Meet ‘Big Mac’: Orange County Sheriff’s Office welcomes massive new horse

Deputies said ‘Big Mac’ the horse brings strength and size to the mounted unit.

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By James Tutten

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Orange County deputies welcomed a new four-legged member to the force.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrival of “Big Mac” to its mounted horse unit.

Big Mac is a 5-year-old Percheron Cross from Blairsville, Georgia, that stands at an impressive 16.1 hands (around 5 feet, 5 inches) tall and weighs 1,480 pounds.

Deputies described Big Mac as a “powerhouse,” set to serve and protect the community.

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