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For example, a horse that measures 56 inches from the ground up to the top of the withers is 14 hands high, or 14 hh. In English–speaking countries, horses are measured in “hands,” or four–inch increments, a measurement that originated in ancient Egypt. Around the world, where the metric system is standard, many countries use centimeters. However, we don’t hear a horse’s height expressed in inches. A horse’s height is taken by measuring from the ground up to the highest point on the withers, or the ridge between the horse’s shoulder blades. Horses have been around for centuries, so a standard has been in place nearly as long. When we talk about the height of a horse, what do we mean? Do we measure from the hoof to the head? From the tip of the tail to the tip of the nose? And why do we say “hands” when horses don’t have hands? Western Riding Spurs & Western Spur Straps Pack Saddles, Panniers, Saddle Bags & Scabbards

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