'He's massive!' Meet Hugo, the world's tallest horse
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Hugo, a four-year-old Shire horse in Towcester, Northamptonshire, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest living horse at 199cm (6.5ft to the withers), and his owner says he is still growing and could exceed that height.
Hugo receives specialized care including regular chiropractic, dental, and veterinary attention due to his abnormal growth; his growing plates are hyperactive and require careful management.
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