Am I too big?
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Amymay Again
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Possibly. A side on picture would be better to judge.
Tiddlypom
Carries on creakily
Sorry, but I do think that you are too big for him as you are now.
You’d be grand on a chunky cob of that size, but he’s fairly fine.
You’d be grand on a chunky cob of that size, but he’s fairly fine.
JBM
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You only have 20kg of room for tack and clothes based on the 20% rule
But that rule only applies if he’s in good shape and well muscled which he may not be as only newly backed and young
But that rule only applies if he’s in good shape and well muscled which he may not be as only newly backed and young
I'm Dun
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You are roughly 78kgs which is 5kgs over the 15% which is the maximum you'd want on a young weak horse, and then you have to add tack which can add another 5kgs easily.
I'm Dun
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20% absolutely doesnt apply to 4yr olds unfortunately.
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
If it's a typical photo then I'm really sorry but the fact he isn't standing square even in front gives you your answer. Sorry!
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ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
But take 11 points out of 10 for asking.
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Lex1979
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Thanks for the replies Ive lost two stone so I'm keeping going with it do you think I'm too tall for him ( not much I can do about height) as I'm happy to let my friend ride until hes stronger
Jenko109
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Of course you aren't too tall!
Let your friend ride him and focus on losing a stone. Then you will be grand.
Let your friend ride him and focus on losing a stone. Then you will be grand.
HopOnTrot
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I’m taller than you but my mare is 13.2, I keep at 15% of her weight and I’m clearly tall on her but it’s not too bad. The only “horse” I’ve ever felt big on was an Arab built like knife!
ycbm
Einstein would be proud of my Insanity...
Widgeon
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That sounds like an ideal plan. Lucky horse to have such a good start and a thoughtful owner. Good luck with the last bit of weight loss, I'm very impressed by what you've managed already! Maybe you could do in-hand stuff with him too, in the meantime?
Lex1979
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Thank you yes I'm always working on his groundwork he like consistency
wills_91
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Well done on your lose so far. You look very happy up there I'm sure that will keep you going to reach your target 
ihatework
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What a lovely little horse, lucky you!
I’d be aiming for a max of 70kg, so if you have someone else to ride him in interim that sounds like a good plan, by the time you have lost a bit more and he has strengthened up there will be no stopping you as a partnership
I’d be aiming for a max of 70kg, so if you have someone else to ride him in interim that sounds like a good plan, by the time you have lost a bit more and he has strengthened up there will be no stopping you as a partnership
LadyGascoyne
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Well you're both going in the direction for a successful partnership then.
I'm nearly 5'8 and one of mine is just about 15hh so height of both human and horse isn't a linear thing. A lot will depend on how narrow your horse is, and your own proportions. But I suspect you'll be fine overall.
I had to get my weight a bit down to ride my baby horse because she didn't grow, and the best thing for both of us was to do tons of walking in-hand. She got to see the world and is now a wonderful, wonderful hack, and I got so fit!
AShetlandBitMeOnce
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Well done for asking OP! It can be a tricky subject. When I was too heavy for my then 3yo I took him out hacking in hand, it helped me get my steps in and lose some weight and it also means that my horse is now pretty much bombproof to hack (excluding the odd baby moment) as he has seen everything and had the confidence of me being on foot to get him through any sticky moments - so I would definitely recommend doing that!
suestowford
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I'm impressed that you've already lost 2 stone, that's well done. I should think once he's muscled up & a bit older you will have lost a bit more and that would be just about perfect. Not too tall for him at all.
Lex1979
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Thanks all - I have had him since he was two didn't have him backed until 4 he's slow grower. He's a whitehawk and his brothers and sisters didn't mature until 6-7. I'm happy to wait everything is for him, and another stone is my goal. I'll keep you all posted 