as she is a lovebug.
New England M’Seewe
"Lily"
ASHA #24783-M 2007 Mare.
Sire: Red Brae Duke - Dam: Ruskington Tessa
Lily is trained for under saddle & driving, she is started in Dressage. She is wonderful on trails, very eager, brave, and forward. She is a super mom and a wonderful horse to hang out with. She is happiest teamed with Maxx and doing pleasure drives! She is a wonderful herd matriarch and Maxx's best friend.
Phantom Dragon Arion
"Grizz"
Sire: Jenson's Monte Max - Dam: Ode to Magnus Mastermind
Born August 24, 2023
This is going to be a very athletic Colt. With his unusual markings and inquisitive mind he is going to be amazing in any discipline or multiple disciplines! We Have decided that for the time being, he will remain with us as he is such a wonderful young man.