doodle
Well-Known Member
Weight wise. About 15hh.
Thanks everyone. Have decided against my potential plan!
People giving low weights for what British native ponies can carry are doing these breeds a real disservice. We have these brilliant , strong native ponies in this country and if some of the breeds become even more endangered because of people thinking they need a big horse to carry them it will be a real tragedy.
People giving low weights for what British native ponies can carry are doing these breeds a real disservice. We have these brilliant , strong native ponies in this country and if some of the breeds become even more endangered because of people thinking they need a big horse to carry them it will be a real tragedy.
Frank never had an issue carrying 85kg hunting, or the other 5 days a week into his twenties....
But he is solid and square in type, was fit, well muscled with good topline. 147.2 cm never weighed him properly.
Sorry didn’t want to start an argument. I decided against my potential plan for different reasons.
People giving low weights for what British native ponies can carry are doing these breeds a real disservice. We have these brilliant , strong native ponies in this country and if some of the breeds become even more endangered because of people thinking they need a big horse to carry them it will be a real tragedy.
I have a 14.2 Irish cob although she is similar build to Welsh Section D! She weigh tapes at 440kg but weighs 529 on weighbridge. She is Eventing fit but I won't let anyone over 10 1/2 stone ride her!
Welsh aren't stupid. They will soon tell you if they don't want you on their back!
Can I ask why? has she shown herself uncomfortable with an 11 stone rider? Does she have conformation flaws that means it is an issue? I'm just curious how people come to these decisions or whether it was personal preference.
I also get the feeling that a lot of people don't seem to know what 12/13 odd stone can look like. A 15.2 irish cobx tb on my yard was advertised for share for 11 stone or under, yet I was also invited to ride him and they were shocked when I pointed out the disparity.
If she's not a chunky type, how come she weighbridges at 529kg? That's quite some weight for a 14.2hh.She is not a big, chunky cob so I don't consider her a weight carrier!
If she's not a chunky type, how come she weighbridges at 529kg? That's quite some weight for a 14.2hh.