Rider weight question

[titchy]

Hi

Opinions please:

What weight do you think a healthy 13.2hh New Forest pony can carry at maturity?

Thank you very much.

 

[Cliqmo]

To do what kind of activity? Is the rider competant and well balanced? Is the horse fit? Sorry to sound like an @rse but it all makes a difference

 

[samstar]

don't know but my native 13.2hh welsh x tb carries 11 stone easily

 

[titchy]

Thanks for comments. Sorry it was a bit vague.

I have above pony as companion for my horse. The exercise will be very light hacking just to keep her interested and weight in check. I am 5"6 and 9.3lbs. I know I am too tall, but I am balanced experienced rider. I also use a lightweight synthetic saddle to keep weight down. Don't really want to find a child to ride her.

Thoughts?

 

[samstar]

I honestly don't think you will have any problem riding with your weight

 

[TelH]

My Forester is 13.2hh and carries 9 1/2 stone easily.

 

[claireelizabeth]

I ride my Daughter's NF who is a small 13.1, I am about 9 stone and she carries me easily, we only hack lightly just to keep her in work.

 

[janeyrob]

I have seen pictures of them being ridden by men in the forest. I think a lot depends on the ability of the rider - how well balanced they are etc. Also age of pony, fitness, type of work, amount of bone etc.

 

[titchy]

Thanks for taking the time to comment. I always find people so friendly and helpful on here. Don't know how I managed before I found this site.

It's also a mine of interesting information.

Thanks again.

 

[Cliqmo]

Yes you'll be absolutely fine!

 

[LadyRascasse]

i'm 5ft 9 and 91/2 stone and have ridden my friends 13.2 newfie no probs

 

[amycov]

You'll be absolutely fine.

 

[MrsMozart]

Fine indeedy. I'm thirteen and a half stone and ride daughter's 13.2hh cob - with the blessing of vet, farrier, and back man

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The rough guide is one stone for every hand, depending on horse's build/maturity/age/health and the rider's balance/experience.