CollectA's beautiful Shire Horse Mare - Black is lifelike down to the texture of its coat and the silky feathers on its legs. The foal is so realistic you can almost hear the beat of its hooves as it trots past. The Shire Horse is probably a descendant of English medieval ''Great Horse'' or "War Horse.'' The horses were bred for size and strength, to carry knights in armor. Today's Shire Horses are the among the world's largest and tallest horses and are used as draft horses. With the massive musculature and noble head common to the breed, CollectA's Shire Horse Mare measures 6.7''L x 4.9''H. CollectA horses are created under the supervision of equestrian sculptor Deborah McDermott, who studies the movement, expression and unique qualities of each animal. Create a natural world in miniature with high quality toy animal replicas from CollectA. CollectA is known as one of the world's leading manufacturers of the finest scaled replica collections. When they play with these replicas, children learn more about the animals and their environment, while having fun at the same time. Role play encourages the development of your child's imagination and creativity. All CollectA models are crafted to the highest standards and made with high quality, safe, phthalate-free, lead-free materials.