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Julia
A Legacy Etched in Shire Excellence
Julia represents the culmination of decades of intentional breeding, drawing from some of the most celebrated Shire lines in the United States and the United Kingdom. Her pedigree blends powerful movement, classic draft conformation, and gentle temperament — traits consistent across the horses that define her lineage.
Paternal Line — Jenson’s Louis Cash
Julia’s sire, Jenson’s Louis Cash, is known for his correctness, presence, and striking markings. His pedigree is built on influential Shires who made their mark in both the show ring and breeding programs.
Sire: Loud Bridge Louis
A towering 18.2-hand grey stallion imported from England, celebrated for his balance of size and athleticism.
His lineage includes:
• Trem-y-Wyddfa Mascot — admired for his floating movement and calm disposition.
• Arron’s Dainty — known for refinement and correctness in the leg and shoulder.
Loud Bridge Louis earned top placings in national competitions, including
• 1st in the All American Shire Stallion Competition
• Reserve Grand Champion at the National Shire Show
Dam: Jenson’s Diplomat Comet
Diplomat Comet brings the influence of one of Jenson Shires’ foundational sires:
• Deighton Royal Diplomat — a celebrated 19.3-hand black stallion, renowned for
- excellent action
- impressive harness performance
- a gentle, willing disposition
- Reserve Grand Champion honors at the Louisville Livestock Show
Deighton Royal Diplomat himself comes from the strong British pairing of Knutsford Commander and Acle Countas, names often seen in powerful, athletic Shires.
Maternal Line — Jenson’s Defender Judy
Julia’s dam, Jenson’s Defender Judy, contributes a pedigree rich in correctness, elegant movement, and hallmark Shire expression.
Sire: Black Park Defender
A stallion highly valued for producing consistent, high-quality mares.
His lineage includes:
• Gladwin Courages Blackjack, by Tremoelgoch Courage — a stallion recognized across North America for his exceptional genetic strength and show-ring influence.
• Black Park Lady Patricia, daughter of the admired Fox Valley Orion.
Black Park Defender is known for:
• A mellow, tractable temperament
• Strong rear quarters and desirable tail set
• Excellent movement and harness capability
• Consistently stamping foals with bold color and classic Shire markings
Dam: Jenson’s Monte Jasmine
A daughter of the beloved stallion Shadlac Lord Montgomery (“Monte”), whose traits are still prized today:
• exceptionally strong feet
• excellent rear-quarter structure
• easy-to-identify offspring due to consistent quality
Monte himself was imported from England and became a cornerstone Jenson sire, passing down correctness, powerful movement, and reliable disposition.
A Lineage of Champions
From Tremoelgoch Courage to Deighton Royal Diplomat, from Fox Valley Orion to Shadlac Lord Montgomery, Julia’s pedigree reads like a curated list of Shire greats — horses known for:
• Exceptional conformation
• Impressive size and strength
• Floating, effortless movement
• Kind and willing personalities
• Proven show and performance credentials
Julia carries forward this heritage with elegance, presence, and promise — a living example of the Laton Shires commitment to legacy and luxury.
