How big can a horse get???

Answer 1

horses (over 14.2 hands, under 14.2 they are considered ponies) can grow to be over 18 hands (for example shire horses) but are ususlly smaller
PS: 1 hand is 4 inches

Answer 2

Clydesdales can grow to over 18 hands tall. A hand is four inches, so this would be 72 inches, or six feet. A horse is measured from the ground to it's withers. If you feel at the end of a horses mane, you will find a small flat spot, this is the withers. When a horse puts their head down to eat, this is the highest point on the horse.

Mature Clydesdales weigh between 1600 and 2400 pounds, as much as a Volkswagon Beetle.

Answer 3

It depends on what breed of horse. Belgium's can get 18 hands (1 hand is 4") high. While a miniature horse can only get 18-30" high.
The average horse is about 14-15 hands high.

Answer 4

The size of horses varies by breed, but can also be influenced by nutrition. The general rule for cutoff in height between what is considered a horse and a pony at maturity is 14.2 hands(h or hh) (147 cm, 58 inches) as measured at the withers. An animal 14.2h or over is usually considered a horse and one less than 14.2h is a pony.

However, there are exceptions to the general rule. Some smaller horse breeds who typically produce individual horses both under and over 14.2h are considered "horses" regardless of height. Likewise, some pony breeds, such as the Pony of the Americas or the Welsh cob, share some features of horses and individual animals may occasionally mature at over 14.2h, but are still considered ponies.

The difference between a horse and pony is not simply a height difference, but also a difference in phenotype or appearance. There are noticeable differences in conformation and temperament. Ponies often exhibit thicker manes, tails and overall coat. They also have proportionally shorter legs, wider barrels, heavy bone, thick necks, and short heads with broad foreheads.

Light horses such as Arabians, Morgans, Quarter Horses, Paints and Thoroughbreds usually range in height from 14.0 to 16.0 hands and can weigh from 850 lbs to about 1500 lbs. Heavy or draft horses such as the Clydesdale, Belgian, Percheron, and Shire are usually at least 16.0 to 18.0 hands high and can weigh from about 682 kg (1500 lb) up to about 900 kg (2000 lb). Ponies are less than 14.2h, but can be much smaller, down to the Shetland pony at around 10 hands, and the Falabella which can be the size of a medium-sized dog. The miniature horse is as small as or smaller than either of the aforementioned ponies but are classified as very small horses rather than ponies despite their size.

Answer 5

It varies between different breeds but the biggest a horse can get is up to about 18hh.

Answer 6

The tallest horse at this time is 'Goliath' who is 19.1h (that is 6'5" at the wither). He is a solid black Percheron.

Answer 7

i agree 100% with lizzie

Answer 8

What do u mean? I hope you're talking about growth!

Answer 9

You should be more specific as to your question.