Just having a debate with someone really as I think I'm going to be too tall for my horse who hasn't grown as much as I'd hoped! Just wondering about everyone else
I'm 5ft 6", 7 stone and I have a 15.2 Welshie and a 15hh Connie X.
Wouldn't want anything smaller for myself but will happily ride any sized horse or pony to be honest, I don't think its a problem as long as you aren't too heavy and you can stay in balance.
Im a good 5ft 11 and just fit okay on my 16hh 1/2 an inch solid type ISH mare without looking ridiculous I prefer similar type 16.2hh+ though or fine type 17hh+ .
Eta. Im really leggy, if more of my height was in my body I'd probably be okay on horses a little smaller as I'm relatively light for my height so weight isn't too much of a controlling factor
I am 5'6, Seren was a big 14.2hh, really took up my leg, Nell should make around 14.3hh and most definitely take up my leg, she is very deep girthed and has a good deal of growing to do yet i think
I am 5"6 and my boy is 16.2hh, but he is a fine tb so i look bigger on him than I do on a 15hh cob. As others have said it is a lot to do with horse's build
I'm 5ft6 and am 8 stone. My horse is 15.1hh Connie. Very deep through the girth though. My youngster, is going to make about 16hh when fully matured but is a finer sort and I looked bigger on him when we backed him last year. He has done some growing since then though.
I'm 5'5 8 stone and ride my 14.3 Welsh Cob, I think I look about right on her, if anything I look a bit small as she has lanky legs. Also ride my sister's 13.2hh NF who I just about look ok on her, she doesn't seem to mind