Introducing the Midlands Heavy Horse Association


Association, with members spread across the far reaches of the Midland region and beyond! When not in the midst of a COVID pandemic, they hold regular events that include working days and competitions, open to all members.


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Chairperson of the Association Kevin Morris explains more about the aims of the association “The Association provides opportunities for horse owners to work their horse in a relaxed atmosphere. Our social get-togethers allow like-minded people to exchange views and knowledge. This sort of organisation is of particular benefit to newcomers in the skills of handling the heavy/working horse which is not


he Midlands Heavy Horse Association was formed in April 1993 when a group of people met at the Bass Brewery in Burton on Trent. They are an active


always the gentle giant that it has been portrayed as!”


Some highlights of the association’s ‘normal’ year include: Trimpley Heavy Horse Festival, held at the Holbeache Stud where Mike and Alison Clarke have bred over 100 Suffolk Punches. A very well attended public event, where you can see horses working in the fields, ploughing, harrowing and muck-spreading. A great opportunity also for young horses to get some working experience in a non-pressure environment.


Working Weekends at various locations to which owners are able to bring their horses and learn new skills. These events are great also for non-owning members to go along and learn more about the traditional skills still used today.


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