Comments on: World’s Tallest Horse? http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 16 Feb 2012 05:24:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jody http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1952515 Jody Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:15:30 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1952515 I really love tall (anything). And I certainly love tall horses. But I've been a tad disappointed by the lack of...shall I say..."spectacular" height of the draft horses that invariably hold the title of tallest living horse. I was a rider for many years, and rode some very tall jumpers. I showed a lovely, black Hanoverian stallion who was 17.2hh. I trained and showed a Trakehner stallion that was 17.3hh. I trained a grade mare who was 18.1hh. And many show jumping fans will remember Big Ben, who was 18hh, I believe. So these were the tall, but normal, horses I rode. When I was looking for a new horse, I was only looking at ones 17h or taller (since I prefer them tall). So, that's why it's a wee bit disappointing for me. A 19h horse is just 4" or so taller than many of the horses I rode and showed. Sure, a 20h+ horse is 8 or more inches taller, which I would probably notice. But I'm kind of hoping I'll get to see a 22h horse, one day. As a long time Great Dane owner, I'm keenly aware of the difference between a typical 36" Dane, and the record holders just under 43". My husband is also just under 7'. So I really notice when someone is over 7' tall, but can tell when they're not quite. What can I say? I like big things! I really love tall (anything). And I certainly love tall horses.

But I’ve been a tad disappointed by the lack of…shall I say…”spectacular” height of the draft horses that invariably hold the title of tallest living horse.

I was a rider for many years, and rode some very tall jumpers. I showed a lovely, black Hanoverian stallion who was 17.2hh. I trained and showed a Trakehner stallion that was 17.3hh. I trained a grade mare who was 18.1hh. And many show jumping fans will remember Big Ben, who was 18hh, I believe.

So these were the tall, but normal, horses I rode. When I was looking for a new horse, I was only looking at ones 17h or taller (since I prefer them tall).

So, that’s why it’s a wee bit disappointing for me. A 19h horse is just 4″ or so taller than many of the horses I rode and showed. Sure, a 20h+ horse is 8 or more inches taller, which I would probably notice. But I’m kind of hoping I’ll get to see a 22h horse, one day.

As a long time Great Dane owner, I’m keenly aware of the difference between a typical 36″ Dane, and the record holders just under 43″.

My husband is also just under 7′. So I really notice when someone is over 7′ tall, but can tell when they’re not quite.

What can I say? I like big things!

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1931771 Kimberly Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:09:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1931771 You can check out the info at www.wiscnews.com or visit Alandru Big Jake on facebook. You can check out the info at http://www.wiscnews.com or visit Alandru Big Jake on facebook.

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1931767 Kimberly Wed, 14 Apr 2010 19:02:30 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1931767 This info. is now wrong.The world's tallest horse is from Poynette,Wi.His name is Big Jake.He's been recently measured by the people at Guiness.The official word came in on Monday April 12th. This info. is now wrong.The world’s tallest horse is from Poynette,Wi.His name is Big Jake.He’s been recently measured by the people at Guiness.The official word came in on Monday April 12th.

]]> By: emily tapley http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1878726 emily tapley Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:51:01 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1878726 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 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

]]> By: pat http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1874764 pat Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:58:51 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1874764 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. 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.

]]> By: Gidget http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1874660 Gidget Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:12:52 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1874660 i hav nvr seen a horse sooooo big. I am soooo interested... I wish i could ride it :) i hav nvr seen a horse sooooo big. I am soooo interested… I wish i could ride it :)

]]> By: Mick2 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1867606 Mick2 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:49:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1867606 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. 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.

]]> By: Christophe http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1867134 Christophe Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:35:55 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1867134 King size-BBQ, mmmm... King size-BBQ, mmmm…

]]> By: Jill Harness http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1866598 Jill Harness Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:05:56 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1866598 Thanks ummm Thanks ummm

]]> By: LisaL http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1866588 LisaL Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:24:38 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1866588 Love it!!! So huge and intimidating, but beautiful and majestic :D Love it!!! So huge and intimidating, but beautiful and majestic :D

]]> By: ummm http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1866570 ummm Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:59:30 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1866570 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. 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.

]]> By: Skipweasel http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1866556 Skipweasel Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:42:48 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1866556 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. 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.

]]> By: Tim Giachetti http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1866541 Tim Giachetti Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:12:25 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1866541 Mr. Ed? We warned you about those steroids bro!! Mr. Ed? We warned you about those steroids bro!!

]]> By: Foreigner1 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/comment-page-1/#comment-1866534 Foreigner1 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:28:15 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/10/04/worlds-tallest-horse/#comment-1866534 If there ever was a steed fit for a knight, this must be it...! If there ever was a steed fit for a knight, this must be it…!

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