If evidence was needed that Britain is a nation of horse lovers, it has now been found.
In the 2027 Guinness World Records, there are two British entries for unrivalled equine firsts.
Hugo is the feature attraction listed as the tallest horse in the world measuring 6ft 3in.
The four-year-old shire horse from Towcester, Northamptonshire is known as a ‘big softie’ and ‘like an oversized dog’ by his carers Brett Masters, 45, and 34-year-old Lisa Masters.
Despite his size both of his parents were average heights, which makes his rapid growth all the more surprising.
To ensure his height was recorded correctly Hugo was measured
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