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Hugo the Shire horse certified world's tallest living horse at 199cm

The four-year-old Towcester resident has Guinness World Records recognition and could grow even taller.

newest coverage 12d agosummary written 12d ago6 pieces705 likes & upvotes35 comments BlueskyMastodon

What to know

  • Hugo, a four-year-old Shire horse in Northamptonshire, holds the Guinness World Record for tallest living horse at 199cm (6.5 feet).
  • His owner says Hugo could grow even taller, with three years of growth remaining before reaching maturity at around eight and a half years old.
  • Hugo receives intensive specialist care including regular visits from a chiropractor, dentist, vet, and masseuse; he participates in public demonstrations.
many voices

Hugo is a fascinating and impressive animal worth visiting and celebrating.

  • “you guys I need to go visit Hugo the world's tallest horsie look at him you could pet him and hug him around the neck and listen to him eat his grain...”

    amyfou · Mastodon ↗
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Hugo's record is being sarcastically over-inflated with absurd claims about his importance.

  • “Hugo continues to grow at this rate, by 2030 he will no longer fit in the barn. By 2050 he will have grown to the size of Godzilla and could crush humanity.”

    PavelASamsonov · Mastodon ↗

Hugo World's tallest living horseBrett Masters Hugo's ownerGuinness World Records Record certifying body

Hugo the Shire horse certified world's tallest living horse at 199cm
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    Online audience responds with enthusiasm and curiosity about Hugo

    Social media users express interest in visiting the record-breaking horse and appreciation for Shire horses generally.

    “you guys I need to go visit Hugo the world's tallest horsie look at him you could pet him and hug him around the neck…”
    — amyfou
    • PavelASamsonov@mastodon.social

      f Hugo continues to grow at this rate, by 2030 he will no longer fit in the barn. By 2050 he will have grown to the size of Godzilla and could crush humanity. But if we let the Chinese grow their own Hugo first that would be bad. This is why we must invest 100 trillion dollars in Hugo immediately. Neighsayers claim Hugo is "just a horse" and…

      PavelASamsonov@mastodon.socialMastodon13d ago700▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    • amyfou@lingo.lol

      you guys I need to go visit Hugo the world's tallest horsie look at him you could pet him and hug him around the neck and listen to him eat his grain... # horses # news # ShireHorses # tallAnimals # animals https://www. bbc.com/news/articles/clyl6ekp w2ko

      amyfou@lingo.lolMastodon13d ago5▲view on Mastodon ↗
    • sharonahill.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy

      World's tallest living horse based in Towcester 'still growing' www.bbc.com/news/article... World's tallest living horse b...

      sharonahill.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gyMastodon12d agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  2. background

    Hugo certified as world's tallest living horse by Guinness World Records — The four-year-old Shire horse from Towcester, Northamptonshire reached an official height of 199cm (19.2 hands) to the withers. Guinness assessed the measurement with a vet and without shoes to ensure accuracy.

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