Too small, or a cozy fit? (horse people, I need you!)

**Kalei** · 02-10-2007, 08:52 PM

Yay

Now you know you can ride JR!

You must be happy. Ponies are very strong, and you could be 5'4" and the perfect weight. I could see maybe if it was someone that was 5'4" and 250 or 300 pounds, then it might be slightly heavy for a pony

Have fun riding Jr, I hope you can soon

**whomeee** · 02-10-2007, 09:58 PM

Actually ponies are very strong and can handle more weight than you think. You look at their size and dont think a bigger person can ride them. I once saw a picture of a lady using a pony to rope a cow, and he wasnt having any trouble. You kneed a horse that is suited for your ability, a little challenge but not to hard for you to handle.

**Miss Z** · 02-11-2007, 08:13 AM

Your weight should never be a problem for horses and ponies as chances are they can carry about 3 of you no problem. For leg length, basically as long as you can give him the aids properly then it's fine. Ideally your legs should be in line with a horse's belly, but as long as your heels can make contact with his sides, you can easily get a secure lower leg and it's perfectly fine to ride that pony.

I am nearing 6' and I still ride 14.2hh ponies from time to time, just with quite short stirrups

**JuniorxMyxLove** · 02-11-2007, 03:16 PM

well my heels sorta go longer then his belly...well, the heel of the shoe, not my actual heel. besides, I squeeze his sides, if he doesn't go, I lightly kick him, if he doesn't go, I kick him hard, if he doesn't go, I kick him lightly and tap him with the crop, if he still doesn't go, then I kick(and smack w/a crop, but not too hard) the snot out of him till he goes, lol. quite effective, actually.