Dr. Howard has a unique claim to fame -- he measured the previously held title of the world's tallest horse! Priefert Farms' "Goliath", an 8-year-old Percheron stands 19 hands and one-inch at the withers. That's 6 feet, five inches at the top point of the horse's shoulder! On July 24, 2003 Priefert held a press conference to certify Goliath's stature. Guinness Book of World Records confirmed the prestigious title on July 11, 2003.