Height:
* Smallest: Miniature horses can be as small as 34 inches tall at the shoulder.
* Average: Most horse breeds fall within the range of 14 to 16 hands (56 to 64 inches) tall at the shoulder.
* Largest: The Shire breed can reach up to 19 hands (76 inches) tall at the shoulder, and some individuals can even exceed that.
Weight:
* Smallest: Miniature horses can weigh as little as 50 pounds.
* Average: Most horse breeds weigh between 900 and 1,500 pounds.
* Largest: Shire horses can weigh over 2,000 pounds.
Important Note: These are general ranges. There are always exceptions and individuals can be larger or smaller than the average for their breed.