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Missouri (USA),
"Nellie", a mare that they say born in March 1916, died for a
heart attach.
52 years old for a horse (with proof)
In 1970 on January 25th, in Albury, New South Wales (Australia),
"Monty" died, a draft horse, 5 foot 8 inches high, that belonged
to Mrs. Marjorie Cooper. Monthy was born in 1917 at Wodonga, New
South Wales (Australia). His jaws are kept by the Veterinary

Science Institute at Melbourne Universit
The Highest Horse

Firpon, 2,16 m. / 7 foot 1 inches
Firpon, a Percheron gelding, was born in 1959, was 7 foot 1
inches high and had a weight of 2976 lb. He died at Olavarria
Ranch (Argentina) on March 14th 1972
The Lowest Horse

Midnight, 36 cm. / 14.173 inches
In 1969 there was a news about Midnight, a Pony Shetland 14.173
inches high, His owner was Mrs. Susan Perry, of Worth Cicus,
Melbourne (Australia).
The Heaviest Horse

Brooklyn Supreme, 1440 kg. / 3174 lb
Brooklyn Supreme, a Belgian Thoroughbred stallion, was born on
April 12th 1928, was 6 foot 6 inches high and had a weight of
3174 lb. He died on September 6th 1948. His owner was Ralph
Fogleman, Callender, Iowa (USA).
A LIVERY YARD is a place that takes other people's horses or
ponies as paying boarders. There are several types of livery -
grass keep where the animals are cared for when they live
outside, part livery is usually when the animal is stabled at
night and turned out during the day. Feed and grooming are
included as is obtaining farriery or veterinary treatment when
required. Full livery includes full care as well as any required
exercising. Cost is on a scale according to amount of attention
required.

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