Horses are beautiful and imposing animals because of their size and resourcefulness. However, we can find some horse breeds that are a show apart for the greatness of the animal. With that in mind, we've made a list of the biggest horse breeds and, in particular, we'll introduce you to the biggest horse in the world.
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1st – Shire
They are recognized as the largest horses in the world, and since Medieval times, humans have taken advantage of their strength and size for transportation, being widely used by English knights. This breed is very docile and easy to handle. In addition, its legs are resistant and allow the animal to ride for longer periods and on irregular terrain.
2nd – Clydesdales
It is a breed from Scotland and very similar to the Shire, but has longer legs. These horses have a powerful strength, which characterizes them as draft animals, and are used to transport people and loads. They reach an average of 1.7 m in height and are known for their active and balanced temperament, therefore being easy animals to live with.
3rd – Percheron
This typical draft horse breed originates from the Commune of Perche in France. They are animals of robust appearance, strong musculature and smooth hair. The average height of Percherons is 1.66m and they normally reach 900kg. They are docile, but active, and are currently competition animals, widely used by circuses and in commemorative parades.
The biggest horse in the world was called Big Jake and was almost 2.1 m tall, weighing just over 1 ton.
He was born on a farm in the state of Wisconsin (USA) and was certified by the Guiness Book of World Records in 2010 as the tallest living horse in the world. However, Big Jake died aged 20 in September 2021, but still holds the title.
This great horse was of the Belgian Draft breed, originally from Belgium and widely used as draft animals due to the large size and vigor of the breed. They are animals with a well-developed neck, thick legs and short hips. Its most common coat is the roan: a mixture of black, white and reddish hair.
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