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Went for a hack this evening
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All by myself!

Twas very slow and relaxing, and Jayjay loved it! He wanted to trot most of the time, but the bridleway was muddy and I didn't want to trot on the road as he isn't shod. It was his first time out, and he seemed much better for it. He had a good chat to all the ponies we passed, and was very lively, considering his... Weight problems!
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Got dark all of a sudden though, and as I didn't have any proper reflective stuff, we had to turn back. He got a bit freaked out about a cow, but I let him go over and look at it and he was fine after that.

He's perked up quite a lot recently
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Now I just can't wait to get my own horsie! It's so difficult, though, as I'm not very strong, and small and skinny for my age, but I've got to get a horse that can carry my dad on occasions, too
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It's quite depressing really, this horse hunting buisness. Jayjay is really all of ours, but my little sister seems to be sure that he's hers, and my parents agree ._.

I love cobs, but they're generally too strong for me. A 15hh gelding, built like Troy would be good, but they're hard to come across! Here's Troy:

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I wouldn't mind something smaller and lighter, but I can't. My sister is sharing one with my mum. I know I should share with her, because we're similar in size, but she's completely unbearable (my sister, that is) and has a completely different taste in horses. I definately do want my dad to be able to ride too, 'cos I love him, and I think he feels a bit lonely with us up at the yard all the time. He's quite a good rider, but not light!
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If you are thinking of your dad and not leaving him out, you need a weight carrying type. Dont worry because you a small and light too much on strength, its more about technique, which you can have lessons to develop.

I did a post recently to find out the size of rider in relation to their horse and it really was a mixed bag. I am 5.2, 8 stone and have two 17hh t.b's (middleweights). Yes I look like a pea on a mountain and if they pitched their weight against me I would not be strong enough. But if you find a nicely schooled, well mannered horse, you will be fine to ride something of size. Even a sheltland pony could tank off with an adult if they wanted to.

I think its more about finding the right partnership with a horse. Therefore what you are wanting is not impossible. You could have quite a big horse, that can carry your dad, which you will be able to ride safely.
 
I have
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A highland - Once I've taught him some manners though, he's being given to my little sister ¬_¬ Which I'm a bit annoyed about, but I suppose it's only fair.

So now I'm in the market for a horse! x)

I want something I can jump a teeny bit, and generally hack around on
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The fat pony's lovely, but a little bit small, and a little bit slow for me
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He does enjoy hacking, though! Thing is, he's perfect for my sister, so sooner or later I'll have to stop hoarding him like I have been doing!
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And I know what you mean about how varied cobs can be! I know a cobby type pony, only 14hh, and he was SO bargy it was unbelievable! And yet, I know another horse, 15.2, called Merlin, and he's built like a clydie, but wouldn't dream of ever being shovy
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