Fell Ponies and weight Carrying

[spottydottypony]

I have a 3 year old fell pony. He is a lovely chunky build, about 13.1hh. He is very short backed and a few comments at my yard have made me have second thoughts about my size for riding him. I am 5ft 2inches, size 10 seat and weight 9 stone. Would he be able to carry my weight? I think he would myself but just want some opinions thanks

 

[be positive]

Of course he could,fell ponies are very strong and you would be no problem for him..

 

[spottydottypony]

That's what i thought its just some peoples comments make you have second thoughts. He is so sweet i have owned him from a yearling he will be built like a tank when he is fully grown!

 

[M_G]

Don't worry natives are good weight carriers and at 9st you are hardly heavy.. I have had exactly the same from one person about my 14.2 cob x Arab.

 

[Trinity Fox]

You have no worries at all he will carry you very easily, I have just broken a fell gelding he is nearly 14h but i am heavier than you.

I would just ignore whoever is making the comments go to any show and most of the people riding fells are adults.

They are lovely ponies and can do most things I am sure you will have lots of fun.

 

[Pale Rider]

Fell ponies are the original 'Pack Horse'.

As far as weight goes, the rule was 1 penny a pound, £1 a pack. In real money there was 240lb in a pack. Therefore a pack weighed 17 stone. I wouldn't worry if I were you.

 

[AngieandBen]

Tell them to b*g off and mind their own business, I bet he doesn't know you're on him! my NF is only 12.3hh and can carry me at 9stone 7 all day long.

 

[spottydottypony]

Thanks guys i feel a lot better!! I did not want to part with him i am looking forward to riding him