The World Records Authority is pleased to officially recognise Bombel, a miniature horse from Łódź, Poland, as the Smallest Living Horse (Male) in the world. Owned by Patryk and Katarzyna Zielińska, Bombel measures comfortably within the miniature standards — though his presence and heart are anything but small.

Bombel’s story is one of extraordinary purpose. Far from being defined merely by his record-breaking dimensions, he has become a beloved figure in his community — a gentle, spirited horse whose visits to children’s hospitals bring warmth and joy to those who need it most. His size, which sets him apart in the record books, is the very thing that makes him uniquely suited to his role as a therapy animal.

The World Records Authority celebrates this extraordinary equine for both his record-breaking achievement and his dedication to public service. Congratulations to the Zielińska family for nurturing such a remarkable world record holder.