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  • #1

    Who rides a horse way too big

    Those of you whose horse is too big for you, please give me your opinions on the situation, the good, bad, and ugly.
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    Being 6'6", I have no idea what you are talking about.
    "No matter how well you perform there's always somebody of intelligent opinion who thinks it's lousy." - Laurence Olivier

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    • #3
      I ride a 19.2 hh Clydesdale....and I don't consider him too big for me. Yes, I have to use a water tub to put his saddle on and use my truck tailgate for mounting, but I wouldn't trade him for the world!!

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      • #4
        Upside- You've got a little leeway if you happen to gain a few pounds.

        Downside- It's a long way to the ground should you become suddenly and unexpectedly separated from your mount.

        ETA: Mounting a tall horse out on the trail after a potty break can pose a problem, especially if you've taken advantage of the aforementioned leeway you have to gain a few pounds. Ask me how I figured that one out.

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        • #5
          I used to teach a small child whose parents bought her a long necked thoroughbred to do pony club. The horse was lovely and kind, but her way of going and size made it a bad match.

          1) Kid could not mount on her own, which is a big issue for pony club testing.
          2) Kids arms weren't long enough to follow the horse over the jumps and this horse had a long neck that she liked to really use over the jumps.
          3) Kid's leg just did not sit in the right spot, so hard for her to have a good leg position, which combined with the above, made it really hard for her to jump.
          Freeing worms from cans everywhere!

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          • #6
            Getting on.
            Washing his face.

            Other than that, the bigger the better ;D
            Clancy 17hh chestnut Dutch WB, '99. Owned and loved since '04 and still goin'!

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            • #7
              Cons:

              1-trouble tacking/untacking
              2-trouble giving proper leg cues
              3-troubl with following hand
              4-horse tanking off because he can and you are not strong enough to stop him
              5-trouble mounting/dismounting

              Pros:
              1-those larger jumps look easier

              All other pros/cons are dependent on the actual horse.

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              • #8
                4"10 and I ride a 16.3 tb... she grew a lot. I might sell her because I feel dumb on a horse that big.
                MIDWAY SOCCER 08' First Season!!!!!!

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                • #9
                  Pros:
                  You don't have to stoop over to clean the sheath.

                  If you have a lightbulb in the barn out you can sit on him and walk down the aisle and put them in.

                  Your mounting block looks like a shotgun condo unit.

                  If you accidentally fall in a canal in Florida, he can jump out.

                  You actually really, really have to learn how to ride.

                  Cons:

                  When your coach suggests that you scoop him up with your leg and your leg is about 8 inches short of the scoopable real estate your are sh*** out of luck.

                  He learns that it might be possible to just ignore you. (One German coach after seeing us warm up said, "He's thinking, Why do I have to do what this little woman wants me to do?")

                  He can be a real asshat but I love him too much to ditch him.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Ajierene View Post
                    Cons:

                    1-trouble tacking/untacking
                    2-trouble giving proper leg cues
                    3-troubl with following hand
                    4-horse tanking off because he can and you are not strong enough to stop him
                    5-trouble mounting/dismounting

                    Pros:
                    1-those larger jumps look easier

                    All other pros/cons are dependent on the actual horse.
                    Lol complete ditto.

                    5'1 and very stubby legged on a tank of a 16h horse.

                    http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/..._7903291_n.jpg

                    It works pretty well for dressage but when I jack those stirrups up for jumping I feel like a fly and she tends to listen to me about as well as she does to a fly when she gets excited

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                    • #11
                      I'm 5' tall exactly. You would think a pony would be the perfect size for me. Not when said pony is 14.2 tall and has the widest (wither to belly) distance I have ever seen. Add in the fat as a tick mentality and my leg swings way shorter than it should.
                      Trainer: put your inside leg back and kick like you mean it.
                      Me: uh huh... I have short legs and he's got the body of a tb on shetland legs. I'm not seeing this go well.
                      Trainer: hmm, maybe the 12hh pony would suit you better?
                      Me: The irony of DD fitting on a 16.3 horse and me not even able to kick a pony is not lost on me.
                      Trainer: I Know! She so did not inherit your legs which is great!

                      Pros of the big horse:
                      -You can call out the low hanging branches on the trail since you will hit every single one.
                      -No one will ever bug you on your horse since you look like one of the four horsemen
                      - Your friends will gain valuable strength in there arms as they throw you up onto your horse.
                      Adoring fan of A Fine Romance
                      Originally Posted by alicen:
                      What serious breeder would think that a horse at that performance level is push button? Even so, that's still a lot of buttons to push.

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                      • #12
                        At 18hh and 1800 lbs...

                        There's a lot of horse to stop...and go.

                        When he spooks, the ground shakes lol

                        Tack is HARD TO FIND.

                        I have to stand on an egg crate to brush his face or comb the top part of his mane.

                        To get on bareback, I have to climb on top of a 5 ft gate

                        removing a pile of manure takes at least two trips


                        But...

                        he's a gentle giant

                        gives me a great workout, just to curry and brush

                        and now, after mastering him, I feel like I can handle just about anything and riding a 16 hand TB is like schooling a pony
                        Barn rat for life

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                        • #13
                          I'm a long legged 5'1" on a 16.3hh leggy TB, so we don't look too bad together.

                          However, long legged means short-waisted for me. And long legged means lots of movement for him. Trying to get supple enough to move with him properly for any gait but especially the trot has been hell. However, as noted already in this thread, it has forced me to learn to really ride. My body feels better than it ever has due to the chiropractic and massage I have had to get in order to be able to ride him. I had no idea how messed up my back was!

                          That and not being able to mount from the ground are about the only negatives. When I was horse hunting, 15.2 was my ideal height, but not a firm requirement. He turned out being perfect for me in every other way, and is exactly the type of super sensitive, reactive, hot horse I love. That personality means I don't have a lot of the problems other folks are mentioning in the thread.
                          If Kim Kardashian wants to set up a gofundme to purchase the Wu Tang album from Martin Shkreli, guess what people you DON'T HAVE TO DONATE.
                          -meupatdoes

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                          • #14
                            Would love to see pictures--I'm 6' with a 35" inseam so my ideal size is 17.2+. Would like to live vicariously through others, because I don't think there is a horse that's "too big" for me
                            I love my Econo-Nag!

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                            • #15
                              My husband feels the same way

                              Originally posted by billiebob View Post
                              Would love to see pictures--I'm 6' with a 35" inseam so my ideal size is 17.2+. Would like to live vicariously through others, because I don't think there is a horse that's "too big" for me
                              He's 6'2with a 42 inch inseam. I will admit to putting him on the 15hh arab just to take pictures for blackmail (Against the horse...he's an SOB) I've always maintained when we go on vacation if we can find a horse that truly fits him I will buy it on the spot.
                              Adoring fan of A Fine Romance
                              Originally Posted by alicen:
                              What serious breeder would think that a horse at that performance level is push button? Even so, that's still a lot of buttons to push.

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                              • #16
                                Originally posted by leilatigress View Post
                                Pros of the big horse:
                                -You can call out the low hanging branches on the trail since you will hit every single one.
                                -No one will ever bug you on your horse since you look like one of the four horsemen
                                - Your friends will gain valuable strength in there arms as they throw you up onto your horse.


                                To add to the first one, you also become a great spider web remover on the trails!!


                                My horse is a gentle giant. 17hh, i'm 5 2. I dont look too tiny on him but there was a very young girl last week who had a walk trot lesson on him! We were all so surprised that his size didnt offput her! Hes a wonderful horse for all ages and sizes ^-^ Much more kid friendly than those dang ponies! haha
                                Clancy 17hh chestnut Dutch WB, '99. Owned and loved since '04 and still goin'!

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                                • #17
                                  Im 5'4 and was showing a 18 thick warmblood a few months ago.

                                  The upside was he had big gaits, our extended canter is amazing and he was alot of fun. Downsides were my leg aids werent as clear, 10 meter circles can be challenging, looking small on him. The really big horses often have more joint issues. If you are buying this horse you also want to consider things like, will he fit in your trailer, will he be comfortable in a standard size stall, etc?

                                  I wouldnt look for a horse that was huge, but if the right one came along and he happen to be really big, Id take him.

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                                  • #18
                                    WCPorter, nice horse!
                                    "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein

                                    http://s1098.photobucket.com/albums/...2011%20Photos/

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                                    • #19
                                      Originally posted by billiebob View Post
                                      Would love to see pictures--I'm 6' with a 35" inseam so my ideal size is 17.2+. Would like to live vicariously through others, because I don't think there is a horse that's "too big" for me
                                      http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-...80875050_n.jpg

                                      http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4133/5...be1317bc7c.jpg

                                      Washing the top of his back/neck is a problem, too:
                                      http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4147/5...dd444f0e96.jpg

                                      He's typically helpful, though, especially if face scratches may be involved:
                                      http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4104/5...413e5d0401.jpg
                                      If Kim Kardashian wants to set up a gofundme to purchase the Wu Tang album from Martin Shkreli, guess what people you DON'T HAVE TO DONATE.
                                      -meupatdoes

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                                      • #20
                                        Originally posted by leilatigress View Post
                                        He's 6'2with a 42 inch inseam. I will admit to putting him on the 15hh arab just to take pictures for blackmail (Against the horse...he's an SOB) I've always maintained when we go on vacation if we can find a horse that truly fits him I will buy it on the spot.
                                        The horses are cute, but I really want to see someone 6'2" with a 42 inch inseam. My younger son (turned 13 last week) is 6'3" with a 35 inch inseam, and he is ALL leg. I can't even picture longer legs.

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