World's Tallest Horse?

Posted by Jill Harness in Animal, Odd News, World Records on October 4, 2009 at 11:23 pm


clydesdale240x160Poe the Clydesdale is an impressive 6′ 8″ tall and his owner, Shereen Thomspon, is seeking to have him admitted into the Guinness Book of World Records. Poe weighs over 3,000 pounds and stands at 80.8 inches high. The current record holder is shorter by a mere .8 inches.

The giant horse eats 10 pounds of grain and drinks 75 gallons of water per day. “He is extremely popular, but his size always means people keep a cautious distance from him — although they shouldn’t, as he is a real puppy,” Thompson said.

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11 comments to "World's Tallest Horse?"

  1. Foreigner1
    October 5th, 2009 at 5:28 am

    If there ever was a steed fit for a knight, this must be it...!

  2. Tim Giachetti
    October 5th, 2009 at 6:12 am

    Mr. Ed? We warned you about those steroids bro!!

  3. Skipweasel
    October 5th, 2009 at 7:42 am

    Is it A Canticle for Liebowitz that has the giant horses? Can't remember now - anyway, it's a post-apocalyptic tale in which you're not allowed "deviant" animals, though because giant horses are so useful the rules get bent.

    Anyway, now I've finished rambling - that's what this reminded me of.

  4. ummm
    October 5th, 2009 at 8:59 am

    He's not ten feet tall, he's ten years old. If he were ten feet tall he's be 120 inches, not 80.8.

    Still frickin' huuuuuuge.

  5. LisaL
    October 5th, 2009 at 10:24 am

    Love it!!! So huge and intimidating, but beautiful and majestic :D

  6. Jill Harness
    October 5th, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Thanks ummm

  7. Christophe
    October 6th, 2009 at 1:35 pm

    King size-BBQ, mmmm...

  8. Mick2
    October 8th, 2009 at 12:49 pm

    Read several of your interviews. One says 6'7" another6'8" and yet another says 20.2 hands which would be 6'10" then you say you need to grow his feet to inch out Remington. I saw Remington get measured. You can't beat him.

  9. Gidget
    October 21st, 2009 at 11:12 am

    i hav nvr seen a horse sooooo big. I am soooo interested... I wish i could ride it :)

  10. pat
    October 21st, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    I frankly am tired of the erroneous hype over Poe. The worlds tallest horse certified by Guinness is Remington a Clydesdale in Texas. Remington stands over 6'8 1/2" at the withers over 20 hands tall. The woman who owns Poe has stated in interviews that she put her claim in to Guinness prior to Jan 2009 and yet Remington was certified not Poe. She changes the height of her horse in several interviews and even states that she intends to grow the horses feet in an effort to try to beat Remington. That is patently not legal. A horses feet are to be trimmed just prior to measuring as was done for Remington. I would know. I'm his trainer.

    The record is for the World's tallest horse, not the horse with the longest feet. Remington is the world's tallest living horse! You should check your facts before you publish.

  11. emily tapley
    October 26th, 2009 at 11:51 am

    ok i've seen some pretty tall horses but that ones really tall.sense im a pro rider see a lot of things cool horse hope he keeps growing!!

    ~Emily tapley pro dressage rider


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