The title of "Tallest Living Horse in the World" went to an 11-year-old Percheron horse named Goliath on July 24. He stands 19.1 hands high, or 6'5" at the withers, weighs in at around 2,500 pounds, and is based in Mount Pleasant, Texas. He is owned by Priefert Manufacturing, a producer of almost 200 products for the livestock, equine, canine, and estate fencing industries.

Goliath

Courtesy Priefert Manufacturing

At 19.1 hands, Goliath, an 11-year-old Percheron, is now the tallest horse in the world. He is well-known for his gentle nature, especially with kids

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