Do you think I am too big?

[CharlotteBeth]

Okay, so my pony is just 14.1hh, and I'm 5'4, and size 8-10, and I weigh just under 8 1/2 stone, and I'm 17.
He is a Irish Cob, though he is not chunky, he is solid.
He doesnt feel small and fine when your on him, and people tell me i look fine on him.
I dont want to sell him, and cant afford to buy a new one. We dont do BSJA or anything, just a few local shows.
Really I just need people to tell me I'll be fine on him, so I'm not worrying him

Thanks guys, Lottie x

 

[quirky]

Yep, you'll be fine on him, stop worrying.

 

[palomino_pony]

I've had my 14.2hh for years and years. I'm the same height as you (not same size though!!

) and am fine on her. You sound as if your the right size - ponys are greatfun anyway

 

[Divasmum]

Absolutely fine!

 

[Tinypony]

Don't be daft, of course you're not too big.

 

[GinaGem]

I'm taller and heavier than you and i ride Badger the Fjord who's 14.2hh so i'm sure your fine!

 

[Arabelle]

At under 8.5 stone, there will be very few ponies you are too big for

Stop worrying, you are fine

A

 

[Annette4]

I'm heavier than you (not my a huge amount though) and had a 13hh for years, you'll be fine!

 

[millyspaniel]

I used to ride a 14.3 welsh cob x arab, she wasnt chunky but like yours - solid. Am 5ft9 and 9.5 stone.
We had lots of fun together, my mum rode her too and shes nearer 11 st

 

[Suzie86]

you could ride a 12.1 and not worry!! My pony is 14.2 and I'm taller and heavier than you and he doesnt struggle at all so stop worrying!! anyway what do you need another horse for ponies are the best they are the most fun!!

 

[Dutch]

Hi

You are a comfortable size for your pony, you don't need to worry

 

[Hippona]

Our young one is 13.3hh- I'm 5'5'' and weight 9st2.......he's not been squashed flat yet so I think you will be ok

 

[FeatherPower]

I am 5.8 and on a 14.2 cob - he is very chunky but I don't look ridiculous on him! I was very paranoid to start with but have seen someone else my height on him and we can get away with it!

 

[wizzi901]

lol, in a word, no you are not too big!!

I am on 14.2hh and 5ft8!! long legged!!!!

 

[SaffronWelshDragon]

Geddouta it! You're fine, I'm 5'5, 7 1/2 stone and ride my 14.3hh Welsh Cob. My sister is 5'5 and 8 stone and rides her 13.2hh NF - you have nothing to worry about!

 

[sidesaddlegirl]

Goodness gracious girl, you are not too big! I'm 5'9" and used to ride a 14.1 Arab (I was 11 1/2- 12 stone at the time) and she carried me without problems and we always went on fast hacks.

 

[monkeybum13]

Im around 5'4 size 8 and still riding my 13hh welsh b!!
You will be fine on your 14.1!!!

 

[Ladylina83]

I wish I wasn't 5'9 and could still get away with riding ponies you're luck - Stick with ponies they are more hardy more fun and it's not as far to fall!

 

[Equestrian92]

He isnt no fine thoroughbred, your be fine!!!!

 

[Berkeley]

My NF is 14h - I am 5'5 and 9.5 stone. I don't think I am too big or too heavy.

 

[HayleyandBob]

goodness me no! !

 

[Dubsie]

I think you'd be absolutely fine, this is daughter who is at least 5ft 1 probably 5ft 2 by now looking at her school trousers, on No 1 LGW who is 11.2 and she is just beginning to look too big for her:

 

[rara007]

Im your height, heavier and ride much smaller ponies- you'll be no where near too big- Maybe too big for a mini shetland, but not much else.

 

[Sol]

I'm 5'4 and still ride my 11.1hh, and on work experience was put on an 11.2hh youngster to school!

I think you'll look fine xD
(don't worry, I didn't squish either of them!)

 

[JoBo]

Don’t be daft! That pony could take two of you, he, he!