'Full Up' what does it mean?

[Stella2]

I heard different explanations for when a horse's height is described as 'Full Up'!

What does it mean?

[lindz]

It means its as big as its type/breed will allow. Eg, the max height limit for a Highland is 14.2. So a 14.2 Highland would be descirbed as 'up to height' or 'full up'.

[Stella2]

but its seen to describe cross breeds :confused:

[lindz]

The expression isnt just for breeds, it can be for types too. Eg, hunter, riding pony etc where the classes they may enter would have height limits.

[chev]

Some people also use it to describe a horse or pony that gives the impression of being bigger than they are, if you see what I mean - like a very cobby 14.2 might be described as full up where a light weight, light-boned 14.2 might not.

[nutkin]

I would describe my horse as a full up 16.1hh because although on his registration papers he is classed as that he actually measures 16.1 and 3/4 so is very close to 16.2hh

[Bay Mare]

Some people also use it for youngsters to say that they have reached their 'mature' height and won't grow any more.

[cazrider]

As Chev says, I'd have described my mare Elsa as a "full up 15.1" as she was chunky and looked and rode bigger. Sennie is a small 15.0 as he looks like a big pony so seems smaller than he actually is.