joanne1920
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a 3 year old welsh d carry, currently standing 13.2hh to make 14hh, how much weight could he carry now and in a couple of years? thanks
quick question, how much weight could...
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zigzag
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Depends on how much bone he has
joanne1920
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hmmm, not sure on that, im asking on behalf of a friend, who is going to look at one tomorrow, she wanted to know if in general a welsh d would carry 12 stone, i said i thought they would?
oinkmoooink
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In general they can, but not at 3 years old i dont think
joanne1920
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the lady that wants to but him is only about 8 stones anyway... but her partner weighs 12, and i i think in the future she would like her partner to ride him too...
Ezme
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when he's a little older he would be fine with 12 stone or more. Look at welsh treking centres, they exist on sec d's!
htobago
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Your friend really needs to measure the horse's bone. The rule of thumb is that a horse with 8 inches of bone can carry up to a maximum of 13 stone, but that does NOT mean a 13-stone rider: the 13 stone includes all tack, rider's heavy boots, clothing, etc.
A horse with 9 inches of bone can carry up to a maximum of 15 stone (again including tack, etc.).
Your friend's partner needs to weigh himself with a saddle and in full riding kit, including hat, boots, coat, etc. A saddle can easily weigh nearly a stone, so this is important.
Most Section Ds should have a substantial amount of bone, so there should be no problem, but it's worth doing the measuring (and weighing of rider with tack etc.) just to be sure.
A horse with 9 inches of bone can carry up to a maximum of 15 stone (again including tack, etc.).
Your friend's partner needs to weigh himself with a saddle and in full riding kit, including hat, boots, coat, etc. A saddle can easily weigh nearly a stone, so this is important.
Most Section Ds should have a substantial amount of bone, so there should be no problem, but it's worth doing the measuring (and weighing of rider with tack etc.) just to be sure.
eriskaypony
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Your friend really needs to measure the horse's bone. The rule of thumb is that a horse with 8 inches of bone can carry up to a maximum of 13 stone, but that does NOT mean a 13-stone rider: the 13 stone includes all tack, rider's heavy boots, clothing, etc.
A horse with 9 inches of bone can carry up to a maximum of 15 stone (again including tack, etc.).
Your friend's partner needs to weigh himself with a saddle and in full riding kit, including hat, boots, coat, etc. A saddle can easily weigh nearly a stone, so this is important.
Most Section Ds should have a substantial amount of bone, so there should be no problem, but it's worth doing the measuring (and weighing of rider with tack etc.) just to be sure.
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How do you measure bone? Sorry if that's a really stupid question.
Your friend really needs to measure the horse's bone. The rule of thumb is that a horse with 8 inches of bone can carry up to a maximum of 13 stone, but that does NOT mean a 13-stone rider: the 13 stone includes all tack, rider's heavy boots, clothing, etc.
A horse with 9 inches of bone can carry up to a maximum of 15 stone (again including tack, etc.).
Your friend's partner needs to weigh himself with a saddle and in full riding kit, including hat, boots, coat, etc. A saddle can easily weigh nearly a stone, so this is important.
Most Section Ds should have a substantial amount of bone, so there should be no problem, but it's worth doing the measuring (and weighing of rider with tack etc.) just to be sure.
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How do you measure bone? Sorry if that's a really stupid question.
Foxford
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Tbh, I wouldn't get too caught up in bone at the moment. A young horses back is very important and at 3 I'd be pretty sure it wouldn't be up to a 12 stone rider + tack.
1275gta
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I think you need to look at what Welsh D's are bred for. They are designed to carry farmers over the hills and mountains.
They will easily carry 15 stone with no problem. At 3 they should be fine wiht 12 stone but it will depend on how well they have matured as they do tend to mature late.
They will easily carry 15 stone with no problem. At 3 they should be fine wiht 12 stone but it will depend on how well they have matured as they do tend to mature late.
spitchwick
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I wouldn't put 12 stone on a 3 year old, welsh D, or any strong native, in fact I wouldn't consider breaking in till at least 4, but a mature D, will easily carry 12 stone.