Brantwood Shire LLC

Brantwood Shire LLC, Shire horses, Highland, Indiana, is part of a family-run stable in Northwest Indiana near Chicago.

It has offered carefully selected Shire horses for more than a decade and maintains memberships with national breeding associations that support heritage equine health standards. Nutrition is guided by seasonal pasture rotation and custom grain mixes balanced for developing draft working horses. All stock undergoes routine health evaluations with certified veterinarians and hoof care specialists.

Yearlings and broodmares share open pastures and heated stalls that reflect the farm’s commitment to gentle handling and early socialization. The farm’s origins trace back to several generations of midwestern draft breeders who valued steady temperaments and strength for field work. An experienced farrier often commends the hoof quality and overall soundness of these gentle giants. Visitors note a calm setting where horses graze alongside heritage poultry and sheep, reflecting diverse farm stewardship.