14.1h vs 5ft 6 and 10 1/2 stone - am i too big?

[kirstinbell]

Hey,

Looking for some advice - I'm just about to buy the school pony that Ive been riding for the last year - he's 14.1 h (so they tell me but I think he's a little bigger)

I weigh about 10 1/2 stone and am about 5ft 6. I've never had any problems riding him - I don't tip forward, I've never fell off and I've worked him hard in my lessons and he's always coped.

Everyone at my riding school say's I'm fine and they wouldn't put me on him other wise - one of my friends thought he was a bit small but she rode him and agrees that he rides like a horse rather than a pony.

I was getting a lecture or NI today and mentioned to my tutor that I was buying him and when I told her how small he was she said she think's thats too small for me and recommends that I should get my picture taken on him to see what I look like.

I'm now a bit worried that I may be too big for him but I've ridden other ponies that were allegedly the same size as him but I felt really unstable on them - I never even think of his size when I'm riding him.

I've attatched a pic of him (it's not me riding him) its about a year old and I swear he's bigger now - would be grateful for anyones thoughts as I'm now worried about buying something so small!!

K x

 

[Mehitabel]

no, you're fine. best of luck with him!

 

[hacks 4 fun]

you look fine!!!!!

I'm 5ft 10 and one of my horses is 14.3hh!!!...


Honestly you'll be fine - easily!!.... and far better to buy a horse you have a relationship with and some knowledge of, than buying something a couple of inches bigger youve tried out once or twice because somebody (who i'll bet has never seen you on the horse) made a flippant comment about size

Go for it!!

 

[kirstinbell]

I'm 5ft 10 and one of my horses is 14.3hh!!!...


Honestly you'll be fine - easily!!.... and far better to buy a horse you have a relationship with and some knowledge of, than buying something a couple of inches bigger youve tried out once or twice because somebody (who i'll bet has never seen you on the horse) made a flippant comment about size

Go for it!!

Thanks for the message - unfortunately thats not me in the picture - I'm a bit bigger.

What kind of work do you do with your horses? I'd like to start jumping him - he loves to jump. Got my friend whos's about the same size and weight as me to ride him and she was jumping him at intermediate level so I should be able to jump him - I'm just worried about long term damage if he's carrying a lot of weight although he's got a bit of cob in him and is quite chunky!

 

[x_Broomy]

I'm 5ft 6 and i have a 14.2hh and i look fine on him =]
Look :

Now do i look bad on him?
I don't think so
Don't worry he'll be fine!

 

[kirstinbell]

You're pony is gorgeous.

I've never seen myself on Jimmy(gonna take some pics tomorrow and see how I look)

I think its just cause everyone else has such big horses that it makes it look worse. I think he looks a similar size to yours and he definately rides like a horse rather than a pony!

 

[Sparklie]

My pony is 14.1hh
I'm 5'6
This is us together...

Twig has no problem at all carrying me and regularly gallops about and jumps with me on him. We've cleared about a metre together and havne't gone any higher just cos I'm a wimp. Don't think you'll have any problems

 

[Nazdaq]

Hiya, I just wanted to say its more about weight then height. I am 5'2" and 12st (much heavier then you) and I ride 14.2hh ponies at my RS all the time. My friend who is 5'8" and 12st has also ridden the same ponies as me in the past at the RS. They wouldn't put us on them if it wasn't OK. SO go ahead, buy your lovely pony, feel lucky that you are getting a pony now (I can't afford it!)

 

[Bobbi's_mum]

MY girl is 14.1hh and in 5ft 5 - i wouldnt buy anything bigger ( im scared of hights)

You will be fine!

My cousin rides my 10hh shetland and she is 5ft 2 ( the shetland doesnt seem to have a problem carrying her weight or height and likes to frequently bomb off with her)

Good luck!

 

[Sarah1710]

Flyer is 14.1hh and I'm 5'6".

Don't worry - you'll be fine!

 

[courage_uk]

when you are 10 stone something you are laffing you can pratically get away with riding what ever you want being confident that you wont be too big for the neddie,

good luck with the new horse, he looks sweet

 

[walterthepony]

when you are 10 stone something you are laffing

what do you mean? I don't get it.

separately

5'6"and 10.5 stone is no problem at all for the pony. I'm 5'7" and 8.5 stone and my 14.1 has no problem with me. the 13.3 I leased didn't have a problem either

 

[*Solo's Mum*]

well i'm 5ft6 weigh about 8 1/2 stone. solo is a 13.1hh welsh b.
we do all sorts.
we compete in 2foot9 showjumping, and have no trouble.
you'll be fine.
[:

sorry about the blur tis a freeze from a video.

good luck wiht your new horseee.

x

 

[hacks 4 fun]

Thanks for the message - unfortunately thats not me in the picture - I'm a bit bigger.

What kind of work do you do with your horses? I'd like to start jumping him - he loves to jump. Got my friend whos's about the same size and weight as me to ride him and she was jumping him at intermediate level so I should be able to jump him - I'm just worried about long term damage if he's carrying a lot of weight although he's got a bit of cob in him and is quite chunky!

What!?! 10.5 stone is nothing!!! dear me : My husband rides my 14.3hh when the 16.3hh is having a loony day (quite often actually). He's 12.5 stone and 6ft and Roxy doesnt bat an eyelid and is more than happy to canter around on hacks with him ....jog and spook at imaginary ghosts..flirt with passing geldings etc etc .....but she does thoroughly ignore him in the school

To be honest I dont do any jumping with her... but this is down to her weight rather than mine (vet actually said she was fattest horse He's ever seen and even went so far as to call her half hippo!!) but when she does lose some belly I'll more than happily jump her.

Honestly go ahead buy your horse!

 

[coyote]

you are totally fine dont worry,im 5ft 8 and 13st and my lad is 14.2hh he carries me fine and look a piccy of us together.

 

[Wally]

I'm 5 foot 8 and my horse is 13.1hh We don't have anything bigger than 14hh.

Frances is taller than me, and we are both a good bit heavier than 10 stone, if you pick the right type there is no reason to ride a big horse!

 

[Vicki&Milo]

I'm 5ft6, just over 8.5st and have just bought a 13.2 NF pony. I wondered whether I was doing the right thing, but was in the same position, had been riding him for a year and bonded with him.


Height wise I look a bit big on occasions, and find I do have to make allowances and be careful about how I throw myslef into things balance wise (ie dont gallop round corners at 90mph), but we manage pretty well and I. like you, am pretty sure I'm done growing (upwards at least )

 

[lor]

I ride a 13.1 and i'm 5'5 9st 4lb with long legs and i'm very comfy on my po and she seems to be comfy with me, quite happy to carry on our distance rides and can keep up with the best of 'em when on a fast 1!. If you feel right on him and like him then go for it, you are definatly not too big

 

[ongo247]

Going by the picture, the girl didn't look too bad on the pony, but then you said it wasn't you and that you are a little taller. The pony in the photo, has a rather large tum, if you got him in shape, perhaps your legs would look a little long on him?

I am not being negative here, just asking that you take an objective view, my pony is 14.3 and I am only 5foot, I look ok on him, but my 5'6" friend actually looks better on him with long legs, because he has quite a deep girth being TBx. She looks very tall on my other friends arab who also measures 14.3, as you can see both her feet dangling below his body. It depends on the build of pon, as opposed to their height, and I mean build, not fat tum.


before you start spending money, I would suggest that you have a think about this and perhaps try out some larger horses to see how they feel, I don't mean the odd shot as they will probably feel big to start with, but perhaps a few rides on something around 15hh?

I know it's tempting to buy the a horse that you already ride & love to bits, but is it the right horse for you, in the long run?

Do you have any horsey friends that are not connected to the yard or the seller, who can give you a second unbiased opinion?

Rather than think am I too tall or too heavy, think about whether you and he are in proportion and equally balanced.

Good luck what ever you decide.

Fi

 

[sarah--x]

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