What exactly does 'full up' (height) mean??

[DipseyDeb]

As title really....I mean...what's the difference between a 14.2 and a 'full up 14.2???

 

[shadowboy]

some ponies have massive withers and don't actually feel 14.2 to ride etc. I have a full up 13.2as he has no withers so basically is 13.2 he is also quite a big 13.2 so will take up the leg and will 'feel bigger' than some other 13.2's

 

[Syrah]

A horses height is measured to the top of the withers.

So the height of the horses back is higher on a low wither/no wither horse and they are called full up.

 

[DipseyDeb]

Got it...thank you!!

 

[tinap]

I feel a bit thick now!! I thought it was the upper end of height ie my boy got measured at 141.6cm which is 13.3& 3/4hh so nearer 14hh than 13.3hh hence a full up 13.3hh!!

 

[mrogers]

normally it means something that wont measure into its height unless you scalp its feet and let the condition down ;-P lol

 

[dafthoss]

It can either be that they are nearer 14.3 than 14.2. Or they feel bigger to ride as they have low withers or a longer stride.

 

[tinap]

Haha!! Yea I've seen a lot of 'full up' 13.2's that are questionable!!

 

[quirky]

normally it means something that wont measure into its height unless you scalp its feet and let the condition down ;-P lol

This ^^.

I bought a full up 14.2HH who when measured was 14.3HH .
Didn't make any difference to me, if it was an issue, I'd have had her measured prior to purchase .

 

[ofcourseyoucan]

i would agree with mrogers!! if the pony is a full up 14.2 on an annual certificate be prepared to travel miles to find a pad that will measure it in! if you are doing height restricted showing classes then you need to get one with a life height cert. but if seriously big for its measured size, and you get re measured at the showground you will lose your qualification.

 

[Suziq77]

normally it means something that wont measure into its height unless you scalp its feet and let the condition down ;-P lol

yep, i agree - sleepless nights before the measuring, big sigh of relief at 7 years old and don't stand too close in the line up

 

[only_me]

A full up 14.2 implies that they are actually 15hh but have a measuring cert for 148

 

[xspiralx]

As above really, I'd say a horse that might technically be a certain height but feels bigger, due to big build, large stride, chunky etc.

 

[Spook]

Beware the "full up to height" 4/5/or 6 yo...... they may well measure out!!

 

[Waterborn]

I would always have a pony measured before purchase, I've even been know to take a measuring stick with me to the viewing!

 

[Spook]

I agree Waterborn, I always take a measuring stick with me now if the height is important, no point having the expense of the vet etc. if it's too big for the job anyway.