Sorry another "am i too big" post

[[59668]]

I'm 5ft3. Weigh 73kg (and losing weight)

Too big/heavy for a 14.2/3 connie? I'm not blobby at all....I'm an ex weightlifter so am sort of more... heavyset than wobbly!

 

[Tiddlypom]

How much bone/how fit and well muscled is the connie?

I'm the same weight as you albeit @ 5'10" tall, and although I'd ride a sturdy cob of that height I wouldn't ride a finer type.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Is your weight given in full riding gear?
Plus tack?
Def worth getting dressed to ride and hopping on the scales.
A traditional leg at each corner connie would take you, but a finer one might well not suit x

 

[[59668]]

Yeah that's butt naked not dressed to ride.
Hmm. He's chunky and fit and I really like him but being too big for him is my worry.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Is this a potential purchase?

What weight do you realistically think you can get to and stick at if you get him?

My riding clothes inc helmet etc and all tack added 2.5 stone to my nekked weight

 

[[59668]]

Is this a potential purchase?

What weight do you realistically think you can get to and stick at if you get him?

Yeah potential purchase.
The way I'm built....70kg is kind of my healthiest weight. I've been as low as 62 but it was not good for me.

 

[ycbm]

If this is a potential purchase, then yes I think you should find a bigger horse, sorry. Tack and clothes weigh a lot more than most people realise. My socks, knickers and bra weigh the best part of a pound.
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[Equi]

As said i would weigh with the riding gear on first. My full get up (just light weight jods, boots and gaiters, hat) was 9lbs. Then add tack which can either be a lightweight wintec type or a decent leather saddle...which will weigh at least a kg+

When i was looking i asked the seller what weight she would allow on her horse on a normal day..and thankfully i was a stone under with gear and tack, but if i was over i really would have felt out of place. I weigh a lot more than i look because i too was a weightlifter so im not too blobby but weight is weight.

 

[dreamcometrue]

Connies are quite finely built. I would look for something with more weight carrying capability.

 

[jkitten]

I'm roughly your height and weight and I would find that quite small for a purchase myself, especially if you ever want to do any kind of jumping. Are you attached to this particular horse, that you don't want to look for bigger?

 

[rara007]

That’s 11st 6. A big/over height Connie will be absolutely fine with you!

 

[[59668]]

I'm roughly your height and weight and I would find that quite small for a purchase myself, especially if you ever want to do any kind of jumping. Are you attached to this particular horse, that you don't want to look for bigger?

Not particularly... I'm looking at a lot up to about 16.2. It's just I really liked this one!!

 

[Red-1]

I was 11st when I bought Rigsby, 15hh lightweight cob, I felt too big for him. All good though, it encouraged me to lose more weight. I bought him because he wasn't primarily bought as a riding horse, or I would have looked for a bigger one.

 

[jkitten]

It sucks when there's a fly in the ointment of something promising! Can you set your search criteria to 15hh+? Then at least you know you won't come up against that problem again. Good luck!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I think it depends on how the horse is built a girl next door has a 14.3 Connie and his quite heavy built and looks bigger than he actually is, I would say she is about your weight but quite a bit taller and she looks fine on him.

 

[laura_nash]

A traditional stocky Connie would probably be fine, the more modern sportier models maybe not. Also depends on the Connie's age and health and what you plan to do together (a hack once a week doesn't keep them fit so you need to be well within their weight limit for that, on the flip side obviously a lot of jumping and fast work isn't great if your closer to the limit).

 

[I'm Dun]

That’s 11st 6. A big/over height Connie will be absolutely fine with you!

I'm glad you said it. I was reading these comments thinking I must have done my maths wrong!

 

[Tiddlypom]

That’s 11st 6. A big/over height Connie will be absolutely fine with you!

But I don't think OP hasn't specified whether he's the more modern spindly type of connie with little stick legs, or a bigger boned (more old fashioned) type?

It's not how well covered the top half is, it's whether he's got the necessary bone. I think that we all agree that a proper chunky connie with good bone should carry her with no issue.

 

[webble]

I think you should look for something bigger/stronger so that you don't have to worry. It's easy to gain a bit at xmas/holiday/easter/birthday and you don't always want to have to think about what your eating and pony

 

[rara007]

Even a spindly Connie that height will be fine if it’s sound. That’s the same height as many polo Ponies/ endurance horses/ western horses/ yearling TBs.

 

[I'm Dun]

I weighed around that as a teenager and rode everything from 13.2hh ponies upwards and no one ever even thought I might be too big. I could ride well which always helps, but having taught in riding schools for years someone that weight would be considered fine on a 14.2hh.

 

[teddypops]

That’s 11st 6. A big/over height Connie will be absolutely fine with you!

Plus tack and riding boots/ hat etc

 

[[59668]]

Thanks all. I think I'll give him a second ride and have a real think. On the other hand I rode a 16.2 this morning and felt like a pea on a drum!!
The 14.2 is chunky, but you're right I don't want to be constantly worrying about what I eat and how much I weigh.
Modest ambitions of eventing at 80. He's currently jumping at 100 so we'll within his scope.

 

[Mari]

Too heavy but height wise you’re about right however unless you’re likely / prepared to lose enough weight & stick to it you should look for a more substantial breed. I know what you mean about being small on a 16.2. I’m 5’ & have a 14hh Welsh D & a 16,2 warmblood x ( fine build) & weigh 9 stone. Getting on & off my 16,2 is a struggle.

 

[First Frost]

I weigh approx the same as you and have a 15 hand traditional, so chunky connie that I have evented to BE 100. He is 18 now and i have owned him since he was 4. He is fit and healthy my weight has never been a problem. I also have a similar 8 year old, never been a problem for him either.
A modern spindly connie might be a different story.

 

[Mari]

Too heavy but height wise you’re about right however unless you’re likely / prepared to lose enough weight & stick to it you should look for a more substantial breed. I know what you mean about being small on a 16.2. I’m 5’ & have a 14hh Welsh D & a 16,2 warmblood x ( fine build) & weigh 9 stone. Getting on & off my 16,2 is a struggle.

Yay! Just been weighed at doctors, part of my OAP health check & I weigh 8stone 6lbs not 9st. I can keep having a glass of wine + nibbles before evening meal.