Weight/height for an exmoor.

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As title says. What weight for an 'up to height' (12.3 hh ish) exmoor? - wanting to do exmoor trekking with moorland mousie trust (I think they're called) instead of going 'on a proper holiday' this year as I need to sort a passport out but it won't be ready in time. I have actually seen what are allegedly purebred exmoors up to 13.2hh(Well I have only seen one of these....it was so stunning though) but obviously don't know what this centre may or may not have in terms of ponies' heights/weight carrying abilities. Of course very young or very old ponies cannot carry as much regardless of height etc.

On the EPS it says even the 'smaller ponies' can be capable of carrying a 'medium sized adult'.

I'm 5"8 and "8.8" stone according to Google's kg -> stone conversion. (Bearing in mind that could be fairly inaccurate).
I have also sent them an email but want to hear other horsey people's opinions as well; I've had look on google but what I can find mostly seems to be for very small ponies, or for people much shorter than me, and I do think height makes a difference because obviously the taller a person is on a short pony the higher their centre of gravity will be and so the less balanced, making for a 'heavier' load for the animal.

(And Yes I know I need to stop posting so many silly questions on this forum xD !!!! last one for now I promise ;) )

As a rough guide.....me standing next to my girls, Diva (fewspot) who's 15.0hh and then Rosie (bay beastie) who's probably 12 - 12.2hh ish.

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Diva&Rosie'sMum said:
As title says. What weight for an 'up to height' (12.3 hh ish) exmoor? - wanting to do exmoor trekking with moorland mousie trust
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I rang them last week and booked a three hour trek - I am just over 10 stone (without hat boots tack) and 5'8". They had no problem with this - didn't even pass comment so it was a total non-issue for them, and I'm sure they take their ponies' welfare very seriously. So I wouldn't worry!
 
Wow mucho mucho gracias I was thinking you'd all tell me I was fatty and how dare I even consider touching a pony that small. Sorry for my lack of faith! :O
 
christ you'll be fine. those of us that actually have native ponies have a better idea of what they can and cant do tbh. a full up 12.3/13h Exmoor will look surprisingly big when standing next to it, its just the ground comes up faster when you dismount ;)
 
MotherOfChickens said:
christ you'll be fine. those of us that actually have native ponies have a better idea of what they can and cant do tbh. a full up 12.3/13h Exmoor will look surprisingly big when standing next to it, its just the ground comes up faster when you dismount ;)
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I DO have a native (Rosie) she's just not ridden...Rosie is basically a real life thelwell pony. All the way up to the fatness and big broncs. :P
 
Having a look on google at 'adults on exmoors' they're all shorter than me.....and look way, way lighter....i might try and lose a bit of weight first and go next summer instead...just because I know I'm fairly unbalanced and I think that DOES make a difference. Will get some riding lessons on something big and have a think. Might go for my birthday in a years time.
 
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at 5'8 your legs will be long on one even though they take up leg surprisingly well, there's not getting away from the fact they are smaller ponies. Mine is 12'3-13h and I am 5'5 and a bit-he takes my leg fine. I am long in the torso and yes, that does make a difference on a smaller pony-I used to ride a 12.1h Exmoor in walk with a bit of trot regularly when I was under 10 stone, it was the best way of getting weight of the ******! If you are under 9 stone, you will not be too heavy for one even if its not the ideal mount for you long term.

tbh if you are 5'8 and under 9stone, I can't see the need to diet-if you are that worried, just dont ride an Exmoor.
 
MotherOfChickens said:
at 5'8 your legs will be long on one even though they take up leg surprisingly well, there's not getting away from the fact they are smaller ponies. Mine is 12'3-13h and I am 5'5 and a bit-he takes my leg fine. I am long in the torso and yes, that does make a difference on a smaller pony-I used to ride a 12.1h Exmoor in walk with a bit of trot regularly when I was under 10 stone, it was the best way of getting weight of the ******! If you are under 9 stone, you will not be too heavy for one even if its not the ideal mount for you long term.

tbh if you are 5'8 and under 9stone, I can't see the need to diet-if you are that worried, just dont ride an Exmoor.
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I'm more worried about the fact that I ride feel like I ride quite 'heavy' and it might be hard on the pony, particularly for a long ride. I am going to message them and see how big their biggest pony is.
 
Diva&Rosie'sMum said:
I'm more worried about the fact that I ride feel like I ride quite 'heavy' and it might be hard on the pony, particularly for a long ride. I am going to message them and see how big their biggest pony is.
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A friend of mine has ridden out on an Exmoor, possibly from the same place and she would weight far more than you, at a guess 12-13 stone, she really enjoys them despite normally riding a far bigger horse, at under 9 stone the pony will barely know you are there and it will be good for you to spend some time riding across varied terrain it is very good for developing balance and a secure seat.
 
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