Will I be too big (Sorry for one of these posts again!)..

[aimeejay]

Hi everyone ,
Sorry I know you've had plenty of these post atm.
My mums friend has just bought a 13.1hh irish cob for her son. He can be a bit cheeky and strong(the pony!) so she asked me to jump on him and maybe school him if I could? I am 5'8'' and 8 stone. She also spoke about me taking him out on hacks just whilst he's getting used to it all. He is fairly recently backed and is 4 years old. I've always rode big fine horses so not a clue about what ponies can take?

Thanks in advance.

 

[flying solo]

Hi everyone ,
Sorry I know you've had plenty of these post atm.
My mums friend has just bought a 13.1hh irish cob for her son. He can be a bit cheeky and strong(the pony!) so she asked me to jump on him and maybe school him if I could? I am 5'8'' and 8 stone. She also spoke about me taking him out on hacks just whilst he's getting used to it all. He is fairly recently backed and is 4 years old. I've always rode big fine horses so not a clue about what ponies can take?

Thanks in advance.

Hi I'm 9st and 5'4 and my little man is 13'2hh. You'll be fine you're legs will just be REALLY long!!

 

[Sarah Sum1]

You may be a little too tall But certainly not too heavy. Have fun

 

[BeckyX]

nah you will be fine!! your legs might touch the ground though

 

[VioletStripe]

Lucky you being so tall! I'm only 5'4

And nah, you'll be fine! Stirrups might be a bit short but you're certainly not too heavy! Have fun. Oh, and I expect pics! xx

 

[Divasmum]

You will be absolutely fine. Enjoy.

 

[wilsha]

im sure you will be fine to ride him as he is a cob and they are very strong, most natives can carry quit a lot of weight im about 5'4" and i rode an 11.2 a few months ago and it was still srong with me and didnt care at all!