hh hand: the measurement of the height of horses

In most of eglish speaking countries would like use hand hh to measure the height of horses ,pony etc., such as the USA ,Australia, Canada ,Ireland and the UK.especially in the United State.

Hand unit was  originally based on the breadth of a nomal human hand when was  from ancient Egypt.

Hand high abbreviated to hh or h.Now Today one hh or h equal to exactly 10.16 centimetres or four inches.So if  12hand high is 12x 4=48inches or 12x 10.16=121.92 cm(centimetres).

How to Hook my Horse to my Cart or carriage

Most people have enough knowledge drive a car ,But very little about horse cart. Most people ask us : How to Hook my Horse to my Cart or horse carriage ?Now the following information maybe can help you:

1. Make sure your horse and cart in good condition first.

2. Put your saddle on your horse ,not to let your saddle loose.Of course ,it is good comfortable for your horse and driving.

3. Make sure your good quality bridle to put over your horse head. Do not forget to  adjust the breast collar size to fit your horse.

4. let your horse in the right of cart. Hang your shaft under the saddle using your shaft loop.

5. Make sure your saddle’s straps in good quality and condition,then wrap it around the shaft and tie them tightly.

6. Start to run your bridle to let it through the holder on the saddle . Please hold the lines with your hand and be care to get on your cart ,let’s start to drive.

Also you could visit the following before your horse cart driving:

http://www.hscart.com/driving-instruction.html