KittenInTheTree
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I'm 5'2", and both of my (still growing) horses are somewhere over 16hh - I've stopped measuring them by this point! There's also a 12.2hh companion pony 
small humans- what size is your horse?
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ElleSkywalker
As excited as Kitty about to be a bridesmaid
Quite. And whilst we are at it, what's happened to all those 'petite' sections on the high st? My M&S petite trousers are about 2" too long
Oh yes this pickles my wick as well. Am 5'1 & 3/4 therefore perfect midling 'petite' size but do they fit me.......no way José.
Cowpony
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M&S ankle length work for me. I'm 5'1/2" with short legs. But other than that its £10-15 to the tailor to turn them up.
Boysy
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5ft 2 (was 5ft 3 but I've shrunk apparently ) I have 12.2, 13.3 and 14.1 and yes it irks me greatly that the 2 bigger ones aren't 13.2 and 14.2, I like equal not odd numbers............ I did feel big on my 13.3 for the longest time but that was my weight as opposed to my height, I was never much over weight but over the last year I've somehow lost nearly 2 stone and now feel perfectly proportioned on the 13.3 and the 14.1 now feels big - LOL!
To be fair tho I've never actually owned a horse, only ponies and anything over 14.2 feels ginormous to me so even if I got another it would only be a max at 14.2hh
) I have 12.2, 13.3 and 14.1 and yes it irks me greatly that the 2 bigger ones aren't 13.2 and 14.2, I like equal not odd numbers............ I did feel big on my 13.3 for the longest time but that was my weight as opposed to my height, I was never much over weight but over the last year I've somehow lost nearly 2 stone and now feel perfectly proportioned on the 13.3 and the 14.1 now feels big - LOL!To be fair tho I've never actually owned a horse, only ponies and anything over 14.2 feels ginormous to me so even if I got another it would only be a max at 14.2hh
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Sleipnir
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5.3 me and 16.2hh horse.
Dave's Mam
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To be fair tho I've never actually owned a horse, only ponies and anything over 14.2 feels ginormous to me so even if I got another it would only be a max at 14.2hh
Me too. Had a go on my friend's cob once, felt way out of my depth.
Elf On A Shelf
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I'm 5'4" and ride everything from the shetlands (for short periods of time, max 15mins) to 17.2hh racehorses and various things in between! I have quite a tall body so I look a bit odd on the smaller ones as I tower over them.
montevxcii
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Sleipnir- i feel like a bit less of an enigma now- same height and 16 is my perfect height too- you look perfect on him
Daves mam- how did you find an ear bonnet to fit ??
Daves mam- how did you find an ear bonnet to fit ??
I love my Spanish horse
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I'm 5ft7 and ride a 13.1 Welsh c and I think look ok. Will upload a photo if can work out how!
TGM
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I'm 5'2 and ride a 14hh show hunter pony type.
HBB
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I am 5'1 and ride a 12.3hh, 13hh, 13.1hh & 13.3hh native ponies.
FfionWinnie
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Im not short a full up 5ft7 but I think these pics illustrate it depends on the horse.
14.2 506kg cob
15.2 baby cob with a bit more maturing to do
17hh 640kg WB. Hes very narrow and doesnt take up the leg much at all! Hes too big for me I much prefer being closer to the ground, although you dont feel high up until you get off!
14.2 506kg cob
15.2 baby cob with a bit more maturing to do
17hh 640kg WB. Hes very narrow and doesnt take up the leg much at all! Hes too big for me I much prefer being closer to the ground, although you dont feel high up until you get off!
I love my Spanish horse
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...=a.4760915070219.1073741825.1515594186&type=3
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210338043636875&set=a.3693013453346.2137580.1515594186&type=3
This is my boy, never struggles for a second to carry me at 5ft 7
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10210338043636875&set=a.3693013453346.2137580.1515594186&type=3
This is my boy, never struggles for a second to carry me at 5ft 7
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Dave's Mam
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Given that everything on an Exmoor is sent to challenge, I went for cob size. It works.
His crown & brow are cob, with pony cheeks, so I went for the cob.
Laddy
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I've got a 14.2 hh Connie, built a bit down hill, but now have a 14.3hh Sports pony that feel's amazingly uphill and happy not to cope with what seem's to me ( 5.2 diddy person) huge monsters!!
Dave's Mam
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this has certainly turned out to be an interesting thread! the fact that I'm a similar height to you but had to order tall height long boots to fit my calf probably explains why i seem to fit better on the bigger horses haha (i.e. wildly out of proportion
you all have such gorgeous horsies
& I have ridiculously long thighs according to every saddle I sat in! Nothing fitted me!
montevxcii
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nothing like horses to show one is oddly proportioned !
Dave's Mam
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I am an oddly proportioned human with a suitably awkward pony. It makes life interesting.
Though he is such a tank, he takes my leg up, we don't look odd & by flip he's a handsome devil.
claret09
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I am roughly 5'4 and my boy is 17.2
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...71670848301.2098442.1135163369&type=3&theater hope the link works.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...71670848301.2098442.1135163369&type=3&theater hope the link works.
Dave's Mam
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I think cobbus is an exception to the rule
I meant what is in front when you are aboard! 12.2hh pony ears are very close.
Dave's Mam
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Bexx
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I'm 5'2 and Ernie is a bit over 17hh I think. I felt tiny on him at first but I feel fine on him now
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DabDab
Ah mud, splendid
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Bernster
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One day I will master the stupid photo business!!
But not today...
But not today...
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Bernster
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Ta-da!!
leflynn
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5ft 4 and a 15.1 dinky tb:
Little superstar Red Cell at the champs bagging 5th place! #dressage #ror by Laura, on Flickr
Little superstar Red Cell at the champs bagging 5th place! #dressage #ror by Laura, on Flickr
Sleipnir
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Thanks, montevxcii!
To top his height, my gelding has an extremely wide back and shoulders, so if I sit on anything smaller I feel like I'm riding a pony. I have ridden taller horses and didn't enjoy it as much too, so I guess my perfect height for a horse is about 16-16.2hhBBP
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53 on a skinny legged 14hh (hes a good personal trainer too as Im having to keep my weight down as he isnt a weight carrying type...Ive put a bit on in the last two years so need to sort it out so he doesnt start groaning as I get on!)
Bright_Spark
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I'm around 5'3" and have a 14hh Welsh D, 15.1 TB and 15.3 TB x ID. I feel and look fine on all of them, but it feels a very long way down from the 15.3!
Only thing with my Welsh is that she is like sitting on a pogo stick in comparison to my other two as she is rather short coupled!
Only thing with my Welsh is that she is like sitting on a pogo stick in comparison to my other two as she is rather short coupled!
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I'm 5'2 (on a good day) and my biggest horse is 15hh, the others are 14.2hh and 14HH. I used to ride bigger horses years ago when I was a groom (up to 17hh) bit I much prefer tiddlers.
On a side note Levrier in my head you are very tall and am shocked to discover you are a mini person like me
Sorry I've only just come back to the thread, this tickled me hugely - I SO wish I was very tall ElleSkywalker
Sadly I am.... well....dumpy Short and square shaped