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igglepop

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igglepop says:

Re: Touchy subject rider weight

Love the idea of talking horses i know its off topic but it would be amazing to know what they think, especialy when they are like my ben and really dumb and easily confused (there was a scary log on our last hack)

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  • Posted 2 years ago (28 March 2012 00:31)
DuffyDuck

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DuffyDuck says:

Re: Touchy subject rider weight

You guys have all the fun and I miss out!

I think a very important point is people who can 'carry' their weight correctly when riding a horse, and people who bounce and flounce around and give the horse a sore back and unbalance them.

Its the same with tall people- if they know how to use their height to their advantage, then there is no issues concerning shifting weight and unbalancing the horse.

I do however consider their should be an upperweight limit in consideration to some breeds, heights etc.

There are different breeds for different things for a reason. If you find a horse suitable to your needs, that has no back issues and can carry the weight so be it.

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  • Posted 2 years ago (02 April 2012 10:51)
equi

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equi says:

Re: Touchy subject rider weight

melxvengeance said:

I'm really not the skinniest person in the world and I didn't get offended in the slightest by this. As Equi has already pointed out, neither is she (no offence just using you as an example). So why are you the only one who is ridiculously offended? I would understand if someone had aimed this post at you but come on....it's like somebody posting here about blond woman should not ride. I'm blond and I wouldn't give a flying toss....it's just stupid.


No offence was taken love!

 

 

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  • Posted 2 years ago (02 April 2012 13:44)
DuffyDuck

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DuffyDuck says:

Re: Touchy subject rider weight

another thought, whilst we're on the subject of 'larger' sized ladies...

Does anyone else find they snack a lot more during the day to get their energy up? I am ALWAYS tired, doesn't matter about eating healthy or not, and I spend most of my weekend trying to catch up on normal jobs or sleeping...

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  • Posted 2 years ago (02 April 2012 13:59)
BlackVeilBrides6

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BlackVeilBrides6 says:

Re: Touchy subject rider weight

Weight can also go the other way too! If you're really light you may not be able to give some of the aids properly, for example sitting deep in the saddle of a bigger horse. I find that trying to do this with my 15.2hh when I only weigh 6 stone is really hard - she probably hardly feels the weight pressing down on her back! I had this problem with a horse at the stables I used to ride at, the other girls had no problem (as they were taller so would have been a bit heavier) pulling her back using their weight but  being lighter I had problems using my seat to try and control her.

It might just be me who thinks this? Sorry if i'm wrong!

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  • Posted 2 years ago (02 April 2012 16:08)
CharParsley620

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CharParsley620 says:

Re: Touchy subject rider weight

 I agree BlackVeilBrides! I've seen examples of horses taking massive amount of mick with extremely light riders (i.e. thin, not young.) because the horse can, in all honesty, not feel them properly. It's like they are barely there. Gotta have a bit of weight to back you up ;)

It's lonely in the saddle since the horse died.

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  • Posted 2 years ago (02 April 2012 21:23)
inthepink

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inthepink says:

Re: Touchy subject rider weight

 I agree with the thin person thing!! I'm skinny (haven't weighed myself for ages but probs about 7.5/8 stone at 5ft 7) and I do find it harder to hold stronger horses and things... I was riding a cob for a friend which was really strong and used it's strength against you - i couldn't cope very well!)
And, people always complain about prejudice to bigger people but I get it too, the amount of times I've been called anorexic or whatever (I even had a 'friend' ring up my parents once to tell them she thought I was anorexic..) and I do honestly eat perfectly normally! 

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  • Posted 2 years ago (02 April 2012 21:30)
windinthemane

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windinthemane says:

Re: Touchy subject rider weight

 I think if the horse is big enough and happy to carry a bigger person why can't they ride? I know some bigger people with big 18hh cobs built like tank that could probably carry 2 of them! But after saying that if its a size 28 on a 14.2 light weight horse I might have some problems but if the horse can carry you comfortably wihtout damaging his back ride away I say!

It's ok if you give up as long as you come back later to try again.

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  • Posted 2 years ago (03 April 2012 13:22)
equi

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equi says:

Re: Touchy subject rider weight

windinthemane said:

 I think if the horse is big enough and happy to carry a bigger person why can't they ride? I know some bigger people with big 18hh cobs built like tank that could probably carry 2 of them! But after saying that if its a size 28 on a 14.2 light weight horse I might have some problems but if the horse can carry you comfortably wihtout damaging his back ride away I say!


the problem with that is the horse won't TELL you its struggling. it cant. you need to know that you are too heavy sometimes. i wouldnt dream of getting on anything smalled than a very well built 15.2 i wouldnt dare touch a fine horse under 16 +

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  • Posted 2 years ago (03 April 2012 16:17)
Hanzybaby01

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Hanzybaby01 says:

Re: Touchy subject rider weight

I am 5,11" and 10 1/2 stone.... Or a 12-14 (depending on the store!)........ But then my horse is a 17.2h shire so she can carry me no problem.

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  • Posted 2 years ago (03 April 2012 16:59)

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