Am I really that big?

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benson21

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I am looking for a new horse, but it needs to be a good weight carrier. i am a size 22, 5ft 8 and weigh about 17 stone. I am being made to feel that I shouldnt be riding because of my size, when I phone to enquire about a horse all i am told is, oh no, you will be far too heavy. I might just as well give up.
 
no - i am sure there are plenty of horses that are suitable to carry you, as long as they are fit and healthy, preferably short coupled and have plenty of bone then they will carry you no problem. Opt for natives, native crosses, ID, ID x or similar types and they will be fine. Don't give up.
 
Utter rubbish, there are loads of people out hunting weighing more than that!
Look for a substantial ID or shire cross and you will find a horse, just read the adverts carefully and don't bother ringing the ones who won't suit you.
I would look through the pics on horsemart/horsequest/HH and horse deals and then at least you know what you might be trying.
Don't give up, there will be a horse for you out there..
 
I'm sure you will find a nice horse that will suit you perfectly so don't stress
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I have just phoned about a 15.3 hh Irish draught x conemara, and was told in no uncertain terms that he wouldnt carry me.
 
If you looked for something with a high percentage of draft horse you will be fine - shirex, clydesdalex, suffolk punchx. THe heavy hunters should be able to carry you but really medium weight and below won't have enough bone and could end up with serious problems which won't help either of you. A responsible seller should ask the weight of the potential buyer and not simply sell to anyone so I don't think people are being unreasonable. Perhaps you need to rethink the type of horse you are looking for.
 
I'd go for an ID, or that hunter type, generally if a horse is a good weigh carrier, it will say in ad.

Dont give up!! People aren't advertising due to weather
Where about are you based? I might have one to share in a few weeks?
 
Your quite tall and could easily take a 16.2hh to 17hh. A nice big pure ID around that height would prob be fine!
I agree a 15.3 would be too small.
 
What type of horses have you been enquiring about - age, height, breed/type/build etc?

There are plenty of horses out there that can carry your weight, providing you are being realistic about the type of horse you need and only phoning appropriate ones. A substantial hunter type, ID or IDx or similar of at least 16.2hh should carry you comfortably.
 
Absolutely no way would a 15'3 ID xconn be suitable for that weight. i have a 15'2 ID X conn and he was not comfortable carrying my OH who is 14 stone. He simply has not got enough bone to take the weight for any length of time. A straight ID might be better but I would be looking at something about 16hh with at least 9.5/ 10 inches of bone.
 
Oh well, Im about 6 hours away, sorry, but keep looking

Have you tried Kenthorseproducers, Im not sure how respected they are as adealer but they always have some nice hunter types on horsemart
 
It sounds awful but, as long as it looks up to weight, then don't mention your weight to the seller! I know a few horses that would happily carry that weight yet their owners would have kittens at putting more than 10 stone on them.

I have an ID who'd carry that, & more, without a problem - unfortunately for you there isn't enough money in the world to buy him!
 
You will find one so don't give up. I would try an Irish Draught x shire etc. Best of luck in your search, it does take a while to find the right horse. Took me ages then had to send the sod back
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There are plenty of horses out there that would carry you! my dad is a good 17 stone and he used to ride the 16.2 hunter type mare that I rode as a teenager. she wouldve carried him all day!

It might be worth you adding Cleveland Bay to your list of breeds to consider. I would be looking at something around the 16hh - 16.2 mark with good bone...

don't give up!!
 
dont give up, you will find one.

However, a 15.3HH is far to small for you

I have an IDx, big bone but she is 16.1HH. To be honest, I wouldnt be comfortable with her carrying your weight.

I would try for a pure old fashioned ID, or as others have said, clyesdale or shire, maybe crossed, plus, at least 16.2/3HH.

It also depends what you want to do? Are you planning on competing or hacking?

good luck searching
 
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I am looking for a new horse, but it needs to be a good weight carrier. i am a size 22, 5ft 8 and weigh about 17 stone. I am being made to feel that I shouldnt be riding because of my size, when I phone to enquire about a horse all i am told is, oh no, you will be far too heavy. I might just as well give up.

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Have a look on Emmas website Clip clop traders.

I don't know what you are looking for but I do know that "Billy" would love his very own Mummy (or Daddy) bless him
 
I'm 5"10 and have to say I feel quite big on my 16hh ID/Tb type but he is really quite fine.

It just sort of depends what sort of horse you're looking for/ what you're hoping to do with them ??
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sorry but I would rather have a larger good rider on my horse than a skinny bad rider. A larger person can ride light and a smaller person ride heavy. No you arent too big! Being the height that you are I would say at least 16hh to carry your leg. You are similar height to me although even though Im about 11 1/2 stone I still look too big on anything less.
Dont be put off by these people. You will find a horse thats perfect for you, dont be disheartened xx
 
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sorry but I would rather have a larger good rider on my horse than a skinny bad rider. A larger person can ride light and a smaller person ride heavy.

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umm, to a point, but weight is weight - a 17 stone rider + riding kit + saddle = about 19 stone if not more, and however good the rider, that isn't going to be a light amount for a horse to carry.

sorry, but i think you are restricting yourself to real weight carriers, i.e. heavyweight cobs and purebred draught horses. if you can find one of those, great.
 
My sister used to own a horse called Benson and we're in Kent - just wondered if it was the same horse? He'd be about 20 now. Black heavy weight cob?
 
you arent too big if you pick your breeding on what you phone up for

someone mentioned native/native crosses. I would say only if they are a v overheight or crossed with something heavier or similar to themselves to get the height. I agree that a conniex ID is not going to have enough bone to carry you.
 
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