In equestrian terms, what name is given to a horse that stands no more than 14.2 hands high at the withers?
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Pony
A 'hand' is a traditional unit of measurement equal to four inches, meaning a pony stands less than 58 inches tall at the shoulder. While they are smaller than horses, ponies are known for being incredibly strong for their size and typically have thicker manes, tails, and coats. This specific height limit is strictly used in official equestrian competitions to distinguish between the two categories.