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The hand is a non-SI unit of measurement of length standardized to 4 in (101.6 mm). It is used to measure the height of horses in many English-speaking countries, including Australia, [1] Canada, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. [2] It was originally based on the breadth of a human hand.
Valegro (born 5 July 2002) is a gelding ridden by the British equestrian Charlotte Dujardin in the sport of dressage.He stands 16.2 hands (66 inches, 168 cm) and has the stable name of Blueberry.
Halla (16 May 1945 – 19 May 1979) was a horse ridden by Hans Günter Winkler. She is the only horse ever to win three Olympic Gold medals in the sport of show jumping. She stood 16.2 hands (66 inches, 168 cm). Halla (also listed as "Sonnenglanz") was born in the yard of Gustav Vierling in Darmstadt. [1]
Secretariat grew into a massive, powerful horse said to resemble his sire's damsire, Discovery. He stood 16.2 hands (66 inches, 168 cm) when fully grown. [21] He was noted for being exceptionally well-balanced, described as having "nearly perfect" conformation and stride biomechanics. [22]
Cleveland Bays. The Cleveland Bay generally stands between 16 and 16.2 hands (64 and 66 inches, 163 and 168 cm), and is always bay in colour. Bright bay horses (bays with a more reddish tint than normal) are the most preferred by breeders, followed by ordinary bay, dark bay and then light bay. [1]
This could cover anything from altering their horse’s feed to maintain optimum weight and energy levels to opting for the best blanket to keep their horse at just the right temperature.
A Hackney Horse in a driving competition. The Hackney Horse's height ranges from 14.2 hands (147 centimetres) to 16.2 hands (168 cm) tall. They may be any solid colour, including bay, brown, chestnut and black. Hackneys often have white markings, often due to the influence of sabino genetics. [5]
The horse will be sound, agile and quick moving with a sure-footed walk. It will have a calm, responsive temperament. All colours are acceptable. Height ranges from 14 to 16.2 hands (56 to 66 inches, 142 to 168 cm). The ideal Australian Stock Horse is well proportioned in all respects according to its size.