TATTON Park Farm is celebrating the arrival of a rare breed of horse.

Female Shire horse Secret Sensation, named after her great-great grandmother Arclid Sensation, arrived last Sunday, July 16 – eight days overdue.

Shires are listed on the Rare Breed Survival Trust’s Wildlife, with between 900 and 1,500 registered in the UK.

Jayne Chapman, Tatton Park Farm manager, said: “The secret is now out. She’s a girl!

“We’re so excited to welcome Sensation into the world and we’re sure our visitors will love her as much as we do. This really is a unique opportunity to meet this very gorgeous little foal.

“Shires and their breeding are part of Tatton’s history since the 19th century when Wilbraham, first baron of Egerton, was renowned for breeding these magnificent animals, the most famous being Tatton Dray King who won the King George IV Gold Cup in 1908 at the London Show.

“Let’s hope Sensation follows in the hoofprints of her famous relations and makes a truly, sensational champion.”

Visitors to the farm in the build up to the birth were treated to a sneak peek vet scan of her mother Tabitha’s tummy as part of Tatton Park’s Secret Stories events for 2017.

It is now hoped Sensation will grow up to breed foals herself.

Visitors to the farm will now be able to visit Secret Sensation every day between noon and 5pm.

tattonpark.org.uk.