Help! Does size matter?

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Elly

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I'm 15 years old, I've been properly riding for 10 years but spent my whole life around ponies.

I took a 2 year gap due to eye sight problems and the past 6 months have had to really start all over again:(((

I currently have lessons (very expensive!) and need a cheaper option. Someone's asked me if I can exercise their 14hh Welsh, very forward and fistey big build pony, however I think I'm going to be too big

I'm 5'6/7 and 11st, however a lot more muscle than fat! Do I give it a go? Or is there no chance? Any advice or help?? I just don't want to be embarrassed going to try him and it looking all weird...
 
long as you dont ride heavy like a sack of potatoes! I wouldnt see an issue.
 
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I'm 12.5st and rode a 14.2 Welsh this summer, G certainly didn't struggle :) if they are old/arthritic/skinny that could mean they are less able to manage to carry weight but most stocky welshies are able to cope, give it a go and see how you feel.
 
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A welsh D isn't going to have a problem with your weight, and they're usually wide & deep through the girth so take up lots of leg. Mine is 14.2 & not the stocky leg at each corner type, I'm 5'5" & weigh more than you but he has no trouble carrying me & is often quite enthusiastic about it lol.

My slight reservation would be that if you're out of practice then a feisty D may not be the best way to get back into things, but having said that many look a lot hotter than they really are. Go & try him, if you get on with one they're a lot of fun :).
 
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I ride a 13.2 welsh C and he rides bigger than the 14.2 connie here, they tend to take up alot of leg. I go between 10-10.5st and he has no problem at all carrying me, just as carthorse says,he is rather enthusiastic about it at times and certainly does a mean 180° with me no problems :rolleyes:

I'd also agree with carthorse about the welshies been fiesty so I'd make sure you feel comfortable on him and feel safe and confident. They are alot of fun :)
 
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I think the main thing is that the owner is happy for you to ride her pony. I know that there is no way I would let anyone that I considered to heavy ride my lass. As long as the owner is experienced and mature enough to decide you are light enough and balanced enough and a good enough rider to trust with her pony, then give it a go.
 
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Jessey said:
I'm 12.5st and rode a 14.2 Welsh this summer, G certainly didn't struggle :) if they are old/arthritic/skinny that could mean they are less able to manage to carry weight but most stocky welshies are able to cope, give it a go and see how you feel.
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This really helped Thankyou so much! Not so worried now!!:)
 
carthorse said:
A welsh D isn't going to have a problem with your weight, and they're usually wide & deep through the girth so take up lots of leg. Mine is 14.2 & not the stocky leg at each corner type, I'm 5'5" & weigh more than you but he has no trouble carrying me & is often quite enthusiastic about it lol.

My slight reservation would be that if you're out of practice then a feisty D may not be the best way to get back into things, but having said that many look a lot hotter than they really are. Go & try him, if you get on with one they're a lot of fun :).
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Perfect! Thankyou:) I'm improving a lot and am a very enthusiastic and confident rider, not at all afraid about falling off so why not go for it I guess! Thankyou so much for the help:)
 
mystiquemalaika said:
I ride a 13.2 welsh C and he rides bigger than the 14.2 connie here, they tend to take up alot of leg. I go between 10-10.5st and he has no problem at all carrying me, just as carthorse says,he is rather enthusiastic about it at times and certainly does a mean 180° with me no problems :rolleyes:

I'd also agree with carthorse about the welshies been fiesty so I'd make sure you feel comfortable on him and feel safe and confident. They are alot of fun :)
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Thankyou! Yes I deffinately agree:) at my riding school there are a couple more fistey ones but I find I get on with them best! I'm a confident rider and have no fear in falling since I think I fall better than I ride Thankyou for the support very much looking forward to trying him now :)
 
I am 11st and ride a 14.2 Connie. I'm not as tall as you but he fits me to a T and has never had trouble with my weight. He is deep chested and stocky and could go all day.
 
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