* Hands: A hand is a unit of measurement specifically for horses. It equals 4 inches. So, a horse that is 15 hands tall is 60 inches (15 x 4 = 60).
* Measurement Point: A horse's height is measured from the highest point of the withers (the area between the horse's shoulder blades) to the ground.
Why "Hands"?
* Historical: The hand unit originated from the measurement of a handspan, which was the distance between the end of a person's thumb and their little finger when their hand was outstretched.
* Practicality: This unit of measurement was practical for people working with horses, as it allowed for quick and easy estimations of a horse's height.
Let me know if you have any other questions!