Horse size/ Rider size

dixygirl · 03-20-2008, 02:16 PM

I like riding a horse that is 14.2 and I am 5'8 160 pounds.
Is that an ok match?

luttrellfarms · 03-20-2008, 09:24 PM

I see no problem with that at all. Many Quarter horses that work cattle are between 14-15H and they carry the rider while working cattle. If the horse is the size you like and has no problems when you are riding, I would say enjoy.

Haas Horse Farm · 03-20-2008, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dixygirl

I like riding a horse that is 14.2 and I am 5'8 160 pounds.
Is that an ok match?

All my horses are under 15.2 and I am 6ft and my husband is 6ft 4 and we both weigh more than you so no it is not an issue... our shortest horse is about 13.3.

Kicks · 03-20-2008, 11:31 PM

A lot depends on what you are doing AND the horse. I'm 5'6", 170lbs(+/-), my gelding is 16hh and my stallion is 15.3hh. Hubby is 6' , 240+lbs and his mare is 14.2hh. She is quite capable of taking him anywhere he/they want to go She would never be able to be a Gran Prix jumper with him on her (OHH that's a scary picture - not her so much as him trying - he wouldn't THANKFULLY - shudder)

There are no rules 'set in stone'. In the 1950's there was a pony (Stroller owned by Marion Coates - If I remember correctly) who did fantastic in International Show Jumping.

Enjoy.

dixygirl · 03-21-2008, 03:57 PM

Thanks so much. We just do trail riding and light at that. I always feel so big on her compared to the huge horses I rode at a riding school. They were all way over 16 hands it seems.

Glad to know i a should not be carrying her instead LOL

PeggySue · 03-21-2008, 04:23 PM

This mare packed my boyfriend adn son both wieghing approx 155lbs at the time though Shawnee National Forest and led the pack for 6 hours and had more to give at the end of the ride. I am bigger then you by quiet a bit and she packs me and shows her hiney the whole way nothing to do with being in pain just that she is a pain in my hiney

my mare I normally ride is 14.1 and has no trouble at all

riderofthehorse · 03-21-2008, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dixygirl

I always feel so big on her compared to the huge horses I rode at a riding school. They were all way over 16 hands it seems.

I know what you mean! Sort of. The lesson horses at a different barn I went to before weren't really tall themselves, but all the horses at the barn now are bigger than Max. He's a shortie, but he's strong. Don't worry about your horse, you're fine unless he's shows any sign of discomfort from the load.

foxx · 03-21-2008, 05:49 PM

As long as your horse doesn't exhibit any back issues or discomfort and the riding is light you shoudl be OK

HorseCraze120 · 03-21-2008, 07:14 PM

I dont think it is bad at all. Now I mean if your jumping extensively, it might be uncomfortable for you as rider, because you are so tall.

USUALLY. The rule is 20% of the horses weight, is what they can carry comfortablly.

Heavenly Jumper · 03-21-2008, 07:19 PM

Should be fine

My husband is 6'1" and 200 pounds, this horse is 14.2

03-20-2008, 02:16 PM	#1
dixygirl Full Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 298 Images: 10	Horse size/ Rider size I like riding a horse that is 14.2 and I am 5'8 160 pounds. Is that an ok match?

03-20-2008, 09:24 PM	#2
luttrellfarms Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 349	I see no problem with that at all. Many Quarter horses that work cattle are between 14-15H and they carry the rider while working cattle. If the horse is the size you like and has no problems when you are riding, I would say enjoy. __________________ Tony R. Luttrell www.angelfire.com/trek/landrfarms

03-21-2008, 07:14 PM	#9
HorseCraze120 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 10,583 Images: 394 Blog Entries: 4	I dont think it is bad at all. Now I mean if your jumping extensively, it might be uncomfortable for you as rider, because you are so tall. USUALLY. The rule is 20% of the horses weight, is what they can carry comfortablly. __________________ Ashley Ive been booed! i was on HGS when we hit 3 million posts Rules and Sebastian - forever in my heart<3

03-21-2008, 07:19 PM	#10
Heavenly Jumper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 15,429 Images: 1323 Blog Entries: 269	Should be fine My husband is 6'1" and 200 pounds, this horse is 14.2 __________________ OMG I'm actually IN JAPAN! like, right now! .'~'. epi tan e epi tas .'~'.

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03-20-2008, 11:31 PM	#4
Kicks Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Beautiful Black Hills of Dakota Posts: 2,228 Images: 31	A lot depends on what you are doing AND the horse. I'm 5'6", 170lbs(+/-), my gelding is 16hh and my stallion is 15.3hh. Hubby is 6' , 240+lbs and his mare is 14.2hh. She is quite capable of taking him anywhere he/they want to go She would never be able to be a Gran Prix jumper with him on her (OHH that's a scary picture - not her so much as him trying - he wouldn't THANKFULLY - shudder) There are no rules 'set in stone'. In the 1950's there was a pony (Stroller owned by Marion Coates - If I remember correctly) who did fantastic in International Show Jumping. Enjoy.

03-21-2008, 03:57 PM	#5
dixygirl Full Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 298 Images: 10	Thanks so much. We just do trail riding and light at that. I always feel so big on her compared to the huge horses I rode at a riding school. They were all way over 16 hands it seems. Glad to know i a should not be carrying her instead LOL

03-21-2008, 05:49 PM	#8
foxx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 334	As long as your horse doesn't exhibit any back issues or discomfort and the riding is light you shoudl be OK