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shire horses are the largest and heaviest horses however they are also probably the slowest.
on average they are about 17.2hh to 18hh (5ft.11in-6ft)at the withers typically they are 6.5ft long and weigh 2000lbs. but can grow larger. they have a girth between 6.5ft and 8ft. they are huge but docile.
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∙ 12y agoit depends on how well they are looked after and what there job is. if a shire was used for pulling a cart and another was used as a riding pony which doesn't get used as much it would be more likely that the riding horse would live longer than the carriage horse unless it is mistreated or abused
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∙ 11y ago17hh and over. Usually about 18hh
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∙ 11y agothey can grow up to around 18.2hh
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