weight ........ how much wouldyou allow a 15.1 thoughbred to carry

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Basically my point is I reckon horses can carry alot more than they let on!

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I'm not sure your argument makes much sense really.

Firstly humans are built differently to horses, so what a human can comfortably carry is not the same as what a horse can comfortably carry.

Secondly, you might be able to carry that weight, but it would certainly be hard work and a bit of a slog, no matter how fit you were - I doubt you'd be able to happily sprint, frolic around or leap over things whilst carrying that weight. Riding should be pleasant for both the horse and rider, so I don't think anyone should ride a horse that can't carry them without minimal effort.

With regards to the initial post I would say about 13 stone, if the rider is balanced and the horse is fit and well muscled. It depends also what a person wants to do with that horse - general allrounder stuff is fine, but for serious competition stuff then personally I would want a lighter person.

I do think you have to judge on the individual horse and rider though.
 
Just to clarify the arguement wasn't meant to make sense. It was meant to be thought provoking.

wasn't seriously suggesting I find 180kg person to ride my horse or anywhere close. my point was I think they can carry a reasonable amount more than they let on.

And on the CFT thing I think men should do it in 28inch skirts so that their pace is limited to mine!!!
 
Now that is almost worth braving the wrath of the QM to get some skirts for them - tell them it is for charity - nothing they like more than to wear women's clothes most of them (strange strange blokes).
 
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