I would be interested to see pictures, Pickle can carry those kind of weights and I can see he can take them easily, but something any smaller would definetly struggle!
The front and back end do not even look like they belong together. From behind it appears emaciated.
And I am not just saying that having been used to seeing big round QUarter horse bums all day
I would say that is a big NO! on riding hard from me.
Having seen the pics the Mare isnt in good condition and her conformation isnt great also she is a leightweight, 3 reasons why she shouldnt be ridden by anyone as heavy as 17 stone, I would say 10-12 should be her Max!
Does she not feel self-concious riding that poor horse?
Would love to comment (esp as an overweight horsey person), but can't without pics. Totally understand why you haven't posted them though. COuld you pm them to me perhaps? Thanks
I dont know quite what I was expecting but I certainly wasnt expecting that. The mare looks bloody dreadful frankly. I would be concerned about her carrying any sort of weight at all.