17.2 Hanoverian is he too big to jump?

[Briony_24]

I have a gorgeous 17.2 Hanoverian he is a big boy. We have been doing desssage in the past but he seems to love hunting and gives jumping a really good go.
Do you think he’s too big to do any type of show jumping? Or do Hanoverian of 17.2 do this? He is big boned.
Please be kind he’s only jumped once or twice x

 

[toppedoff]

Can't add anything but he's absolutely gorgeous

 

[AmyMay]

He can do whatever you’d like to do with him.

 

[Briony_24]

Can't add anything but he's absolutely gorgeous

Thank you he is the lovelier most gentle giant

 

[Briony_24]

He can do whatever you’d like to do with him.

I love this comment

 

[blitznbobs]

I had an 18 h warm blood that popped 5 bar gates for a laugh… if he is happy jumping then I don’t see any issue

 

[dottylottie]

i think he’d be perfect for jumping…they won’t look quite so high from up there! lovely boy you’ve got

 

[Lurfy]

I keep my horse at a place where the owners are reputable showjumpers. Several of their best purpose bred horses are around 17.2 hh.

 

[Cadbury]

I’d never guess he’s only jumped once or twice - he looks amazing!!

 

[ycbm]

Welcome to the forum Briony. There are plenty of hunters who would love a horse like him to jump big hedges on. He has a super technique and you're in a lovely balance, what's the previous experience of each of you?
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[j1ffy]

Most SJers at the higher levels will be a similar height. One at my yard is 18hh+ and competing 1.40m with an amateur rider.

Enjoy him, he looks beautiful!

 

[Glitter's fun]

Hello Briony, welcome to the forum.
If he loves something he will be good at it.

 

[thefarsideofthefield]

18 .1 hh

 

[Kaylum]

Mr Blue Sky is 17.2hh

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

Someone I know has a horse of that size & he's being competed professionally & is doing rather well.

 

[Briony_24]

i think he’d be perfect for jumping…they won’t look quite so high from up there! lovely boy you’ve got

Thank you dottylottie you’re right there

 

[Briony_24]

Someone I know has a horse of that size & he's being competed professionally & is doing rather well.

Thank you! That’s great to hear

 

[Briony_24]

Hello Briony, welcome to the forum.
If he loves something he will be good at it.

Thank you goodie’s mum everyone has been lovely!

 

[Briony_24]

Most SJers at the higher levels will be a similar height. One at my yard is 18hh+ and competing 1.40m with an amateur rider.

Enjoy him, he looks beautiful!

Hearing this makes me really happy! I’m looking forward to our adventure together

 

[Briony_24]

18 .1 hh

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Love this!!!

 

[Briony_24]

Welcome to the forum Briony. There are plenty of hunters who would love a horse like him to jump big hedges on. He has a super technique and you're in a lovely balance, what's the previous experience of each of you?
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Thanks for the lovely message! I’ve only had him a year, he has previously done dressage FEI 5 and 6 yo level champs! Advanced medium and nationals at novice and elementary, then regionals to medium. I’ve done a few dressage comps on him locally and Hunter shows in summer and I’ve been out hunting on him this season which he loves!! He’s my second ever horse, I absolutely love horses and have always been around them from a young age. What about you?

 

[ycbm]

He’s my second ever horse, I absolutely love horses and have always been around them from a young age. What about you?

I've just had my 47th (and last) horse put to sleep, I've had horses for 45 years and I'm 66 soon. Your horse looks like a super type. Have fun jumping him.
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[snowangel5]

I don't know much about that breed of horse but you definitely look a great team together

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

I tried to post a link to the 17h2" that I mentioned earlier who's being jumped by a professional but it wouldn't let me. This forum wouldn't allow it.