Storybook dream Shire Horse up for discussion. Registered Illusion Farms Apollos Thunder, 6 year old gelding, 17.2 (maybe 17. 3 hand), healthy, sound, sweet in your pocket, stands for farrier, English/western trained all around fun ride. Safe to put a beginner adult/or husband on, with intermediate rider oversight and training just to keep such a big horse keeping his manners. Started at age 3 lightly then put out to pasture for winter and started full riding principles at age 4. He rides everywhere, in the woods, down the road or trail, in the ring, solo or with a group. No injuries. As a youngster he had cartilage frag removed from his hind hocks, but that in no way affected his riding abilities. He is 100% sound. New draftmaster saddle/bridle used on him can be included additionally. He has been in many photo shoots, everyone wants pics with him and he loves to pose for the attention. In videos u can see him trotting towards barn without any horses around and he listens well to your aids. Simply a stunning horse to show off and go for trail rides on.