Brett Masters' Shire horse Hugo has been officially recognized as the world's tallest living horse.
Brett Masters owns Hugo, a four-year-old Shire horse that has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest living horse. Hugo currently stands at 199cm tall at the withers, a height that was officially assessed by a veterinarian to ensure accuracy.
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Masters noted that Hugo is still growing and will continue to develop until he is approximately eight and a half years old. Because Hugo has hyperactive growing plates, he receives specialized care from a chiropractor, dentist, and masseuse, along with a regular feeding regime and supplements. Historically, Shire horses were used as working horses for transport and pulling heavy weights. Hugo is currently being trained to be ridden and participates in demonstrations where he pulls agricultural implements and wagons. Masters noted that Hugo is a gentle horse that receives significant attention from the public when he is shown.