Am I too Big for my Pony?

goodness i hope you're not too big on him, cause then that would mean that I'm too big on Joey and I luff riding him! I'm 5'8" and 129 lbs, Joey is a dainty 14.2

Scientifically, no you are not too big on him. As a rule, you should be no heavier than 20% of their body weight. If he weighs 800, his maximum rider weight is 160. If he weighs 900, his maximum rider weight is 180. Since you are 100-105, you are not a problem at all for him to carry.

Well.. I don't think you are way too big for him, maybe just a little bit. But not really, I think it is just because he has quite a short neck that makes him look too small, but I think it's fine. He can easily hold you.. because your anything but a big girl, he would have no problem. So i think it's fine :)

If you grow any more though, I think it's probably best you get a new horse.. because there is nothing worse than seeing a small horse with a rider that is too big for it.. It looks too controlling and it makes people think your only riding it because you can control it and they win shows and stuff.. But I don't think that's the case here.. I say keep riding him till you grow a little more :)

There's nothing wrong with a normal sized person riding a pony as long as they don't weigh too much. It looks too controlling? How can you have too much control of your horse? Never heard of that. What DOES bother me is when people put their 9 year olds on 17 hand Warmbloods and thoroughbreds, who they can't control and look grossly disproportionate. It is much, much safer to be a little bigger than 'show ideal' then be too small. There is more to riding than looking pretty and winning in shows.

He's very pretty :) He can carry your weight just fine, cause your super skinny. I wish I was skinny. I think your legs are a tiny bit too long, but they really aren't interfering with him or you, so all is good. I love the pink on him, he's very cute. Aww, now I want a pony that wears a pink saddle.

Thank you Gidji!
I do gaming events with him so size is not really a judging issue. When I ride him english, and my legs are in a correct english sturrip length, my legs accualy fit very nicley on him. Dancehabit7, I see what your saying. I dont think I look too controling over him? Do you?

He also needs a 'bigger' rider because he is a bit of a handful. With a little kid, it would not end well.

New pics!! This show just happened last weekend!! What do you think?

You look fine! A bit tall, but not even close to too heavy!

May I add your horse is adorable? I love the pink :-D

Aww thanks!!
Do i look silly tall? or just like yeah, im a bit tall but okay?

you look great!

A tiny bit tall, but def. not silly!

I look silly on any horse :P I have super long legs :/