What is the largest species of horse?

Answer 1

Well, two breeds of horse typically compete for this title. They are the:

1. Shire, typically considered the tallest breed of horse in the world as most individuals are 17 hands (68 inches) at the withers.

2. Brabant (not the American Belgian draft, but the actual Brabant breed) is considered the heaviest, as they can weigh over 3,000 pounds. They're not quite as tall as the Shire, but are heavier.

However the tallest horse on record is Dr. LeGear, a Percheron gelding that stood 21 hands high.

Answer 2

It all depends on the horse, but it is mostly draft breeds such as Belgian or Clydesdale. The biggest horse right now is Big Jake. He is the largest LIVING horse. He is close to 6 feet, 11 inches or 20hh. 9-year-old Belgian gelding

Answer 3

percheron or clydesdale but it depends. those are the tall, stocky horses but thorugh breds are the tallest. no the shire is the biggest

Answer 4

Hyracotherium is the name of the first ancient horse species to roam the earth.

Answer 5

It's generally accepted that the English Shire is the largest breed.

Answer 6

The Shire horse is the largest standing at the average height of 16-17 hands (64-68 inches).

Answer 7

Shire horse