Angela Lay

Angela Lay, Shire horses, Byers, Colorado, on the eastern plains near Denver. With experience across multiple foaling seasons, she follows registry guidelines and schedules routine veterinary screenings to support soundness and long-term vitality. Horses graze freely in pasture rotations enhanced by sturdy shelters, and daily handling ensures they remain accustomed to human presence.

Angela Lay blends traditional farm practices with a focus on gentle groundwork, helping each foal develop confidence before progressing to more advanced training. Her program emphasizes the Shire’s hallmark traits of steady dispositions, substantial bone structure and a willing temperament suited for both draft work and pleasure riding. Visitors often observe foals and brood mares interacting in family groups, illustrating healthy social development amidst open-air paddocks. Many owners remark on the horses’ trainability and gentle strength, attributes that reflect consistent, thoughtful selection over several generations. She maintains open communication with owners, providing guidance on nutrition and farrier care as each horse transitions to its new setting.