Digger, Britain's Biggest Living Horse at 6 Feet 5 inches
Sunday, January 20, 2008
At 6 feet 5 inches high, Digger is believed to be Britain's biggest living horse.
LinkDigger drinks between 20-25 gallons of water a day and needs to be transported in a specialised lorry.
His friends at the farm include12-year-old Sweep, a mini Shetland pony who, despite his intimidating size, is best friends with gentle giant Digger.
At 34 inches tall, he can walk straight under his belly.
Clydesdale horses originated from the valley of the River Clyde and developed as a breed in the early 1700's.
They have traditionally been used as working horses on farms and for long-distance haulage, due to their size and power.
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