Moonlight Shires *

Moonlight Shires, a Shire horse breeder in Stillwater, MN, is located on family-owned pastures in Washington County near Minneapolis. Its breeding program follows the standards set by the American Shire Horse Association and includes routine veterinary screenings, hoof care, and genetic health evaluations. Adult mares and foals live on spacious pastures surrounded by rolling hills, while a heated barn provides shelter during the coldest months.

Each horse receives an individualized nutrition plan with pasture rotation and supplemental grains tailored to its stage of development. Socialization begins early, with foals spending time near people, farm dogs, and older horses to develop calm temperaments. Several offspring have placed in regional draft horse events, and guidance on driving or farm work is shared freely with new owners. The farm’s traditional approach to breeding and stewardship aims to preserve gentle giant traits while supporting active use in driving, therapy, or leisure riding.