Am i too big?

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I think i’m paranoid but i’d just like reassurance on this

Im 162cm (roughly 5”4/ possibly 5”4 and a half) and weigh 8 stone and ride a 14hh/14.1hh cob. do you think this is ok? i have long legs, so when i do dressage or no stirrup work i look a bit leggy but personally i don’t think it’s a problem as my legs only hang just below where his girth when i’m doing that, as when i’m jumping i look fine on him.

what do you guys think?

 

[saddlesore]

Seriously? You’re absolutely fine ? Enjoy your lovely cob

 

[Lady Jane]

Not even close to being too big - and I confess I have told people otherwise before. If you want to hunt just make sure he is fit

 

[brighteyes]

No!

 

[Ownedby4horses]

Errr no, I’m 5ft 8 and heavier than you and have a 14hh Dales x.

 

[sbloom]

Absolutely fine, with one caveat - do you fit in the saddle the pony can take? For your size I'd be surprised if you don't, but some ponies are very short backed.

 

[Mule]

Ahm, no..

 

[Mule]

Do they bit check all competitors or just a random few?

 

[Antw23uk]

I am happy to tell people they are too big for their mount .. you are not!

 

[rara007]

I can’t imagine at 5’4 you actually look leggy on a 14hh cob! Not too big by a long stretch.

 

[Leandy]

Haha, you are absolutely fine!

 

[Not_so_brave_anymore]

According to the 20% rule, you'd be fine on my 11.3hh dartmoor!