Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Weight of horse compared to rider

Hi Becky
Yes it was the 13.2 horse with a 6'4" man atop that did produce a 
humorous visual of someone dragging their feet on the ground. I guess 
because my husband has such long legs and his would definitely be very 
close to dragging, I assumed someone almost his height would have the 
same problem--- but then, perhaps it would not be a problem if a quick 
dismount were needed ;-)
Bette (who loves and rides ALL horses, big and small)

Becky Huffman wrote:

> My husband is 6'3 and when he rides, rides a purebred mare that is 14.2.
> He is about 210 with tack and she carries his weight as easily as she
> carries my 40lb son with his 6lb saddle, even now when she is due to foal in
> November.  His feet do hang *slightly* below her belly, but she has width
> and substance to take up enough of his leg that he can properly cue her with
> his calves.
>
> I agree with whoever said it depends on how the horse is built, if they have
> a good back and some substance.  Many times a rider requiring a taller horse
> is more a product of the rider thinking they would feel 'silly' on a smaller
> horse (could that have anything to do with stuff like Betty's laughing
> comment early in this thread?)
>
> I do think 13.2 might be a little small for someone who is 6'4, but if they
> really like the horse personally, and it is a well-built and solid little
> horse, they need to take it for some test rides and see how they feel on it.
> I've always be a proponent of the 14.2 average, but was a little skeptical
> of me riding 13.3 mare we purchased for the kids... but I *love* her.  I'm
> 5'6 and about 160 w/tack and she carries me, and fits my leg as well as my
> relatively taller horses.
>
> Becky Huffman, Cleburne, Texas (also a breeder of old-style 'unimproved'
> Arabians - average height 14-15hh)
> www.TheOriginalSeries.com
> www.BlueArabianHorseCatalog.org
>
> "Good and Ill have not changed since yesteryear; nor are they one thing
> among Elves and Dwarves and another among Men. "
> -Aragorn, son of Arathorn
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: Bette Lamore <woa@xxxxxxxxxxxx>> Hi Joe>
> Perhaps you wouldn't feel the same way if you were way over 6 feet but >
> still liked the Arabian athletic ability and wonderful disposition and >
> intelligence. Sure, my husband could go out and get a Warmblood or >
> thoroughbred (or a camel)--- but he happens to LOVE the Arabian spirit. >
> You need not give up quality and type to have size---- nor must you give >
> up athletic ability and beauty. If you have any doubt about this,
>
>
>
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Home of 16.2h TLA Halynov
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