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Horses are measured in 'Hands'. Each hand is 4 inches

You write it like this: 12.1hh. One inch higher would be 12.2hh. another inch higher is 12.3hh. But, one more inch taller, and it goes to the next highest number: 13hh

If they are under 14.2hh then they are a pony, if they are over, they are a horse.

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A horse's height is measured from the ground to what body part which is actually sort of like its shoulder blade?

A horse's height is measured from the ground to the withers, which is the highest point on the horse's shoulder blades. This measurement is used as a standard way to describe the size of a horse.


What does full up mean when measuring a horse?

"Full up" refers to a horse's height measured at the highest point of the withers. It signifies that the horse is at its maximum height for its breed or type.


What is the measurement of a hand in the height of a horse?

Height for horses and ponies is measured in hands at the withers, or shoulder blade of the horse. A hand is equal to four inches. You can buy measuring devices, but yardsticks work just as well.


Do you measure a horse hand at the head or back?

You don't measure it at either point, to be technical. Horses are traditionally measured in units called hands, which measures literally how many hands tall a horse is. One hand is equivalent to 4 in., or 10 cm. You measure at the highest point of the withers when the horse is standing square--ideally without shoes on. (By the way, the withers are the point at which the mane stops and the neck begins to slope into the back. This is my definition of it, anyway. Look up the parts of a horse to see where the withers are.) ________________________________________________________________________________________


How do horse measurements work?

Horse measurements are typically taken in hands, with each hand equaling 4 inches. The height of a horse is measured at the withers, which is the highest point on the horse's back. For example, a horse that stands 15 hands high would be 60 inches tall at the withers.

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A horse's height is measured from the ground to what body part which is actually sort of like its shoulder blade?

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What are the units for measuring height?

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Do horses get measured vertically or horizontal?

If its the height of the horse you're measuring then, vertically, from the floor to the horse's withers. Horses are measured in hands.


Why is a solid figure measured in cubic units?

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What point on the horse is the height measurement taken?

The point on the horse is the height measurement taken is the withers.


What is base times height?

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What are the height of a horse?

horses are tons of different heights, and they are measured in hands


What customary unit would you use to measure a horse?

Hands is popular, otherwise feet or meters, depending on location.


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