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We now have two new additions to the team- Tom and Charlie

Our first wedding of 2011 in early January was for
Cerys Matthews in Cardiff City Centre, travelling by candlelight as it was an early evening wedding.

A pleasure and a privilege for Gentle Giants
Shows & Events
At the National Shire Show, Peterborough in March we competed and won the Agricultural Singles, Pairs and Implement classes. B.V was 7th and Reserve Best Shod in her class.

7th December 2011 - Newcastle Emlyn Victorian Night. Giving cart rides in aid of 'Help For Heroes'
 
 
Achievements
Catwg Black Velvet (BV) was Champion Shire and Reserve Best in Show at Pemrokeshire County Show 2011,  junior champion at Royal Welsh Show 2010 and Best Shod Shire

All Wales Ploughing Championship
2011
 "Welsh Champion Horse Ploughman" for the third time also "Best Working Team of Horses"

About Us

John has always had an interest in shire horses. He ploughed and showed them whilst still looking after his prize winning 'Whitebarn Holstein' herd; gaining the 'Welsh Dairy Farmer of the year' award. The herd was sold in June 2003 to make way for the new "Gentle Giants" venture.

The business has grown over the years with the help of willing friends and family. Daughter Stacy, now 19, is the main helper at most events. Wife Marion is the technician behind the scenes dealing with the computer and the washing machine.

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To experience a little of the magic of our Gentle Giants.

Meet the key players Ned, Dai, B.V, Tom and Charlie - the most delightful team of shires you could hope to encounter or indeed enjoy the company of at your special occasion.

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