Could I ride an 11.2hh pony?

[Rachaelpink]

Someone at my work has an 11.2hh pony and I was thinking of taking it in an in hand class and possibly ridden for her. I went to see it but i'd forgotten how small 11.2hh actually is! I'm 5ft and not sure of exact weight at moment but I usually fluctuate between 7 - 7 1/2 stone. Usually nearer 7. Would I get away with riding it in some M & M classes? (I'm 25 by the way).

 

[maletto]

I wouldn't have thought your weight would be an issue (someone correct me on that if I'm wrong!!) but you might look rather large on it? I'm 5'2" and got on a 13hh pony last week and thought my feet were going to touch the ground!!

 

[ChesnutsRoasting]

Weight wise i shouldn't think a problem, but if you're all legs then you might look a bit daft if you want to show! I'm 5ft2in & ride a 13.2 welshie, wouldn't want to go any smaller though.

 

[Maisy]

I occasionally ride my 11.3 pony and I am about 11 stone!!!! She has *no* problem carrying me whatsoever, and has been known to take off!!!! I wouldnt ride her for long periods of time, but my friend, who is about 10st rides her several times a week and she keeps up with my horse without breaking sweat!!

....these little ponies sometimes just arent kids ponies (mine is an example) but she *loves* working so I figure it is better that she is ridden by us than left to get fat and bored in a field!!

 

[Sol]

I weigh about the same and am slightly taller (5'4) and I ride my 11.1hh welshie Might also depend on how wide the pony is? And how long your legs are! Short legs or a wide pony and you probably wouldn't look too bad

 

[Ziggy_]

Short answer, yes! I'm taller and heavier and have ridden similar sized ponies.

 

[pixie]

I use this chart from the Mounted Games Association rules to work it out: http://www.mgagb.co.uk/uploads/Rider Weights.pdf

 

[Brandy]

If you are planning to take it in M & M classes it presumably quite well built? I mean, becuase its some sort of native?

In which case, you'll be fine. I'm 5ft 7, 12 1/2 stone and ride a 13.2 welsh tank. No problems at all.

However, I wouldn;t go near a finer built pony of the same height.

 

[Rachaelpink]

Thanks for replies. I'll try riding it this week if owners around.

 

[Angelbones]

Obviously it depends on the stamp of pony, but I wouldn't put a rider of your height or weight on a pony that small, no offense meant

I moved my kids off their 11.2 way before they reached your height / weight - maybe I'm just over sensitive about these things but I hate seeing little ponies ridden by too big adults. I don't have a scientific reason to backup my feelings on this, its is literally just how I feel about it.

 

[Donkeymad]

At your weight, no problems at all. Your feet may be below the belly and it would look wrong for showing, but for at home, no problem at all.

 

[BlueThePiebald]

i checked the mounted games association height/weight chart, and for me it said that for a 121lbs 5ft2 female, i could ride:
stocky 11.2/11.2hh
a medium pony between 12.ohh and 12.2hh
a fine pony at 13.2hh

so you should be fine if its a stocky one

 

[rara007]

Would look quite normal in open M+M classes I'd have thought? Go for it

 

[sarcasm_queen]

Zombie thread alert!

 

[Lintel]

I rode a 11.2 Welsh A- and jumped him.
I'm 5,2ft and about 8 stone.
He carried me without a second though
As long as your well balanced I wouldn't see a problem, he now is ridden once a week by a heavier rider than me and slightly taller.
- it doesn't look the best combo right enough!

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Err, this thread is 6 years old, why has it been bounced? :confused3:

Bluethepiebald, why do you bounce old threads? Very baffling. ....