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Laura Clark, who runs Sledmere House Rare Breeds Farm and has just won at Masham Sheep Fair for the 5th time in succession with her Leicester Longwool sheep. Pictured Laura's mum Helen, with champion Leicester Longwool Eric.

How historic Leicester Longwool breed is thriving at Sledmere Farm Park

The horses both weigh in at just under a tonne

Giant Shire horses trim wildflower meadow at Cambridge College for first time

Sledmere Park Farm at Sledmere House, near Driffield, East Yorkshire, are celebrating their first Shire foal called Sledmere Mansterman, from their mare Cottage Farm Julie.

Foal’s arrival provides boost in survival bid

Tributes continue to be paid to Hannah Hauxwell.

YP Letters: Memories of Hannah Hauxwell

Matthew and Verity Bedford pictured with their son Reggie aged 15 weeks, at Thorpe Hill Farm, Whixley. Picture by Simon Hulme

The Bedfords ensure futures for horses of yesteryear

Terry Shire founded Shires Organ Pipes in Bramley Leeds. Pictures by Tony Johnson

Inside the Bramley factory where they still make organ pipes

Chloe Knapton. Picture: Ross Parry Agency

Holmfirth man in court over ‘glassing’ of dancer

John Richardson and grand-daughter Megan with Tochill Lady Rosalind and foal Tochill Lady Florence

Farming family’s enduring love affair with the gentlest of giants

Heavy horses are still a shining light for Bob

Patient approach with Shire horses pays off for Nathalie

Largest Shire Horse show set for big influx of entrants

Thackley edge it as Shires proves hero

Eastwood pride as national interest grows in shire horses

Three-day spectacle heads for Sheffield