How much can he carry?

[Fox07]

Around 15hh with 8-9inches of bone. Or if someone could give me the formula to work it out it that would be great!
Thanks

 

[Silverspring]

The formula is really rather complex

this topic has been discussed at lengths on the forum before, I always think horse's can carry more than you'd expect but it all depends on the balance of the rider. I would say a 15hh horse with 8-9 inhc bone would easily carry 11 stone, though if the rider has no balance it might be kinder if they were lighter...I do expect some controversy over this

 

[DollyDolls]

Fitness also has a lot to do with ability to carry weight. An unfit/ fat horse just about carries themselves, whereas a superfit horse has the muscles and can cope much better.

 

[Silverspring]

Sorry I should have mentioned that too, I always forget that some people have fat unfit horses since mine has been super fit her whole llife