Rag Mountain Shires

Rag Mountain Shires is a Shire horse breeder in Madison, VA, Madison County near Charlottesville in the Blue Ridge. The farm has been breeding Shire horses for over a decade, following national registry guidelines and recommended health testing protocols.

Horses are raised in open pastures with access to stalls and receive daily handling to foster trusting relationships. Foals join a nursery yard with other youngsters under supervision to encourage healthy social bonds. Seasonal farrier visits and routine veterinary checkups support long-term soundness and comfort. Rag Mountain Shires often shows off its horses at county fairs and local draft breed exhibitions, where visitors note their steady gait and gentle demeanor.

Owner Rosanna Gilbert oversees daily care and training, blending traditional draft horse techniques with calm reinforcement methods. A serene paddock landscape and proximity to local trails ensure horses develop balanced temperaments for riding or draft work.

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