Tally Ho Shires *

Tally Ho Shires is a shire horse breeder in Rifle, Colorado, serving Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley near Glenwood Springs. John Parrington has more than fifteen years of experience breeding draft horses and holds membership in the American Shire Horse Association. Its program places health testing, gentle handling and turnout on pasture at the center of daily care.

The foals grow up with regular human contact and learn groundwork alongside other equines in a family friendly barn environment. Bloodlines include horses with carriage and show backgrounds, reflecting a practical approach to versatility and temperament. A focus on soundness and a willing attitude guides each breeding decision. Parrington also maintains a small training paddock where lessons in positive reinforcement set the tone for lifelong partnerships. Horses are rotated through indoor stalls and outdoor paddocks to encourage natural movement and sound development.