Name of Breed: Belgian Horse, Belgian Draft Horse, Brabant, or Brabançon.
Was called the Flanders horse in the middle ages.
Was called the Flanders horse in the middle ages.
Height: Usually between 15 - 17 hands but they can be much larger. The tallest Belgian horse is slightly over 20 hands high, which is the world record. His name is Big Jake, find out more by clicking the link below under "Additional Info".
Colors: Typically brown, chestnut or sorrel but they can be found in other colors as well.
Physical Characteristics: Well-muscled croup, rounded hindquarters, compact, short and strong legs, wide in the front, the head is small in relation to the body, and the often have some feathering on the legs.
Additional Info: These giants are usually docile and patient. The world's tallest horse record is currently held by a Belgian by the name of Big Jake. Find out more here: http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2012/9/record-holder-profile-big-jake-worlds-tallest-horse-video-44749 .
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