What size horse for me?

[Funkyfilly024]

I am currently downsizing horses!! I currently ride a 16.2hh middle to heavyweight!! (he was a bit of a project) but am now going for somthing more smaller and managable
I am 5'3", size 8 and about 120lbs
so i want to get it right, what size horse would you recomend to be the right size for me? would i be okay, as small as a 14.2 / 14.3 ?

 

[ElaP]

I'm about the same size as you (probably a bit fatter!) and I feel very comfortable (kind of 'ideal state') on fairly light-middle weight 15hh - 15.2. I do ride a 14.2 sometimes but always feel a bit big - don't think I actually am, just the feeling. Depend if you fancy something heavier, then maybe 14.2 which feels bigger becuase it's a bit wider?

Good luck with the search!

 

[Fantasy_World]

With your height and weight I would say pretty much anything really. It also depends on the breed and what you want to be doing with the horse/pony?
As for 14.3 you would be totally acceptable on that size. I have a gypsy vanner at 14.3 and he has carried a variety of people, shapes and sizes no problem at all.
From people a bit shorter than me (I'm 5 ft8) to people a little taller than me also. Weight wise he has carried from around 8stone to me who is around 15stone at the moment.
So at 8 stone and 5ft3 you have plenty to choose from

 

[Hutchie]

Yes you'd be fine with a 14.2 if not smaller imo

 

[welshied]

yes you would be fine on a 14.2hh i am 5'7 and ride a 15hh hw cob

 

[Funkyfilly024]

i want an all-rounder, really, that i can do some dressage, jumping, hunting, ect. I thought a lighter breed than i have at the moment (no cobs really) but not too light
i liked the look of this one on the website, though thought it might be a bit too small
http://www.horseandhound.co.uk/marketpla...3000_194560.htm

 

[welshied]

i doubt it would be too small for you go and have a look and see what you think

 

[pixiebee]

that pony looks fine for 5ft3. Im 5 ft and still ride my 13.2hh new forest-see my sig below! I have not long got a 16hh (high withered) tb, also in sig-have not had chjance to ride him yet as pregnant so no idea how small i will look on him.lol!

 

[Fantasy_World]

Hiya that pony you posted looks fine for you in my opinion.
You should even be able to go down smaller than 14 hands as well though. Try a few out that you like the look of and see how comfortable you feel, though do bear in mind any pony/horse smaller than your current horse will make you feel like you are riding a midget at first lol.
But once you get used to it, you will be fine. Let us know how you get on and good luck

 

[ester]

am 5.5 and about 9.5st. I feel fine on frank who is 14.2, I feel big on anything 14hh and under.

 

[M_G]

If I was in your position I would go for a new forest

 

[Hutchie]

She looks great!! Def worth checking her out

 

[Coffee_Bean]

Horse in the pic looks great- does seem cheap though? Worth a look defo

Are you looking now, or in a few months?