Am I too Big for my Pony?

I am constantly amazed at all these threads asking if you are too big for your ponies - If it isn't struggling to carry you, who cares? Do you really care that much about looks?

I ride Mounted Games, so it is the norm to see combinations like this -



That pony is an absolute rocket, loves his job, and doesn't struggle under any of the riders.

The only restriction we have in games is that if the pony is 12.2h or under, the rider must way 60kg or less.

Ponies are stronger than most give them credit for - I love ponies and will never stop riding them. For games and gaming, smaller means better agility.

Dang, sorry about the size of the pic!

You look good on him--not too big or not too small! :)

You are definately not too big on him! you look fine! don't stop riding him because of other people's opinions... if you are comfortable riding him and he isn't struggling (which he is clearly not) then you shouldn't worry about what other people think.

Haha, I think you look fine. I was told I recently by a member that I NEEDED TO BUY A BIGGER HORSE....to be honest I was slightly offended since I didn't ask for any critiques. I posted pics from our first ride and got basically told I'm huge and my horse is tiny...lol.

^^ dont post pictures if you dont want comments like that....

honestly its not a big deal, unless your legs interfere with the ponies/ horses and as long as your not hurting their back. i could be wrong but i have heard that horses can carry 10-15 of their weight, if its in the right place on their back. Im about 120lbs I have no qualms with riding a pony 13.2 and up. I wont get on a pony that looks to be 800 or less pounds. My pony is 14.2 or so, i havent sticked her, shes could even be a small horse. Im about 5'6 or 5'7 im sure i would get some remarks from someone about how im too tall. But seeing as my mare is around 1000lb its not a big deal at all.