Horse people: we need to talk about hands. We're making the case that one of the horse world's most beloved traditions may also be one of its most confusing. While the rest of equestrian sport has largely embraced metric measurements, horses themselves are still commonly measured using a system that dates back thousands of years—and doesn't behave like a normal decimal system. Swipe through for the argument, then tell us where you stand. #theplaidhorse #horses #equestrian #hunterjumper #showjumping #dressage #eventing #horsemanship #horseownership #horseeducation #equinesport #horsesofinstagram #equestrianlife #horsepeople #ponyclub #sporthorse #horseworld #equestriancommunity #equestriandiscussion #hunterjumper