What is a hypsometer?
A hippometer is the instrument used to accurately measure a horse's height at the withers.
Detailed Explanation
The hippometer is a vertical graduated pole with a sliding horizontal arm that rests on the horse's withers to accurately measure its height. It is the official tool for breed evaluations, buying and selling, and competitions with height limits (pony categories). There are also height measuring tapes, which are less precise but practical. The measurement must be taken with the horse standing square on flat, firm ground, without thick horseshoes that could falsify the result.
Related questions
- At what age does a sport horse perform best?
- My Horse Is Getting Too Fat on Feed? What to Do
- What to Do If My Horse Won't Walk?
- Horse in a stable vs. in a paddock
See all Rincón del Valle guides
Related questions
- What is a horse's pastern?
- What is a female horse called?
- Basic dictionary of equestrian equipment
- What is 'air coughing' or air sucking in horses?
Introduction to riding available in store.
