Big Little Shires *

Big Little Shires * breeds Shire horses in Fort Collins, CO, serving Northern Colorado and the Front Range near Denver.

With membership in the national Shire Horse Society, it adheres to registry standards and partners with equine veterinarians to screen breeding stock for soundness and genetic conditions. Mares and foals live in pasture-based herds, benefit from daily turnout and receive early handling to foster gentle dispositions and ready-to-ride attitudes. The farm’s small size allows Jessica Bayla Kidd to oversee each foal’s development, ensuring individual feed programs and tailored socialization.

Many find their way into local trail riding, light draft work and therapeutic programs, reflecting the breed’s calm temperament. Visitors describe the setting as relaxed, with transparent communication and open paddocks that let horses move freely. Regular farrier visits and nutrition plans based on forage analysis support sound feet and steady growth throughout early months. Daily grooming and guided halter training introduce horses to routine care, laying groundwork for later riding or draft work.