Celtic Heritage Society

Featuring

Jed Marum

Red McWilliams

Don Gabbert

Hugh Morrison

McNamara Academy Dancers

Murphy Highland Dancers

The Knights of the Guild

and

Thor the Largest Living War Horse on Earth

Breed: Flemish

Height: ~20 hands

Weight: 2,400 pounds

Origin: Flanders, Belgium

Birth year: 2001

Thor’s ancestors were the legendary “Great Horses”,

developed in the 15th Century to carry heavily armored

knights onto the battle and tournament fields of Europe.

History

Flemish horses were developed in the 15^th Century to carry heavily armored Knights onto the battle and tournament fields of Europe. Also called “Great Horses”, “High Horses”, and “Destriers”, the legendary Flemish horse was fierce, expensive to own and used only for war. He and his mounted Knight were to medieval armies what tanks are to our military today. As the weapons of warfare transitioned from sharpened steel to long-range gunnery, Knights were forced to choose lightening speed over the shock of heavy cavalry and the Flemish horse was respectfully retired from frontline military service. While only a few of their noble breed remain today, they are the patriarchs of all modern draft horses such as Clydesdales and Belgians.

A Tradition of Strength and Honor

In the tradition of his ancestors, Thor thrills thousands of children each week as a jousting steed with The Knights of The Guild. The Knights of The Guild is a publicly supported nonprofit organization that teaches good character, ethics and self-worth to schoolchildren across the nation. Thor serves as an inspirational symbol of strength for kids to remember when they must choose between right and wrong.

Don't miss this magnificent specimen of the ages.