Am I too big for him?

[Sassenach_1234]

I’m interested in this horse but I’m concerned I look too big on him…(my stirrups are pretty short here as I was jumping before this)

I’ll be doing a bit of everything on him.

Opinions appreciated before I commit

 

[Sassenach_1234]

Sorry image here

 

[Red-1]

Usually, when people ask that, I think they are. In your case, no, not at all.

 

[DabDab]

No, not too big

 

[holeymoley]

No

 

[Sassenach_1234]

No, not too big

Thanks, good to get second opinion- I think I’m concerned as I’ve been riding 17hh sport horses ? and this one is so slender and 16’2 (but lovely)

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

no, not at all

 

[windand rain]

No but even jumping your stirrups are a bit too short

 

[meleeka]

No and stirrups would be fine longer.

 

[Equi]

Not at all, you just have a very long thigh so will need to have a saddle to accommodate that (and place said saddle on the horse correctly..this one is a little too far forward which coupled with your short stirrups makes you at risk of hitting their elbow)

 

[splashgirl45]

no, you would look just right with stirrups down a few holes

 

[silv]

No you are not, unsure why you feel the need to even ask.

 

[Lady Jane]

What an odd question? Not even close - and I often think people are too big/tall but I try not to be the one to tell them.
Not convinced the saddle is right for the both of you but would like to see your stirrups down a couple of holes on that saddle?

 

[Sassenach_1234]

Why am odd question? I’m used to 17hh chunkier sport horses so it felt different being on him. Also it’s not my saddle as I was just riding him to try him out. I agree my stirrups are too short

 

[Auslander]

No but even jumping your stirrups are a bit too short

They really aren't! I find that the majority of people I see jumping have their stirrups too long, so they can't balance over a fence. Having a right angle behind the knee is pretty much spot on for jumping.

 

[Chuffy99]

So agree with Auslander, for jumping your stirrups are great but you will feel better in a saddle that allows your knee to sit in the knee roll

 

[windand rain]

Have to agree to differ but with the stirrups down you wouldn't look so perched on top. He is a good looking horse so the only thing is do you feel comfortable.