A SHIRE horse became Cogges Manor Farm Museum’s latest attraction in October 1985.

Boxer was welcomed by staff at the Witney museum after The Friends of Cogges had fundraised for the horse for a year.

He was bought from Cotswold Farm Park in Gloucestershire and was said to be settling into his new home to work in the fields and give rides to visitors.

Curator of the museum Chris Page said: “We’ve always wanted our own shire horse.

“In the past we had to borrow one for any demonstrations and events we wanted to stage.”

It was also hoped for Boxer, who was worth £1,000, to help deliver manure for sale to houses in Cogges.