Measuring Horse Height in Hands – with Chart

Measuring Horse Height in Hands – with Chart

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Step 1: Find A Flat, Even Surface

To determine if your horse is standing straight, check the hooves to make sure they are not spread too far apart or too close together.

Step 2: Measure the Height of the Horse

Horse’s height gets measured from the ground to the horse’s withers. The most accurate one to use is the height measuring stick.

Horse Height Chart

You can convert your measurements from meters to hands using this convenient height chart.

A great way to practice is to grab two or three friends and each of you measure a couple different horses and compare your measurements

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