Shire horse sizes are the largest among all British draft horses and can stand up to roughly 17.2 hands tall (69 inches). A fully grown stallion can weigh more than 2,000 pounds.

A horse breed celebrated in the U.K. as an integral part of military processions is far rarer in America. Here's what to know about this equine.

Clydesdale horse size. The Clydesdale is a large horse , with males standing 17 to 19 hands (5.7 to 6.3 feet) tall from the ground to their shoulders. They weigh between 1,700 and 2,200 pounds on ...