Whats the biggest horse you've seen?

gallop3337 · 04-22-2005, 08:24 AM

I saw Goliath, the Percheron that Priefert claims is the tallest living horse in the world, just last weekend at the Midwest Horse Fair. He was HUGE! They were handing out cards with his picture and information on the back, here's what it says...

Goliath is a Percheron Draft Horse who currently holds the Guinness World Record for being the tallest living horse.

He stands 19.1 hands (6'5" at the withers) and weighs about 2400lbs.

Goliath eats 18lbs of Pilgrim's Pride Grain, 40lbs of Coastal Bermuda hay grown on Priefert Ranch, and drinks 20 gal. of water each day.

cassidy · 04-22-2005, 08:38 AM

um im not sure what size it was exatly im guessing at least 17.2 though

it was a showjumping horse at hickstead

any one know how big 'its otto' is??

my horse is 16.3 an i think he's pretty big lol

cassidy · 04-22-2005, 08:40 AM

i think you may find that not long ago goliath's record was broken by another shire horses standing at 19.2hh

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Originally Posted by gallop3337

I saw Goliath, the Percheron that Priefert claims is the tallest living horse in the world, just last weekend at the Midwest Horse Fair. He was HUGE! They were handing out cards with his picture and information on the back, here's what it says...

Goliath is a Percheron Draft Horse who currently holds the Guinness World Record for being the tallest living horse.

He stands 19.1 hands (6'5" at the withers) and weighs about 2400lbs.

Goliath eats 18lbs of Pilgrim's Pride Grain, 40lbs of Coastal Bermuda hay grown on Priefert Ranch, and drinks 20 gal. of water each day.

oreo · 04-22-2005, 08:41 AM

18.3 jumper at a show

morgan21 · 04-22-2005, 08:45 AM

Well my old TB was 17hh almost 17.1. I never thought he was that big until I was at a show and the judge asked me how tall he was I said around 16.2 or so. Well the judge laughed and said oh no he is a lot bigger than that. So he brought out a measuring stick and low and behold he was almost 17.1hh.

My dream horse that I am in love with is a true 18hh. He is a hano gelding that is owned by this great dressage trainer in my area. My friend use to work at the farm where he is and she was there when they measured him. She was fascinated to see that he really was 18hh.

lovemyshy · 04-22-2005, 09:39 AM

17.1 hands is the tallest I've seen, and it just so happens to be at the place I'm moving my horse too!! This guy is huge!! His withers towers over me and I'm 5'7". He has a pasture mate that is 16 something hands and he looks tiny beside the 17.1 guy lol!!

Appylvr · 04-22-2005, 06:30 PM

The biggest horse I've handled was a Warmblood mare, about 17.2 hands! Her yearling filly is as big as a 2 year old on the property!

I saw Goliath about 2-3 months ago, I think. He was at a local tack and feed store! I couldn't believe how big he was!

eventin_papa · 04-22-2005, 06:30 PM

ive seen a 18h. ive ridden a 17.2

HorseCraze120 · 04-22-2005, 06:31 PM

18hh Clysdale/TB

sdl1up · 04-22-2005, 06:40 PM

I saw the world's largest living horse (per Guiness records)last week April 16 at the Midwest Horse fair. He is a percheron named Goliath (go figure) and stands 19 hands tall. I cannot remember if it was 19 something or not. Beautiful horse and very well behaved.

04-22-2005, 08:24 AM	#71
gallop3337 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 955 Images: 89	I saw Goliath, the Percheron that Priefert claims is the tallest living horse in the world, just last weekend at the Midwest Horse Fair. He was HUGE! They were handing out cards with his picture and information on the back, here's what it says... Goliath is a Percheron Draft Horse who currently holds the Guinness World Record for being the tallest living horse. He stands 19.1 hands (6'5" at the withers) and weighs about 2400lbs. Goliath eats 18lbs of Pilgrim's Pride Grain, 40lbs of Coastal Bermuda hay grown on Priefert Ranch, and drinks 20 gal. of water each day. __________________ http://www.uwrf.edu/~w3005245/index.htm

04-22-2005, 08:38 AM	#72
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,789 Images: 843	um im not sure what size it was exatly im guessing at least 17.2 though it was a showjumping horse at hickstead any one know how big 'its otto' is?? my horse is 16.3 an i think he's pretty big lol __________________ bluebell , haribo , william & lil bill May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

04-22-2005, 08:41 AM	#74
oreo Full Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: the live music capital of the world! AWYSTN texas Posts: 167 Images: 5 Blog Entries: 1	18.3 jumper at a show __________________ So baby don't feel no pain, just smile back. Geneva Bay*At Last

04-22-2005, 08:45 AM	#75
morgan21 Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,448 Images: 161	Well my old TB was 17hh almost 17.1. I never thought he was that big until I was at a show and the judge asked me how tall he was I said around 16.2 or so. Well the judge laughed and said oh no he is a lot bigger than that. So he brought out a measuring stick and low and behold he was almost 17.1hh. My dream horse that I am in love with is a true 18hh. He is a hano gelding that is owned by this great dressage trainer in my area. My friend use to work at the farm where he is and she was there when they measured him. She was fascinated to see that he really was 18hh. __________________ “Don't wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great. Weak men wait for opportunities; strong men make them.” VF Morgnificent-- My baby! Rodeos Native Rocket-- I'll miss ya girl.

04-22-2005, 09:39 AM	#76
lovemyshy Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: British Columbia Posts: 2,536 Images: 323 Blog Entries: 4	17.1 hands is the tallest I've seen, and it just so happens to be at the place I'm moving my horse too!! This guy is huge!! His withers towers over me and I'm 5'7". He has a pasture mate that is 16 something hands and he looks tiny beside the 17.1 guy lol!! __________________ *I've learned that when you have kids, trying to clean the house is like trying to nail jello to a tree!!!!* *Friendship is like peeing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth!!!*

04-22-2005, 06:30 PM	#77
Appylvr Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 9,839 Images: 339	The biggest horse I've handled was a Warmblood mare, about 17.2 hands! Her yearling filly is as big as a 2 year old on the property! I saw Goliath about 2-3 months ago, I think. He was at a local tack and feed store! I couldn't believe how big he was! __________________ Your horse can only be as brave as you are ride and never worry about the fall Life is good... Horses make it better

04-22-2005, 06:30 PM	#78
eventin_papa Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 7th stall down, california Posts: 2,623 Images: 129 Blog Entries: 4	ive seen a 18h. ive ridden a 17.2 __________________ Fen Cera "Ash" THF Countdown Days until Next Show :17

04-22-2005, 06:31 PM	#79
HorseCraze120 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 11,644 Images: 429 Blog Entries: 5	18hh Clysdale/TB __________________ Ashley "soft hands, strong legs, and a steady mind" ~ equestrian. Rules and Sebastian <3 my boys, my two angels. You're never forgotten.

04-22-2005, 06:40 PM	#80
sdl1up Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Beloit, WI Posts: 413	I saw the world's largest living horse (per Guiness records)last week April 16 at the Midwest Horse fair. He is a percheron named Goliath (go figure) and stands 19 hands tall. I cannot remember if it was 19 something or not. Beautiful horse and very well behaved.

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