Are horses the only thing to be measured in hands ?

Question

Are horses the only thing to be measured in hands ?

Answer 1

i am pretty sure they are the only things measured in hands. unless u want to try a pony!!!

Answer 2

I am sure there are other things or mammals mesured in hands.

Answer 3

Mostly yes. But I'm sure there's at least 1 other thing measured in hands

Answer 4

Well, a few decades ago, a TV programme called Opportunity Knocks had a clapometer, which registered audience reaction to the amateur competitors, so I guess that was measuring in hands!

Answer 5

if you want to measure other things in hands, be my guest lol

Answer 6

Today, it is just used for measuring equines.  However, it has been used as a more common standard of measurement throughout history used by Egyptians, Romans, and many more.  Henry the VIII is the one who standardized it to 4 inches.

Answer 7

Only Equines are measured in Hands. so yes.

Answer 8

donkeys and mules are as well, but i guess they are basically horses!

Answer 9

I believe nowadays it's only horses but the Egyptians originally developed a system of measuring based on body parts from which the cubit was then derived.

'In the ancient Mediterranean cultures, the hand unit developed – along with other measures – based upon references people of the time could relate to, such as body parts (e.g., foot). The problem was, whose foot, or whose hand? There were some inaccuracies.'

Answer 10

Pretty much.

But what does a Shaftment measure?

Answer 11

As far as height, yes

Answer 12

all equine members are measured in hands

Answer 13

I'm pretty sure they are the only animals measured in hands.

Answer 14

unless its a willy!

Answer 15

dunno, soz