Midnight Star Shires

Midnight Star Shires is a Shire horse breeder in Davis, CA, serving Yolo County and the Sacramento Valley near Sacramento. The farm follows American Shire Horse Association guidelines as a long-standing member and maintains regular health screenings for mares and foals through an equine veterinary partner. Bloodlines are selected for strength and calm dispositions, with registered pedigrees and careful records kept on each foal.

Horses graze on mixed grass pastures with daily turnout and enjoy a balanced diet enriched with locally sourced organic hay and mineral supplements. All young stock begin gentle halter training by six weeks and receive routine hoof care on a monthly schedule. The family-run operation emphasizes quiet handling and socialization in group paddocks to encourage natural herd behavior. Visitors often comment on the steady temperaments of the youngsters and the thoughtful attention given by Clay Mclin.