# Guinness World Record for tallest living horse

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> Updated: 2026-09-19T11:41:00.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2.

Hugo, a four-year-old Shire horse residing in Towcester, Northamptonshire, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest living horse. To ensure measurement precision, a veterinarian verified his height while he was standing barefoot, recording him at approximately 1.98 to 1.99 meters.

Owner Brett Masters indicated that Hugo is still in a growth phase and may continue to develop until he reaches roughly eight and a half years of age. Due to his massive size and rapid growth, Hugo requires specialized medical attention, including care from a veterinarian, dentist, chiropractor, and massage therapist to monitor his health and hyperactive growth plates.

While Hugo holds the current title for the tallest living horse, he has not surpassed historical record-holders such as Big Jake or the all-time record holder, Samson, who reached 2.19 meters.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: Hugo named the world's tallest living horse

Hugo, a four-year-old Shire horse in England, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the tallest living horse, measuring just over 198 centimeters.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hugo-named-the-worlds-tallest-living-horse

### 2026-09-10: Hugo, a Shire horse, named world's tallest living horse

Hugo, a four-year-old Shire horse in England, has been named the world's tallest living horse by Guinness World Records, measuring 1.99 meters and still expected to grow.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hugo-a-shire-horse-recognized-as-the-worlds-tallest-living-horse

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