That's neigh bother! Britain claims two equine firsts in Guinness World Records

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 19:01 EDT, 9 September 2026 | Updated: 19:01 EDT, 9 September 2026 If evidence was needed that Britain is a nation of horse lovers, it has now been found.In the 2027 Guinness World Records, there are two British entries for unrivalled equine firsts.Hugo is the feature attraction listed as the tallest horse in the world measuring 6ft 3in.The four-year-old shire horse from Towcester, Northamptonshire is known as a 'big softie' and 'like an oversized dog' by his carers Brett Masters, 45, and 34-year-old Lisa Masters.Despite his size both of his parents were average heights, which makes his rapid growth all the more surprising.To ensure his height was recorded correctly Hugo was measured without his horseshoes on by a vet.Hugo is joined by 43-year-old Miranda Worby who has collected the largest number of My Little Pony items in the world.With 4,550 pieces so far, Miranda's collection dates back to her early childhood. Lisa Masters, 34, with Hugo who is the tallest horse in the world measuring six foot 3 inches Miranda Worby, 43, has the largest collection of My Little Pony collectables with 4,550 toys Aged three when she began her hobby, Miranda initially wanted a real horse of her own, but her parents told her no.Soon after she spotted a My Little Pony toy in a shop window and fell in love.The first pony she bought was a pink figure called Snowflake which she still has today.By the late 1990s, Miranda realised there were My Little Pony collectables which were only released in some countries and began to use the internet to track down rare finds.Undaunted by the scale of her quest, she also moved house in 2018 when her collection had grown so large that she needed more room to display it.Miranda said getting into the Guinness World Records means 'everything' to her.She added collectors should 'never be embarrassed for collecting what you love! There are plenty of other people who love it too, so be proud and never ashamed of what you adore'.