All this talk of weight.....

[gwniver]

Agree. I don't think she looks tall anyway. More like tblover is used to seeing big horses and short riders

THANKS FfionWinnie AND littlelegs

I sometimes get worried that i am to tall
But then i realise that i ain't selling him so...
but thanks guys for saying that i am not

 

[ozpoz]

I agree that 12st looks like a good max for the first horse. I would ignore the words "irish draft" and judge the horse in front of me, which does not look up to carrying any more than that.

Also, re. highlands carrying stags - they walk slowly down hills,occasionally. It is a short season and they have the rest of the year to recover/do something different, generally with much lighter weights on their backs! You'll find the traditional type,bred/used for hill work, and modern riding type are two quite different things.

 

[JFTDWS]

You'll find the traditional type,bred/used for hill work, and modern riding type are two quite different things.

Perhaps you can explain, then, how my older highland's (very similar) half brother is a successful deer pony, while mine is a ridden pony, who jumps 1m plus and competes at novice dr As far as I'm aware, difference in type within the breed relates more to bloodline and breeder preference than it does to end usage.

 

[Hunter93]

Well this thread could be a confidence knocker haha!
This is my 16hh 4 yro tb

Whatcha think

 

[JackAT]

I'd probably say 12 1/2 stone for the TB above for normal work. Has a bit of a slim neck, but is that can always be built up with some good exercise. I'd be tempted to say maybe 11 stone if doing intense work.

 

[Dovorian]

Re: Too Tall,

I don't think the rider is to be honest, think of Mark Todd and William F-P. Properly too tall and overweight riders are a different kettle of fish, quite apart from looking underhorsed and less aesthetically pleasing, they can damage the poor horse.

Another funny thing is how folk underestimate their riding weight - so many saddles seem to only weigh ounces. I have never done it but it would be interesting to weigh tack, boots, hunt coat and what have you, add to the rider's weight and then have a fit!

 

[RubysGold]

does no one have any thoughts on mine?

 

[FfionWinnie]

THANKS FfionWinnie AND littlelegs

I sometimes get worried that i am to tall
But then i realise that i ain't selling him so...
but thanks guys for saying that i am not

I am tall on mine but I don't much care these days as I wouldn't have a bigger one as a gift anyway!

Is yours quite young?

 

[alainax]

This is an interesting post
What about my boy?

Hes about 15.2hh, 4yo. Took this pic last summer, hes leveled out now but hes been turned away 5 months so has no fitness.

does no one have any thoughts on mine?

He looks like he still has some maturing to do, so best not with too much weight on him for the start. Id say around 12 stone max for now, with the potential to go up to around 14 or so when he mature and strong

 

[gwniver]

I am tall on mine but I don't much care these days as I wouldn't have a bigger one as a gift anyway!

Is yours quite young?

yeah, he is a 4 year old

 

[FfionWinnie]

yeah, he is a 4 year old

So is mine. He will be totally different in two years I bet

 

[Cheiro1]

This is an interesting post
What about my boy?

Hes about 15.2hh, 4yo. Took this pic last summer, hes leveled out now but hes been turned away 5 months so has no fitness.

12/13 stone for now, just hacking about, more when he is fitter and a little older

what weight do you think this guy can carry

11/12 stone?

Well this thread could be a confidence knocker haha!
This is my 16hh 4 yro tb

Whatcha think

I would say maybe 12/12.5 stone for hacking and light work, 11 for fast work or jumping?

 

[Gentle_Warrior]

how about this one

LOL

 

[alainax]

how about this one

LOL

At a rough guess... between 5 and 20 stone Presuming it does in deed have legs

Such a cute pic Amost like a fiery red!

 

[alainax]

I guess I should play too considering ive been commenting on so many

16.2/3 6yo IDX ( unknown on the x, vet + yo reckon shire - I think some kind of mud wallowing hippo.... )

Shoe size special order

I know I know... useless pic

 

[ArabianGem78]

How about this one?

14.2hh arab. Crabbet bred so lovely and chunky. Rising 11.

I'll give you my stats in a bit....!

 

[ArabianGem78]

I guess I should play too considering ive been commenting on so many

16.2/3 6yo IDX ( unknown on the x, vet + yo reckon shire - I think some kind of mud wallowing hippo.... )

Shoe size special order

I know I know... useless pic

stunning horse!! i'm really rubbish on weight allowances but I think 16 stone, easily.

 

[windand rain]

If he is as tall as he looks I would guess if you can get on he will carry you

 

[JFTDWS]

How about this one?

14.2hh arab. Crabbet bred so lovely and chunky. Rising 11.

I'll give you my stats in a bit....!

I don't do "weight allowances" on the strength of a pic, but I think your arab is gorgeous. Great pic!

 

[windand rain]

Bet that lovely Arab could easily carry 12 stone or more they do seem to be animal of choice for big endurance riders seen some pretty hefty riders on the rides all on Arabs

 

[FfionWinnie]

What about the one on the left then. 13.1 7 yr old welsh CxD

 

[RubysGold]

He looks like he still has some maturing to do, so best not with too much weight on him for the start. Id say around 12 stone max for now, with the potential to go up to around 14 or so when he mature and strong

Thanks,
Im under 12 stone, and I know I'd never be at risk of being too heavy (though I am tall on him) but its interesting to know

 

[biggingerpony]

Ooooo Interesting! How about this one??

15/15.1 TB 21 years old.

 

[Puddock]

Ok, what about mine? 16.3hh, 21 year-old driving bred KWPN, so mainly Gelderlander:

 

[ozpoz]

Perhaps you can explain, then, how my older highland's (very similar) half brother is a successful deer pony, while mine is a ridden pony, who jumps 1m plus and competes at novice dr As far as I'm aware, difference in type within the breed relates more to bloodline and breeder preference than it does to end usage.

I think "successful" when used in deer pony context means 'doesn't freak at the smell of blood' rather than anything competitive.
And yes, your last sentence is correct

 

[ArabianGem78]

Thanks for the lovely comments about my little arab. She's my pride and joy - and doesn't she know it!!! I'm around 8 1/2 stone and 5'6" so she (and my equally fabulous PBA - 14.3, arab, welsh,TB. An amazing combination of breeds. Cracking little horse) never struggles with my weight, even on longer endurance rides. But I do feel like my feet dangle in the air at times!

 

[alainax]

stunning horse!! i'm really rubbish on weight allowances but I think 16 stone, easily.

thanks

If he is as tall as he looks I would guess if you can get on he will carry you

lmao!! what a great way to put it

How about this one?

14.2hh arab. Crabbet bred so lovely and chunky. Rising 11.

I'll give you my stats in a bit....!

Thanks for the lovely comments about my little arab. She's my pride and joy - and doesn't she know it!!! I'm around 8 1/2 stone and 5'6" so she (and my equally fabulous PBA - 14.3, arab, welsh,TB. An amazing combination of breeds. Cracking little horse) never struggles with my weight, even on longer endurance rides. But I do feel like my feet dangle in the air at times!

She is just stunning, what a fitty! Sorry i think your too light for her, please send her to me

 

[alainax]

Ok, what about mine? 16.3hh, 21 year-old driving bred KWPN, so mainly Gelderlander:

ooo hes lovely, looks very strong. Looks like could easily carry a 15 stone and then some! But maybe woudl be nicer not to due to his age - although to be fair.. he doenst look it!

 

[ArabianGem78]

Sorry alainix did I offend you somehow? I didn't mean to. Your horse looks fabulous - like he/she could carry a man out hunting all day and not break a sweat.

You are welcome to have Marjorie after today's performance......!

 

[ArabianGem78]

There are some fabulous horses on here. LOVE that CxD at the top of this page....