Most horse breeds fall around the median average in the equine world who tend to be around 15 hands with a weight of 1100 pounds. Stallions tend to be a little taller and heavier but mainly the normal horse is of that measure. Some of the breeds are bigger and what you are going to watch in this video is a short info about the 10 biggest horse breeds in the world.
10) Dole
It is considered as a draft horse but it has blood added from Arabians and Thoroughbred. They are really strong and agile.
9) FJORD
Although it is a relatively small horse compared to some of the other biggest horse breeds, its agility and strength are equal to any other horse. It is one of the world’s oldest breed and they have a good temperament.
8) SUFFOLK
Suffolks tend to be 16-17 hands in height and can weigh up to 2,200 pounds. What is special about them is that they have one coat color.
7) ORLOV TROTTER
This horse breed is known for their fast trot, outstanding speed, and stamina. When they are fully mature they can reach the weight of 1,500-1,800 pounds.
6) AMERICAN CREAM
This is one of the rarest horse breeds in the world today. It is the only draft horse that was developed in the United States that is still in existence. They are above 16 hands and weigh at least 1,800 pounds.
5) DUTCH DRAFT
It is a new breed developed after the World War I. Most Dutch Draft horses stand at 16 hands and are usually bay, gray, or chestnut.
4) BELGIAN DRAFT
This big horse breed is also one of the oldest breeds that stands between 16.2-17 hands and weighs about 2,000 pounds.
3) PERCHERON
This breed comes from France but it has Arabian genetics. They range from 15 to 19 hands and weigh up to 2,500 pounds.
2) CLYDESDALE
Clydesdales used to be a rather small, but heavy breed. Through improvements with other draft horses over the last 100 years, however, it has become a tall breed today. Clydesdales are used in competitive events, as riding horses, and for some farm work by those who prefer to avoid modern technology.
1) SHIRE
This British horse breed is usually gray, bay, or black. It is also a very tall breed of horse, having held the world record for largest and tallest horse at various times. They stand at least 16.2 hands and can weigh up to 2,400 pounds.
