I am 14 and 5'6" is a 14.2 ish pony too short for me? My boss has a mare and a stallion that are both in this range.... she is going to breed them and I might buy the foal. I just want to know if I'll be able to ride it...
2006-06-06 17:34:33 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
just so you know... a pony is not a foal. It is a small horse.
2006-06-06 17:51:55 · update #1
I have ridden the mother comfortably and a gleding that is the same size/build of the father comfortably.
2006-06-07 03:04:36 · update #2
Depends on the build of the horses involved. A more refined and slab-sided horse may make you look unbalanced, whereas a heavier boned, wider horse will take some of the visual length from your leg when riding and give you a more balanced appearance.
But if YOU feel comfortable on a horse that size, go for it.
And since another poster brought it up...the weight bearing ability of a horse has littel to do with height and more about build. I am...well, well over 100 lbs and I've ridden a 14hh Morgan and a 13.2hh Mustang who were both perfectly capable of carrying me.
2006-06-06 19:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by RabbitMage 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well, are you likely to get taller?
If you're 14 and 5ft6, maybe you should consider that if you grow more in the next 3 years, by the time your new pony is ready to ride you might be too tall... You should also put on weight and fill out as you grow over the next couple years, so take that into account.
If your family is short and you think you're as tall as you're going to get, then this might be a good plan for you, especially if the breeder will help you learn how to start the baby. It's a very special thing to raise a foal from birth, I recommend it very highly.
2006-06-07 02:14:05 · answer #2 · answered by ladders_to_fire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
word of advice from a horse owner--get a seasoned gelding horse--not a pony for your first horse--a taller horse will have a smoother ride and a gelding will have the same attitude every day where a mare wakes up in a different world every day. ponys are known to be ornery and uncomfy to ride--if you would like a smaller horse--consider a paso fino--they have a wonderfully smooth natural gait and are very loving--other than that i would suggest a quarterhorse. also--spend time with the horse u would like to purchase before you just jump into it--this is a very important thing--ride the horse in different situations if possible to see if you can handle it--you really do not need a young horse for your first horse--young, "green" horses can be very dangerous and unpredictable--please do not get yourself hurt! good luck!
2006-06-06 17:45:02 · answer #3 · answered by wants to work at home 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-06 11:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My horse is 14 hands. He doesn't have a problem carrying me. Ride the parents and see if you feel comfortable on that size. Bigger is not necessarily better.
2006-06-06 19:09:56 · answer #5 · answered by debbie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as you are comfortable with the size of horse it will be fine,proving you are not really heavy.but remember that you cant even start breaking your foal,for 2 yrs,in other words you cant ride it for at least 2yrs!
2006-06-07 03:51:01 · answer #6 · answered by cyndi b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you would be able to ride it because I have a fourteen hand quarter pony and I am thirteen and am five ten and still ride her so I would say that you could ride the horse.
2006-06-07 15:53:46 · answer #7 · answered by hannahs_superstar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
14.2 is too small its a childs horse ..depending on your wieght I wouldnt put anyone over 100lbs on a horse that size
2006-06-06 19:26:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think so it could grow too. but it also could be because you are still growing. Ask your instructor
2006-06-07 08:00:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no i am 14 and am 5'6" also and my horse is 14.5 hands tall and she does fine!
2006-06-06 17:40:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋