The World's Smallest Horse

Thumbelina, the World's Smallest Horse

Further to our previous post about miniature horses, we thought we'd go a little further and tell you a little bit about the 'World's Smallest Horse'.

'Thumbelina', born in St. Louis, Missouri in 2001 stands at a small but mighty 43 centimetres (17 in) tall and weighs 26 kilograms (57 lb). Thumbelina was born with Equine Dwarfism which, similar to its effects in human births, resulted in shortened limbs, accounting for Thumbelina's diminutive stature. 

There have been several attempts at Thumbelina's title in the Guinness Book of World Records, including Einstein, who was the World's smallest New Born Foal, born in Barnstead, New Hampshire in 2010, weighing only 9lbs and standing at a minute 14 inches tall. 

However, as Einstein is not a dwarf Horse, his growth naturally takes him beyond Thumbelina's tiny frame.

Have you seen a horse that could challenge Thumbelina's title? Please get in touch and let us know!