Will the OH be ok to ride this pony for.....

[browbrow]

Hello guys

My new OH really wants to have a go at riding - and I wondered if it would be ok to let him have an amble about on my pony (just a one off)? And I mean a five minute walk around a big school which is huge so no tight horrid corners and maybe a few strides of trot? If he likes it obviously he would be riding bigger horses.

Anyways drum is 13.3 welsh D X cob and built like a little tank - my OH is 5ft 8 and weighs 12st 10 - he is super sporty and has very good balance.

what do you think - I know she is capable of carrying a heap of weight but just wanted thoughts? xx

Thanks

 

[ecrozier]

I think you'd be fine!!

 

[Fantasy_World]

They will be both perfectly fine and it is nice to hear about another OH who may take up riding

Good luck to you all
Caz

 

[brighteyes]

We'll need photographic evidence of course....!

 

[browbrow]

Aww thanks - he cant wait - and Im shocked as he is very much into his sunday league football etc .....

He has met her already and was suprised that she was so friendly - he thought horses didnt have personalities - ha ha

He is very excited and has also really helped by asking all his daft mates to be super careful when driving past horses as they are actually nice animals - bless him. xx

 

[bex1984]

They'll be fine. My OH sometimes pops on Murphy and charges about like a loony and does little jumps...and he has no balance whatsoever

They have loads of fun together, Murphy gets a real glint in his eye when OH gets on board...

 

[browbrow]

too right I will take a picture and make him wear the most awful bulky skull cap I can find !!! ha ha

 

[_Libby_]

Qr I think he will be fine, let us know how it goes!

 

[piebaldsparkle]

I think he should ride bareback so pony doesn't have the extra weight of a saddle.................nothing what-so-ever to do with added comedy value!!!!!

 

[browbrow]

ha ha - well the saddle is very light it only weighs about 7lbs but yeah - the saddle may go - lol x

 

[lexiedhb]

I reckon no saddle no bridle, in a big open field... slap ponio on the bum, and enjoy!!!

 

[kandm]

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I think he should ride bareback so pony doesn't have the extra weight of a saddle.................nothing what-so-ever to do with added comedy value!!!!!

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Lol, and makes sure he has a little trot, imagine the screams

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[browbrow]

please dont tempt me - I have visions of doing this - OH is so confident and up for a laugh - he would defo see the funny side

lol x

 

[Chestnuttymare]

Poor boy, does he have any idea what he is in for lol.
I'd laugh if he got on and was some fancy dressage rider, he has maybe been kidding you on.

 

[laura_1983]

he'd be fine, my partner has the odd shot on out 13hh pony and gets on no probs, he's roughly same height/weight as your partner!

 

[Brontie]

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I think he should ride bareback so pony doesn't have the extra weight of a saddle.................nothing what-so-ever to do with added comedy value!!!!!

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Dont

He wont speak to you for ever, Myself a male rider, And riding without stirrups was fairly painful so..

 

[piggyinablanket]

It sounds like you are gonna have such a lot of fun! My OH is by far the better rider, which stinks lol. So dont teach him too well!

He always makes me look like a right novice.

Oh and your pony sounds ADORABLE!!!!!