Is a hunters bump always cause for concern?

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So the heavier the person the more stress on the horse's joints, not only the back but also shoulders, legs and feet?

Yes

 

[Clodagh]

So the heavier the person the more stress on the horse's joints, not only the back but also shoulders, legs and feet?

Like us carrying excess belly, doesn’t do our leg joints any favours

 

[ihatework]

Like us carrying excess belly, doesn’t do our leg joints any favours

Or my back (speaking on behalf of a friend )

 

[Clodagh]

Or my back (speaking on behalf of a friend )

Trust me, I am cowering in my glass house

 

[Ditchjumper2]

I would have viewed that one. I have seen a lot worse, that were also happily working.

I would like a detailed history and for the horse to currently be doing everything that I wanted it to do with me, with a rider of similar weight/build.

I don't suppose you want to be jumping huge fences or doing other terribly hard work.

Perhaps send a video to a couple of people?

I would view too. It's all in the angle and unless you see in the flesh you just don't know. However in your position I'd probably not bother. Jack has some super horses but you still need to be careful.

We called it a jumpers bump and jump they most certaintly could.

 

[Goldenstar]

You are right to leave that horse that’s not the right weakness for you to forgive .

 

[Birker2020]

If you're prepared to do that then Jack Thomas-Watson has a brilliant reputation in Northumberland. He would have the type of horse that you would be looking for as he does both hunters and eventers, and also has more than the standard under 6yolds.

Thanks Red. Strangely it's his horse, a super gelding that I'm also interested in viewing. But on reflection we don't feel it's right for me either, (not the horses fault) so we are leaving that one too. And the other one that also seemed suitable of his has now been sold.

But what a lovely man, he seemed very honest and open on the phone.

 

[Birker2020]

I don't suppose you want to be jumping huge fences or doing other terribly hard work.

Correct. I will be hacking a couple of times a week and schooling for literally 20 mins twice a week, maybe the odd jump groundwork on another day. I need to get my fitness levels back, but even the five times I've hacked the horse out that I've found to ride I feel physically stronger.

That combined with the walking and swimming I do has helped too.

I would like to compete after a few months yes, but mucking out, etc will soon get me losing weight on my new diet.

The people spouting the moral high ground on here about weight are more concerned about the personal digs with my weight and causing contention than they are about anything else, it's always the one poster who starts the nastiness. Very sad person who brings people down to elevate themselves.

Yet another post started in all innocence that has disintegrated before my eyes. I won't be sharing anymore about my search but thank you for the GENUINE people who have taken the time to advise.

I won't be commenting on this thread anymore.

 

[Birker2020]

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[Clodagh]

I accept this will fall on deaf ears but no one wants to dig at you about your weight. You are doing well to try to lose it.

 

[Red-1]

Thanks Red. Strangely it's his horse, a super gelding that I'm also interested in viewing. But on reflection we don't feel it's right for me either, (not the horses fault) so we are leaving that one too. And the other one that also seemed suitable of his has now been sold.

But what a lovely man, he seemed very honest and open on the phone.

If it's the one I'm thinking of, he's selling it as a project so will have some sort of, declared on viewing, issue. His prices are generally high, that one will be lower. However, in your case, I wouldn't go for a project horse. I feel you need a lovely, established, kind one for your next one.

 

[ihatework]

Honestly, mine wasn’t a dig. It’s a concern that you may buy a horse that will struggle with your current weight and it will end up not being able to do the job you want. You’ve put everything into your horses and you deserve one that you can have fun with.

 

[SantaVera]

Poor horse