Very fat people on horses

[R2R]

Should I be complimented that this thread has gone on





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Or just annoyed that no one seems to have read my OP during the past 2110 pages of discussion? I asked when big is too big aboard a horse? Nothing to do with aesthetics, overweight people on cobs or horses which suit them, nothing to do with lovely teenage girls who ask innocent questions....simply IS there a limit.

This was after seeing a humungous woman aboard a clearly uncomfortable tb, and not even getting off and loosening its girth post competing, preferring rather to put her needs first and hitch a ride to her lorry, where she then stood chatting for ages before she finally got off without a pat or polo for the horse.

 

[Simsar]

No they are healthy!

 

[skewbald_again]

Chucks big cream pie and ducks!!

I do think hurling ducks around is very irresponsible and if I hadn't fallen out with the RSPCA I would report you.
As it is, I will just nip off and create a new user account and then insult you.

 

[Simsar]

who is the old user they are fab

 

[Bessieboo]

A friend of mine lived in a village where they used to do an annual duck race to help raise funds for stuff. I was horrified the first year she told me about it and that she had about 10 boxes full of ducks stacked in her house ready for the race.

When she eventually managed to stop laughing she explained to dumbo here that they were plastic ducks!

 

[Simsar]

Should I be complimented that this thread has gone on YES




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Or just annoyed that no one seems to have read my OP during the past 2110 pages of discussion? We get it, I asked when big is too big aboard a horse? Nothing to do with aesthetics, overweight people on cobs or horses which suit them, nothing to do with lovely teenage girls who ask innocent questions....simply IS there a limit. But then you go on to say Fat Bitch is ungrateful!
This was after seeing a humongous woman aboard a clearly uncomfortable tb, and not even getting off and loosening its girth post competing, preferring rather to put her needs first and hitch a ride to her lorry, where she then stood chatting for ages before she finally got off without a pat or polo for the horse.

Complete B*****

 

[jaffa2311]

I don't have a problem with overweight riders on suitable horses. It is, afterall, good exercise and the horse is fine to carry it then it is all a good thing!
I do have a problem with the nations obesity problem and the effects this is going to have on the population in years to come and the NHS money going into health problems caused by obesity.
I can be very bitter about this subject when I've been working all day and been face to face with these issues. Guess where I work from this post...
I will say no more so as not to jeopardise reputations.
I own a 15hh Section D, I believe I am the perfect size for her, I am 5'6" and a UK clothing size 10, not sure on weight :s
I would never ask her to carry a very large amount of weight despite people saying these horses are 'weight carriers' as she is used to carrying my weight or lighter.
In the show ring, in my opinion, I think an average sized person (I mean an experienced rider, not going down novice being worse road) looks more elegant in the saddle and gives a better picture, maybe showing the horse off better...generally speaking.
I'm not sure if that's controversial or not :S
I don't mean to say an overweight rider would do worse in a show or any such **** as lots of shows are judged on the horse anyway so as long as the horse is ridden to the best of their ability then doesn't matter who's on board. And if one horse is better than another then the rider surely won't affect the result.
Idon't know, I get what I mean :S
I hope people get my drift, nothing horrid intended.

 

[SophieRIDSH]

At just under 12 stone I do belong to a gym and try to go 3 times a week. I don't get enough exercise taking care of my farm and 12 horses. I am insulin resistant and so far have been able to control my blood glucose with diet and exercise....LOTS of it.

Watching the other women work out you cannot tell who is fit by their weight. There is one woman in particular who probably weighs 20 stone and works her buns off. I see other women who are skinny and are barely moving. They may as well be taking a stroll around the parking lot.

 

[zefragile]

I think the problem here is over weight people riding unsutable horses. If you are 10 stone you can pretty much ride most things, if you are 20 stone you are very limited.

YES! EXACTLY! I've gone on and on in these bloody threads that the problem is the suitability of the horse, but tbh any weight threads always go the same way:
-people get incredibly defensive
-people post pictures of themselves on perfectly suitable horses and say things like "oooh you must think I'm so cruel! Look, my horses legs are buckling! "
-"I'm 8 stone, do you think my 15hh can carry me?" type questions
It's always the same.

 

[R2R]

Simsar I am totally confused, so I am going to throw a pie in your direction.

 

[lexiedhb]

I do think hurling ducks around is very irresponsible and if I hadn't fallen out with the RSPCA I would report you.
As it is, I will just nip off and create a new user account and then insult you.

Cool!! Seems to be the way its done!!! let me know when you're ready with the insults!!!

 

[Simsar]

Simsar I am totally confused, so I am going to throw a pie in your direction.

Yes you are. All I'm saying whoever the post was by was not wrong in saying in the ring fat people should not be on little horses. Whethter that person was hiding behind a name or not they were right and I support that being a fat bird anyway.

But then in your original post you were commenting about the fat bird large woman whatever, I don't care about that at all that's why I don't ride. But you must have known you would get a response and then you moan about it. mean't in a nice way

 

[Shysmum]

Ok, I have a confession to make

(clears throat).... in my photo collection i have two piccies of very large women on ponies Shy's size. Yup pony squishing, no question about it. I keep them, so that I know my pony is not going to keel over from my weight... I mean, somehow these 14 - 14.2 s are still standing.

Is that baaaaaaaaaaaaad ??????? sm x

 

[Mogg]

i am fat. and short. i dont have a horse but i do ride an imaginary one in my head when im bored or can't sleep. (i know, sad but it works for me/relaxes my mind)

He's a generic MW grey horse but i now realise iv been unbearably cruel and will tonight be trading him in for an imaginary much stockier heavier weight carrying but equally beautiful in his own right one instead!

All that aside, surely common sense should play a part in choosing whether or not to ride a particular horse/pony? i honestly dont know at what point big/heavy is too big/heavy, there being such a large variety of horses out there that can carry weight, but i dont think anyone should generalise about who should or shouldnt ride. as many have already said, choose a mount that is able to carry u comfortably in whatever aspect of riding u want to engage in. As for the aesthetics, does it matter, really?

 

[pedilia]

I can't believe this thread is still running!!

 

[ljmar1]

This wasnt in Scotland was it? I know of someone fitting that description.

Any yard in particular?

 

[DollyCoblet]

I think it should be like on racing yards and no one above 9 stone should be allowed to ride. If someone is so lazy as to get above 9 stone then they don’t deserve to ride.

Hmmm... not so sure this is a fair comment im a size 10 clothers and physically fit but weigh 10st3lb and measure 5.3. My old 13.2hh has no problems carrying me around a course of jumps.
If this is the case and people over 9 stone shouldnt ride, prepare for a lot more horses homeless!

 

[lexiedhb]

Starbucks--- genius, as obviously EVERYONE who is over 9 stone is soooooooooo lazy... piffle. and nonsense!

As another thought I personally think that 90% of horses could do with shedding several pounds, especially those shown, would IMO make a more pleasing picture if the horses werent sop rotund, never mind the riders!!!

 

[Tinseltoes]

I think it should be like on racing yards and no one above 9 stone should be allowed to ride. If someone is so lazy as to get above 9 stone then they don’t deserve to ride.

Hmmm not everyone is made that way!!! I used to be 9stone and NO im not lazy either.I think some people would be VERY offended by your coments!!!

 

[zefragile]

It. was. blatantly. a. joke.

 

[R.A.H]

Im around the 14st mark & 5ft 10in & I have just recently sold my 14.3 welsh Sec D & one of the reasons for selling him was I felt to big on him. He didn't seem to have a problem carrying me but i just couldn't stop thinking about it & my legs dangled past his belly a little bit. Ive now found my next horse & he's a 16hh cleveland bay which I feel alot more comfortable on & think he is the right size for me

 

[shanxox12]

if you dont mind me asking, what weight are u and were in that picture.
I want to do horse riding but not sure if i can =/ thankz x

 

[Oscar]

Hideous!! Offensive to my eyes!!

Shhot them I say Lol!!!

Just kidding fatties xx

 

[missyme10]

Hideous!! Offensive to my eyes!!

Shhot them I say Lol!!!

Just kidding fatties xx

I'd hide or duck if I was u

 

[somethingorother]

Hideous!! Offensive to my eyes!!

Shhot them I say Lol!!!

Just kidding fatties xx

Lol! Agree with above, go into hiding fast!!

Can't believe this got dragged up again.

 

[Toast]

Oh god not again!!

Can of worms, can of worms!!!!!!

*twitches*
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