max weight for a 10hh pony

[lizzypeg]

as a general rule.how much weight could a 10h 1'' dartmoor hill pony carry?

solid stardard shetland type

 

[EMWSanctuaries]

In the past they were used for pulling carts and the true Dartmoor would have been multi purpose being used for riding, sheparding in some cases, as well as in a cart. I'd not want to put much more than 7 stone on a 10hh to be ccarried for any distance but weight isn't the issue really it's the rider ability. You could have a 4 stone rider bumping and bashing about causing far more problem than a 7 stone well balanced and 'light' riding ability person.
Ponies are toughies and when fit, that's the crux, able to take small adults.

 

[lizzypeg]

thanks.i was thinking about that but have seen some threads in past where a standard shetland is ment to be able to carry 10 stone easily!!

 

[EMWSanctuaries]

The standard shetland can cope with heavier weights but it does need to be an adult not a youngster and don't forget that mature is minimum 4 years and for many as late as 6 years old.

 

[Kokopelli]

I ride a 10hh dartmoor I'm just under 7st, and she stil manages to bomb off with me and jump with me I would say not to go over 7st.