STOCKPORT'S Robinson's Brewery is toasting a very special new arrival.
Hillgate Henrietta-Anne is the first foal to be born as part of the brewery's Shire horse breeding programme.
She was born in a family owned field in Nether Alderley. It was a real family affair with three generations of the Robinsons brewing family present at the happy event.
The brewery's brood mare, Horsemans Princess Giselle and her offspring are both happy and healthy.
The breeding programme was set up to help reverse the decline in Shire horses, which have played a part in the brewery's long history, delivering its beers and ales to pubs across Stockport and Cheshire.
Helen Preece, head horseperson at Robinsons, said: "Hillgate Henrietta-Anne is our first foal to be born following the launch of our own Shire horse breeding programme.
"She is a bay filly foal with four white legs and a blaze and she is absolutely perfect!
"We now have our own registered prefix, 'Hillgate', with the Shire Horse Society which all future foals will inherit.
"We are all so proud to be preserving and promoting the Shire horse breed - something Robinsons have been passionate about since the beginning of their business time.
"The team and I are excited to welcome the special new edition to the family and are honoured to be involved with the beginning of a new era for Robinsons."
Hillgate Henrietta-Anne will be visiting the brewery - based in the heart of Stockport for more than 180 years - for special meet and greets over the coming months.