he largest horse in recorded history is generally considered to be a Shire horse named Sampson.
Born in 1846 in Toddington Mills, Bedfordshire, England, Sampson stood at a towering height of 21.2 hands (7 feet 2 inches or 218 cm) tall at his withers.
He also weighed around 3,360 pounds (1,524 kg). Sampson's immense size made him a remarkable example of the Shire breed, known for its strength and stature, and he remains one of the most famous and largest horses ever recorded.