Woodruff Shires

Woodruff Shires is a Shire horse breeder in Jeffersonton, VA, Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C. The farm has welcomed Shire horses for more than a decade and is a member of the American Shire Horse Association, supporting health testing and bloodline records. Animals live in spacious pastures with access to a sheltered run-in barn and receive daily handling from the foal stage to encourage calm temperaments around people and other farm animals.

Susan F. Knox oversees hoof and dental care, while the horses’ diet focuses on high-quality hay and regulated supplements under equine nutrition guidelines. Shire foals are socialized through turnout with older horses and quiet exposure to farm machinery to build confidence. Several horses have been featured at county fairs, receiving praise for their sound build and steady movement. The farm’s gentle approach reflects a long-standing appreciation for the breed’s steady nature and work ethic.