Since its taming by humans during the Late Paleolithic period, the horse has become a faithful companion and one of the main helpers of man.
With the development of breeding work, breeds of hardy and strong animals capable of withstanding great physical exertion and long transitions began to be bred. We will talk about such breeds, and in conclusion we will find out which is the largest horse in the world.
First, let's talk about the breeds, and then we will present a photo and a description of several champions.
The largest breeds of horses:
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Brabancon
Everyone knows that the largest horses in the world were obtained by crossing heavy trucks. So, in Belgium, the Brabanson breed was bred.
Today it is the strongest breed of horses, capable of transporting goods over long distances. The weight of representatives of this species ranges from 700 kilograms to tons. Moreover, their growth is 1 meter 80 centimeters.
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Arden
One of the oldest breeds in Europe, was bred in the mountainous regions of Ardennes. It was there that they needed hardy animals capable of transporting heavy loads along mountain roads.
The growth of these heavyweights does not exceed 1 meter 60 centimeters, but in terms of endurance they will give odds to any horse. Napoleon also used the Ardenes to transport large cannons.
By the way, on thebiggest.ru there is an interesting article about the largest animals of our planet.
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Percheron
The suit of these most beautiful horses is gray, but there are also black ones. At the withers they reach 1 meter 75 centimeters, which makes them one of the tallest and most enduring in the world.
The breed was bred in France at the beginning of the XIX century, and today it is used for breeding work around the world. In the United States they are crossed with local small breeds to obtain carriage and agricultural.
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Russian heavy truck
Photo by Iskulikov / Source.
From ancient times, hard and strong horse breeds were famous in Russia. Undoubtedly, the Russian heavy truck, which is known far beyond the borders of Russia, also belongs to this type.
The genealogy began in the century before last on the basis of selection of ardenes and perchersons, which is why until the middle of the 20th century they were called Russian arden.
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Vladimir heavy truck
The breed was bred by crossing Russian breeds with English shires and Scottish kledesdaley. The result amazed everyone!
The result was a completely new breed with excellent performance. Vladimir heavy trucks easily transport heavy loads, and with a weight of 1,600 kilograms a horse can run 2 kilometers at a trot in five minutes, which is considered an absolute record.
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Scottish Cleidesdal
The ancestors of the breed of Scottish heavy trucks were the work horses of Kledesdal and the Flemish stallions.
For the first time, the world heard of a magnificent breed named after a river at an exhibition in 1826. Since then, they have established themselves as hardy and unpretentious animals.
Graceful horses are used in agricultural work, as well as in ceremonies.
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Shire
English heavy trucks are the largest breed of horses on the planet. Shires lead their remarkable pedigree from the war horses of the Roman legions and knights' horses of the Middle Ages.
The largest breed has its own champions. A horse named Samson was born in 1846, and when he grew up, his weight was more than one and a half tons, and his height was 2 meters and 20 centimeters.
This record is not fixed, but the size of Samson can be seen in the photo.
Largest instances:
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Shire named Digger
We continue the presentation of the champions. A shire named Digger could well outgrow Samson. This horse, with a growth of 2 meters 2 centimeters, eats about 25 kilograms of hay per day, while drinking 75 liters of water.
It is not surprising to eat so much food and drink fluids, because Digger's weight is 1,200 kilograms.
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Brooklyn supreme
But this horse is already a different breed. The Belgian heavyweight nicknamed Brooklyn Suprim is a real giant.
By the age of ten, he had grown to 1 meter 98 centimeters, and gained a little less than one and a half tons. To horseshoe this giant, 13 kilogram horseshoes were needed. For comparison, ordinary horses are savvy with products weighing 700 grams.
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Noddy
At the age of five, the English heavy truck Noddy had already reached a height of 2 meters 5 centimeters and continued to grow.
Like his giant relatives, he eats a huge amount of food, and weighs 1,200 kilograms. Noddy is a frequent visitor to exhibitions and competitions, where his height and weight records are recorded.
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By
It is worth mentioning the full namesake of the writer Edgar Poe - horse with a height of more than two meters and weighing 1,400 kilos. The hostess named the pet in honor of her beloved writer, shortening her full name to a short “Po”.
Po loves to eat, eating up to 7 kilograms of grain and drinking more than 70 liters of water daily.
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Big jake
On the North American continent, another Belgian stallion named Big Jake was born. Its growth from the ground to the tips of the ears is 2 meters 17 centimeters, which allowed him to be included in the Guinness Book of Records.
The horse has become a major participant in exhibitions around the world and television shows. All the money earned by the giant goes to charity.
Among all the horses in the world today, the Belgian Jake is the largest horse.
Finally
Horses, as you may have noticed, are also the most graceful animals on earth. The largest horses in the world are regular participants in agricultural exhibitions and competitions, where everyone can appreciate the beauty and strength of these amazing animals.