Do you know how to measure a horses height?

Animal Fact: Horses height is measured in units known as “hands.” One hand is equal to four inches.

Did you know that horses height is measured in units known as “hands.” One hand is equal to four inches. A horse is usually considered to be 14.2 (14 hands, 2 inches) or taller when mature. Anything under 14.2 when mature is called a pony.

Horses height is measured in units known as hands. One hand is equal to four inches.