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How tall and long is the average horse?

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Horse Height

Horse sizes vary a lot by breed but a horse is over 14.2 hands when measured at the withers. The average varies from breed to breed, as obviously a light show hack who's maximum height is around 16.hh is never going to have the same average height as a shire or other draught/heavy horse who's minimum height may be 16.hh.

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