teddyt
Well-Known Member
I think alot of people are missing the point about the size of pony/weight they can carry. It is not just how much you weigh but also how tall you are in relation to the pony. It is much harder for the pony to balance with a tall rider, however light and this cannot be compared to carrying heavier weights close to the body e.g. in a pack. So adults on 14.2hhs cannot (IMO) be compared to adults on shetlands, because the shetland obviously has more counter balancing to do and that can easily strain them.
In this thread and the other i think the riders are far too tall, however light they are and they shouldnt be riding these ponies as there is too high a risk of back and limb strain
In this thread and the other i think the riders are far too tall, however light they are and they shouldnt be riding these ponies as there is too high a risk of back and limb strain