How much weight can a section a carry?

[rubyrumba]

I am backing my sons 3 yr old section a pony and he has sat on him no probs but he is only 4 and cannot ride him as such. I know a few light adults that could sit on him and some capable older children but i keep him at home and if need be would like to ride him myself if need be on occasion!

 

[Lisa2manyponies]

depends very much on the rider some riders have lighter seats than others i would say about 9 and half stone max also depends on the build of the pony i do everything on my section a including showing him at a big ish show tomorrow and i am about 8 and half stone may be a little more we have also been hunting, dressage showjumping hope this helps

 

[Chestnuttymare]

Well i have a finely build seca who is in his 20's the one in my sig. I wouldn't let any more than 8 stone on him. I did get on him once when he was playing my son up, i am 10 stone and 5'8, he tried it on with me too lol. My legs were nearly trailing on the ground.
I know they can probably take much more than 8 stone but as yours is so young, i would be careful with the weight thing.
I wish mine was about 4 hands bigger, he is such a fun pony.

 

[Donkeymad]

It depends on various factors, including build, is it a fine built or more solid? and how tall? In general, the 8 stone mark seems to be the accepted weight limit. At just 3, I would be inclined to suggest 6, but most important is the ability of the rider and the time spent riding.