Advanced beginner?

[CarrieB]

I am always looking on the internet at horse ads that are for sale, but when it says *Needs an advanced begginer*, what does that exactly mean? What do you need to know or do to be an advenced beginner? Also, I am about 5 feet 3-4 inches tall, and there is this one horse that is about 14 hands... it sounds to short to me.. is it? I can't really get on tall horses, my legs aren't very fleixible!! But I probably won't grow very much anymore so I wont get any taller.. but yeah is 14 hands to short for me? or will it work? Thanks!

[Jessika]

LOL "advanced beginner" sounds kind of contradictory to me. But I suppose it means you aren't quite novice, so you know the basics but you aren't an expert just yet.

[chrissycat21]

14 hands might be ok for you. I'm 5' 4" and ride horses any where from 14 hands-17 hands. It just depends if your comfortable on the horse or not. It might not look as good for someone who is tall to be riding a pony in the show ring, but if you aren't showing it shouldn't be a problem.

An advanced begginner should be able to walk, trot, and canter comfortably. You'll also need to be able to handle the horse you are riding.

[areias]

14 hands should be fine, as long as you're not over 150lbs (well, depending on the horse...). I'm 5'7 and my mare's only 14.3h. She's a pretty stout paint horse though.
Advanced beginner...you know at least what you're doing. Make sure you try out the horse first though.

[CarrieB]

thanks you guys!