horse riding

[rac1984]

Can anyone tell me what kind of weight you should be to ride? I used to ride a little when I was young and have recently lost 2 stone. I am interested in riding again but know you obviously can't be too heavy. Any advice?

[pearlneklace]

well no advice really but you can come round and ride me and i will tell you if you were too heavy?
can you tell me if this helps?

[lankeela]

Depends on the horse! Cobs or heavyweight hunters and heavy horses can take most people, ask the riding school or owner and tell them how much you weigh. I know someone who weighs about 16 stone and they ride regularly, admittedly its a big b*gger, about 17 hands.

Obviously the fitter you are the easier you will find it. My problem is I weigh nearly 12 stone, but am only a short *rse so although I need a horse that can take my weight I have trouble getting on them without a mounting block!

[rac1984]

thanks Iankeela. Will give some schools a ring x