When thinking about the world’s most enormous horses, most would envision a team of majestic Clydesdales pulling a wagon. Indeed, the heaviest horses are used as working and draft horses and have been bred for strength. Discover how big a horse can be by meeting Sampson, the world’s largest horse!
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