A shire gelding born in Bedfordshire, England, in 1846, Sampson was special for one reason – he was a really big deal. Shire horses are known to be pretty large beasts.

Horses gain fame for many reasons: their beauty, speed, athletic ability, bravery, or, in the case of one horse – their unbelievably large size! The largest horse ever recorded was a whopping 85 ...

There’s no denying that horses are inherently majestic creatures, renowned for their massive size. It could be surmised that one particular equine, however, may have had a neigh-poleon complex.

Indeed, the heaviest horses are used as working and draft horses and have been bred for strength. Discover how big a horse can be by meeting Sampson, the world’s largest horse!