Been offered a ride!

[kimberleigh]

Went to a local hunt's opening meet and the secretary asked me to adjust their bridle, which I did, this led to asking why I wasnt mounted. I explained how my lad is only 2 so isnt even near to backing age yet let alone getting out hunting.
They then explained how they have a 13.2hh Highland who is in need of a rider and I would be most welcome to him.

The worry I have is this...I am 5'8 and 10st4 - wouldnt I be huge on him?! They assured me I would be absolutely fine but I wouldnt want to look ridiculous!!

Honest opinions please!!

Kim

 

[ruth83]

You'll be absolutely fine.

Beyond anything else, the sec wouldn't have asked if she thought you were an unsuitable size.

 

[Happy Hunter]

Quick! Take her hand off! - Or else I will come down there and do it for you!

So jealous!

As previously said, I think you will be fine - and if the owner thinks you will be fine, why not give it a try!?

 

[kimberleigh]

I think I will go and see him and see how we get on!

Have seen a few pics of him (jumping, driving & showing) and he's an absolute stunner. If I don't look utterly ridiculous on him then I think we could have a lot of fun

Kim

 

[meesha]

lucky you, free pony to hunt ! go for it - you can repay the favour by hopping on and off to do gates ! have fun

 

[connieconvert]

You will look even more ridiculous if you don't give it a try !

You were in the right place at the right time by the sound of it.

Good Luck.

 

[Highlands]

They ride a lot bigger. Fab ponies, I have three!

 

[Kallibear]

Bite her hand off to ride it!!! I'm the same height and weight and feel positively over- horsed on some highlands! They are FAR bigger than their height suggests!

I'd be amazed if you felt too big on even a smaller highland pony.

Whether you can stop it out hunting is an entirely different matter

 

[Goldenstar]

Go go go for it.

 

[kimberleigh]

Yay! Feel much more comfortable knowing other people of my height/weight ride little uns!!

Am arranging to go and meet him

Kim