Hi everyone

Laura and Thomas here:

The Cotebrook Shire Horse Centre is celebrating after the arrival of a new year Shire filly born just last week. The centre has been breeding Shires for 35 years but this new arrival was still a shock! The foal came early which was especially strange as her mum gave birth on the exact same date last year. The centre reckons mum and daughter are both doing well but are now in search of a name for their latest addition.

The Shire mares at the centre are usually named after Scottish lochs but this year the centre is running a naming comp. Any suggestions must be received by the centre by Feb 4. The winner of the competition will receive a border fine arts model.

For more info on the centre and visit the website www.cotebrookshirehorses.co.uk

I’ve included a pic of the new arrival below too!