Connemara24
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I have a 13.3 fine new forest, I'm 5ft 4 and I look a bit big, but not to heavy. I think you will look fine. Good luck. You also can't beat a connie even if it is part connie
Is 14.1 too small?
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teddy_
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I am 5ft3 (almost 5ft4 ?) and I think I look OK on my 13.3. She doesn't really take up my leg but after having several 'big' horses, it's nice to actually be able to get my leg underneath something:
pinkfluffy
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ignore this post, I can't work my computer 
why do I bother editing, it just makes things worse lol
why do I bother editing, it just makes things worse lol
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pinkfluffy
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I never got my legs around my old boy, he was so wide - I just perched on top and hoped for the best.
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holeymoley
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Absolutely. I'm just shy of 5ft2 confused and my gelding is 14.1hh. I honestly wouldn't have anything any bigger. Easier to put rugs on!
confused and my gelding is 14.1hh. I honestly wouldn't have anything any bigger. Easier to put rugs on!Hallo2012
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5'7 on 13hh! yes i am tall on them (but not too heavy) so you will be fine!
Ratface
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For what it's worth, I think you look fine! I had an 13hh Exmoor pony when I was in my early teens. I was 5'8" and weighed about 7-8stone. His barrel took up my long leg length and he had stamina to burn. We hunted, did gymkhana games, long country rides staying away overnight with friends.
Nobody commented adversely about me or my pony. We had a ball. He stayed sound as a pound until his death from old age at 34.
Ratface
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You both look lovely!
Snow Falcon
Hoping for drier days
5'6 and used to have a 14.2 and 14.1. Have also ridden 13hh and 13.3hh. I prefer to be closer to the ground and deep girthed foresters are just fab.
Wishfilly
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I'm 5'4'' riding a 14.1 Cobx - he is short backed so can only take a 16 inch saddle, but I have shortish legs/thighs so I just about fit! If you feel the spark then go for it!
mini_b
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I’ve only ridden 2 ponies as a fully formed adult that I didn’t feel under horsed on.
(for context I’m 5’7 and a bit and I ride in a 17.5 saddle and feel much happier in a v forward cut jump saddle than a GP if not using dressage saddle)
one was a turbo cob about 14.2 that could jump round novice (not with me!) and one was a new forest pony that was like a mini horse, he was wonderful. I didn’t look great but it didn’t feel how it looked! I’ve ridden other ponies and I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing what I do on anything smaller than 15.2. I feel safer on something bigger, when I’ve got a bit in front and my knee isn’t over the knee roll on a saddle that fits said pony.
All of that being said, it’s not what anyone else thinks, as long as you aren’t too heavy and it sounds like you like the pony!!
(for context I’m 5’7 and a bit and I ride in a 17.5 saddle and feel much happier in a v forward cut jump saddle than a GP if not using dressage saddle)
one was a turbo cob about 14.2 that could jump round novice (not with me!) and one was a new forest pony that was like a mini horse, he was wonderful. I didn’t look great but it didn’t feel how it looked! I’ve ridden other ponies and I wouldn’t feel comfortable doing what I do on anything smaller than 15.2. I feel safer on something bigger, when I’ve got a bit in front and my knee isn’t over the knee roll on a saddle that fits said pony.
All of that being said, it’s not what anyone else thinks, as long as you aren’t too heavy and it sounds like you like the pony!!
Mari
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I haven’t read all the replies so apologies if this has already been mentioned. 5’2” is fine on a 14.1/2 hi pony but what do you weigh? It’s the weight (including tack) that is important. I’m 5’ & ride a 14hh pony but I only weigh 81/2 stone. (Add tack on to that)
Parksmum3
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I’m only 5”1 and ride a 13.3hh and a 12.1hh. I do feel big on the 12.1hh but I no I’m not to heavy for him. I think if this pony ticks all the boxes for you don’t worry about how You might look on her, try her and see how you feel. Good luck
Lady Jane
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And the workload. Hunting v medium hacking is very different. Its not clear what the OP plans, but hopefully we will get a full report with pics tomorrow!
scruffyponies
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One of my sharers is 5'9". She took a14hh NFs to the New Forest Boxing Day point to point last year and came in5th. He came back bouncing (wasn't even fully fit!) and they looked great together.
Ponies do the job of a horse. They are better value, healthier, easier to keep, transport, mount... In short. Get him.
Ponies do the job of a horse. They are better value, healthier, easier to keep, transport, mount... In short. Get him.
pinkfluffy
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I'm planning for light hacking. I have no sense of direction so I'd get lost if I did anything more.
pinkfluffy
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I am in love with ponies. When I started looking I was focused on horses but I've been turned around to all things native/cob.
pinkfluffy
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Short update: I'm still looking.
Glitter's fun
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Keep kissing frogs, the handsome prince is out there.
exracehorse
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Depends on how pony ‘rides’. I have three horses. Smallest is 15.1 but she’s very short coupled. Short neck. Pony strides. I’m 5.8. 8 stone. I’m long in the back so do feel like I’m sitting on her shoulders and my back aches after a long ride.
MiJodsR2BlinkinTite
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I am 5'3 and ride a chunky 13.2 (profile pic).
If you like this 14.1 and he suits you and you seem to both get alone fine, then frankly what are you waiting for!! Snap him up!!
There is an "Adults Riding Ponies" group on FB which you may find useful too. A lot of us have re-discovered our miss-spent youth and "gone back onto ponies". It's great!
Go for it I'd say.
If you like this 14.1 and he suits you and you seem to both get alone fine, then frankly what are you waiting for!! Snap him up!!
There is an "Adults Riding Ponies" group on FB which you may find useful too. A lot of us have re-discovered our miss-spent youth and "gone back onto ponies". It's great!
Go for it I'd say.
pinkfluffy
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When I started to look it was all horses but now I'm favouring natives/cobs. To be honest, I wouldn't feel safe on anything taller than 14.3 but that's just me being short and not bouncy.