Years ago an acquaintance bought a horse which the seller said was 16hh. When he got the horse home and actually measured it, he was only 15.3hh. He called the seller, who said, "If he shrinks another inch, you give me a call!." If size is an important criterion in your horse shopping, you won’t want to leave home without this Aluminum Measuring Stick. It’s so superior to the other measuring sticks on the market that we don’t even have to discuss it! The clearly marked measuring standard telescopes to measure a full 18 hands. The crossbar has a bubble level so there’s no doubt when you’ve got it right and folds neatly against the standard when not in use. Supplied with a handy vinyl pouch for storage when not in use. Every stable needs one of these. Ellen’s Quarter Horse stallion, Snippers Breeze looks to be about 15.3hh himself!