How short is the shortest horse?

Answer 1

The world's smallest horse was born in late April on a farm in the US. Weighing in at six pounds (2.7 kg) at birth, "Einstein" appears to have beaten the previous record holder by three whole pounds.

Einstein can be picked up by the farmer , cause she is so small! she is like the size of a teddy if you ask me!!

ellie t

Answer 2

In general there is no minimum height for a horse(species). The shortest horse ever is only 17 inches tall at the withers.

The minimum height for horse-horse (i.e. not a pony), is 14.3 hands high at the withers.

Answer 3

The Shire is the biggest horse and it is 17 to 18 hands tall. (68 to 72 inches)

Answer 4

Thumbelina with 17 inch tall and 57 pound is the world's smallest horse. It is as small as a dog, or even smaller than one. Click here for more pictures of this tiny horse.

Answer 5

To be considered a horse, the animal has to be above 14.2 hands high. So a small horse is anywhere between 14.2 and 15.2 hands high. (A hand is approximately 4 inches.)

Answer 6

The smallest horse breed is the Falabella, which can stand as short as 17 inches at the withers. Their small size makes them popular as pets and for therapy work.

Answer 7

About 14 hands tall