Too big for my perfect pony?

[Capriole]

Because if I understand the OP correctly, the shop assistant hadn't seen the pony either, thus has no basis for her assertion that the OP is too big for it?
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Well yes! That was my point all along! Its no safer for posters to say definitively that shes fine on the pony when we havent seen it, than it is to say the shop person is wrong for saying the OP is too big without seeing it. I thought I'd explained myself clearly but maybe I haven't.
If the pony had had crap conformation and was built like a razor blade with a ridiculously short back and pasterns like spaghetti, the OP might have had problems. And we didn't know it wasn't as we hadn't seen it either! As it is, from what I can see of it in that front on pic it looks a rather nice sort.

 

[JFTDWS]

Well yes! That was my point all along! Its no safer for posters to say definitively that shes fine on the pony when we havent seen it, than it is to say the shop person is wrong for saying the OP is too big without seeing it. I thought I'd explained myself clearly but maybe I haven't.
If the pony had had crap conformation and was built like a razor blade with a ridiculously short back and pasterns like spaghetti, the OP might have had problems. And we didn't know it wasn't as we hadn't seen it either! As it is, from what I can see of it in that front on pic it looks a rather nice sort.

TBF, I think it would have to be horrifically badly put together for 9st to be too heavy for it, at 14,1 - and that's unlikely enough for me to say it's probably fine. I agree that, having seen the photo, it's possible to give a better judgement, and that a better, side on photo would strengthen that further. But photos can be deceptive too - so realistically any answer you get on here is a bit "blurry round the edges", if you see what I mean

My point is also, to an extent, it doesn't matter whether the assistant is talking out of her arse or not - it's still rude and not a good way to keep customers!

 

[cobgoblin]

Can't see your saddle in pic,but if you want a bit more bum room go for a straight cut square cantle saddle. I ride a 14-14.1 cob with a very short back in a 17" kent and masters dressage with no problem. I'm 5'6 and 10-10.5 stone with long legs.

 

[Capriole]

Yep ok I give up. I will stick to giving actual advice on animals I've seen and leave the telepathy to those who are plainly better at it.

 

[chorro]

I was once told that my arse was too fat for a13.2 hunter pony . I'm 5ft 1 and weighed 8 stone at the time.
They might have had a point I can't see my bum so maybe it was too fat :-D

 

[Anna*]

Because if I understand the OP correctly, the shop assistant hadn't seen the pony either, thus has no basis for her assertion that the OP is too big for it?

Besides, it's pretty rude to say to someone that they're too big for their beloved pony - her job is to help find them a saddle, not criticise her choice in horse. I'd be annoyed if someone said it to me, and I think it's inadvisable for any company wishing to keep their clients to employ people who say things like that without seriously good cause!

^^^ this!

You are so lucky if you manage to find your perfect pony. You can't cast it aside for the sake or a couple of inches! ;-)

 

[kaiserchief]

You'll be fine - I'm 5'5, 8 stone and my pony is 13hh if he's on tippy toes! We probably do look a bit daft, but I recently took him on a 10 mile fast fun ride and he was out in front the whole way, giving the big horses a lead past scary monsters and was impeccably behaved. Everyone was dead impressed with him

 

[fairylesley]

 

[fairylesley]

Will get someone to take a side view with me on him this weekend but this obviously is just him from the side. 🐴💋

 

[paulineh]

Along with having ridden a 13.2hh pony in Endurance events, I also had a 13hh New Forest gelding that I hunted for many seasons. He often gave a lead over some tricky fences and was also used by the hunt to take the hunts mans horse while he was in thick cover. My little Champ was one in a 1,000,000

Some people should learn manners and for a shop assistant to be rude is not on. They are there to be of help not criticise.

Carry on having fun with your "Perfick" pony

 

[JFTDWS]

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Very nice! Doesn't resemble a yak at all, and as such I can't image you're too heavy for him!

 

[MiniMilton]

He's a handsome boy! He looks nice and sturdy too. If the pony is comfortable carrying you and you feel balanced on him then that's all that matters.

I fell in love with a 14h/14.1 strawberry roan superstar when I was a teenager. She just felt amazing to ride. Mum agreed to buy me a horse. I didn't ask about the little superstar. She was just a pony and I "needed a horse" . So I went out and bought a 15.2 that ended up being a maniac at times. Nearly 20 years later I still think about her and wish I had gone with my heart and got her.

 

[paulineh]

This is my 14hh Arab mare on her way to winning ( for the 3rd time) a 80k (50 miles) Endurance race at the age of 22 yrs old .this year at 23 she won another 80k race

And this is my 13.2hh forester going through a river on Exmoor during the 100 miles ride at the Golden Horse Shoe. He got a Silver award

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[paulineh]

The other link did not work

 

[JFTDWS]

The other link did not work

Great photo - and look at the chin strap - ah the nostalgia!

 

[fairylesley]

Those pics are fab! I'd like to start endurance but not sure how to get into it. I think he'd be perfect for it :0)

 

[Mince Pie]

Pony looks to have a good length to take a slightly larger saddle should you need it - possibly a 16.5/17" (my 13.2 can carry a 17"). Also he's lovely!

 

[paulineh]

Fairylesley. Where are you based there are groups all over the country that would be only too willing to help you start in a wonderful sport. The season has now finished but groups have pleasure/training rides throughout the winter. They also hold training and social days/evenings

This is the main website.
http://www.endurancegb.co.uk

 

[fairylesley]

Thank you so much I will check the website out, I'm in huddersfield west Yorkshire.

 

[paulineh]

Great this is the website for that group

http://www.westridingegb.co.uk