Is an Elk Bigger Than a Horse?

It Depends on the Horse Breed

Generally, adult male elk are larger than most horse breeds, reaching 5 feet at the shoulder and up to 1,100 pounds.

However, some draft horse breeds like Clydesdales or Shires are much larger, standing over 6 feet and weighing over 2,000 pounds.

So while a typical elk is larger than a typical horse, some horses are certainly larger than elk.