Maximum weight for 16'2 gelding

[nicky89]

Please could someone give me a rough idea of the maximum weight a 16'2 IRISH X would be able to take.
Thanks

 

[Nailed]

18 stone...

I have a 16.1hh TB gelding and he would carry me at 15 and a half with no hassle (PS has done but is ill at moment.)

Lou x

 

[measles]

Entirely depends on his build, condition and level of fitness IMHO

 

[JoBo]

Our 16’3 ID easily carries my husband who is 15 stone (jumping, cantering etc.), she would probably carry 17 stone.

 

[Shilasdair]

I think the rough guide is no more than 20% of his weight. Sounds as though he'd weigh about 600kg so 120kg of human and tack.
S

 

[niaismyname]

A larger horse [16.2hh and wideish] at my stables has been given the max. weight of 13/14stone, but she is used many times daily 6 days a week, so probably around 15/16 stone, maybe even more?

 

[nicky89]

Thanks guys thats big help x