what size is most common for eventers

[wench]

just wondering really what is thought of as the best size horse for eventing, I know talent and attitude play there part to.....

 

[H-J]

I dont think it makes any odds!! Some smaller horses have bigger hearts then the bigger horses!!!

I think the average size is prob 16.1hh - 16.3hh

 

[Thistle]

We event a 14.2 and hopefully a 16.1 at Novice level.

 

[KatB]

I personally prefer ickle horses, as in my experience they can be quicker thinking.... but then mine has grown to 16.2hh

Generally in the 16hh-17hh bracket!!

 

[ElleJS]

Generally 16-17hh although smaller ones can often do superbly but sometimes top level eventing is a strain on them

 

[Bossanova]

I like my little ones, nothing over 16hh for me!!

 

[CastleMouse]

I mostly see 16hh to 16.3hh horses at Eventing Ireland events

 

[SillyMare]

I like little TBs, but there is definitely a trend for top riders on big young horses.

Really noticeable at Oasby - all the big names were out in force with their 5-6 year olds in the PN class. Collecting ring was full of big, floaty warmbloods.

 

[Mbronze]

I have a superb 15hh, and a 16.1, bith excel in different ways. The little one however is much braver than the big one, but then again i have had him longest so we trust eachother more!

 

[PaddyMonty]

Read a report a couple of years back that said the average size for BE was 16.1

 

[Petrie]

I've got one 16.1 and one 17hh. The 16.1 is nippy and clever with his feet. And the big one gives you a huge sense of scope, as if you could jump a house, and covers the ground really well. But he doesn't (yet, only young) feel so clever with his feet than the ickler one.

The only thing I would say against the big one is that as he's so big striding, he can take strides out really easily, so in my very humble opinion, they are a bit harder work and you have to take the schooling very seriously!

Like them both though, for different reasons.

 

[Irishcobs]

We have 2 horses out of the same mare that both competed at 4*, one is a touch over 15.2hh and the other is 17hh. Would guess the average is 16.1hh.