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11-19-07, 09:05 AM
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What's the maximum weight on a horse back to still not trouble the horse? Post #1 (permalink) |
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What's the maximum weight on a horse back to still not trouble the horse?
I always thought my 50 kilos would break the horse's back
 Still I am curious to see how much weight can a horse carry on his back and not be uncomfortable? |
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11-20-07, 02:38 PM
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What's the maximum weight on a horse back to still not trouble the horse? Post #2 (permalink) |
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It depends on the horse and the breed. Draft horses carried knights and all their armor and weight without much issue. However a shetland pony would probably break with that kind of weight. Conformation also plays a part, if a horse has a longer back it will be less able to carry weight safely. A horse (14.2 hands+) can normally carry an average sized adult. Adults weighing closer to 200pounds would most likely be better off on a larger horse or draft/draft cross.
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11-30-07, 08:05 PM
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What's the maximum weight on a horse back to still not trouble the horse? Post #3 (permalink) |
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Another question is about the horses pulling a cart in groups of 4 or in pairs. Is the weight equally distributed to all horses or the stronger horses go infront for they pull much stronger?
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12-06-07, 03:56 PM
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What's the maximum weight on a horse back to still not trouble the horse? Post #4 (permalink) |
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worry...
I am really concerned about this too, as I weigh 220! With purchasing a new friend for our family, I too wish to be able to ride! And as my girls grow, I'd like for them to be able to continue their riding...however I know that as they grow up and go off to college it will be me doing the daily exercising and riding. So, this is a huge concern for us as well! Can you give me some examples of larger breeds other than drafts that might be suitable?
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12-10-07, 01:00 PM
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What's the maximum weight on a horse back to still not trouble the horse? Post #5 (permalink) |
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Thanks, Buckskin, that helps an awful lot!!! I've been really concerned about this one!!! And there really IS so much to think about when looking at adding a new friend & companion to the family!!!!
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12-11-07, 11:56 PM
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What's the maximum weight on a horse back to still not trouble the horse? Post #6 (permalink) |
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This is something else that I had oddly not considered even when I gained weight. I gained weight when I got into a tougher job and had to stop riding so often. I didn't reach 100kg, but all the same I am a little upset with myself that I never considered her.
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