Foal Einstein claims to be the smallest horse in the world. It weighs 2.7 kg, has a height of 35.5 cm. The animal is going to enter the Guinness Book of Records … The
unusual animal was born on Friday in Barnsteady, New Hampshire, in the UK at the farm "Teese Horse Miniatures". At birth, Einstein weighed 4 kg. Its owner, Rachel Wagner, intends to submit an application to the Guinness Book of Records in the nomination "The smallest horse in the world."
Einstein belongs to the Pinto breed. Traditionally, this breed is considered the horse of the American Indians. The Pinto was used as a warhorse due to its natural camouflage coloration.
The maximum height of the spotted horse reaches 145-155 centimeters.
Until today, the world's smallest was considered a miniature bay mare Tambelina - translated from English - "Thumbelina". It is owned by Kay and Michael Gossling from Saint Louise, Missouri, USA. They are breeding small horse breeds.
Tambelina weighs 44 kg and is 25 cm tall.
Meanwhile, in Australia, in the County of Shire, there is a horse of the Shire Luscombe Nordrem or Nobby breed. He was recognized as the largest horse in the world. The animal weighs over a ton. Nobby's height is 2.05 meters. Horse owner Jane Greenman says her pet continues to grow.
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