That’s
when he’ll be officially presented, to thousands of horse lovers, as
the Guinness World Record holder for world’s tallest living horse.
The
9-year-old Belgian gelding from Smokey Hollow Farm near Poynette stands
20 hands, 2.75 inches — that’s one quarter inch short of 6 foot 11
inches — from the bottom of his unshod hooves to his withers, or top of
the shoulder blades. He’s taller than the previous record holder, a
Clydesdale from Texas named Remington, who’s 20 hands tall.
Jerry
Gilbert, co-owner of Smokey Hollow Farm, said a certificate from
Guinness World Records in England arrived at the farm, by express
delivery, in late March.
But
Jake’s coronation as a world record holder will officially take place
Friday, at the Midwest Horse Fair, scheduled for Friday through Sunday
at the Alliant Energy Center.
Jake
also will appear — along with his sidekick from Smokey Hollow Farm, a
miniature stallion named Nemo — at the Kids Korral throughout the show.
Gilbert
said people are welcome to take Jake’s picture, but probably won’t be
allowed to stand next to him for a height comparison, because Jake, like
many horses, may not be accustomed to strangers.
According
to Gilbert, the Midwest Horse Fair was chosen as the place where Jake
would make his debut as a record-holder because the show long has been a
favorite of the people at Smokey Hollow Farm.
The
event, which attracted more than 52,000 people last year, features more
than 500 exhibitors, numerous horses and educational seminars.
Daily
admission costs are $10 in advance or $12 at the gate;weekend passes
are available for $27 in advance or $36 at the gate. Children 7 and
younger are admitted to the show free, though children will need tickets
for the nightly shows.
Meanwhile, Gilbert is awaiting Big Jake’s official appearance in the Guinness Book of World Records.
“He’s
not guaranteed to be in the book,” he said. “The 2010 edition may have
already gone to press, but maybe he’ll be in the 2011 edition.”
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