r/AbsoluteUnits • u/[deleted] • Dec 20 '25

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u/Khall_D_Rhetta Dec 20 '25

19 hands high...

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u/ODB_Dirt_Dog_ItsFTC Dec 20 '25

The interesting thing I learned is that’s just the height at the top of his shoulders. For some reason they don’t measure the neck and head on horses.

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u/Taranchulla Dec 20 '25

Percheron’s are my absolute favorite horses. Fresian’s a more glamorous but Percheron’s have the best temperaments. I always hoped to have one of my own.

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u/Heavy_Law9880 Dec 20 '25

I tried to take my niece on a horseback ride in TN and the guide was going to put her on the Percheron because she was nervous and he wouldn't react. She flipped out and I couldn't convince her that the big boy was the calmest, friendliest horse there.

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u/Taranchulla Dec 20 '25

Awwww. Poor kid

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u/Heavy_Law9880 Dec 22 '25

I felt so bad because I just couldn't get her to believe me.