A 20-year-old Belgian horse who held the Guinness World Record for world’s tallest horse in 2010 has died. Big Jake was a beloved horse who lived on Smokey Hollow Farm in Poynette, Wisconsin. He was 20 hands (6 feet 8 inches) and 2.75 inches tall from hoof to the top of his withers. Jerry Gilbert, owner of the farm, called the horse a “superstar” and said, “He was truly a magnificent animal. He was extremely
Big Jake Known As The World’s Tallest Horse Dies talented.” He was born in March 2001 and weighed over 100 pounds more than a normal Belgian foal at birth. His size and friendly demeanor attracted a crowd everywhere he went. He was the definition of gentle giant and met countless fans at local fairs. In his younger years he competed in draft horse competitions, but spent the last
few years enjoying retirement on green pastures. The farm posted the sad news of his passing on Facebook. “It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of Big Jake. Big Jake was much more than a world record holder. He was a central part of our family. We feel very privileged to have had him in our lives. He truly loved people and impacted many over the
course of his lifetime. We will miss you!!”
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