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Post by carabonni on Apr 10, 2007 23:21:45 GMT
Hi, Featherstone. It seems that my words "bigger picture" were inappropriate. It was nothing personal to you. It was about the fact that many people (usually bigger riders) ride their small ponies in saddles that are not right for the job and these in turn cause problems. Glad to see that you use a Qualified Saddle Fitter. Please accept my apologies.
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Post by geegee69 on Apr 12, 2007 6:55:55 GMT
Well said Lincolstables,I totally agree.
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Post by princess on Apr 12, 2007 9:02:48 GMT
Lincol excellent post, I completely agree!
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Post by papahotchie on Apr 12, 2007 19:26:21 GMT
Fetherston, I really feel for you.....due to bit*hy comments I stopped competing ridden section C's, although I am not particularly tall and weigh less than a bag of coal...I found the constant comments really disheartening......
Moved onto larger M&M's and show cobs now....as felt that pressure......I even changed my whole breeding program and have been slowly selling off my Section C stock, in favour of expanding my line of 14.2-15hh Section D's......
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Post by max on Apr 16, 2007 9:20:52 GMT
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Post by brs on Apr 16, 2007 9:48:47 GMT
I see no reason why a true to type pony who is in good condition, reasonable fitness and has good fitting tack cannot be ridden by a larger rider within reason.
I do all the breaking and schooling of my Shetlands and I'm 5ft2" and around 8st. They carry me quite happily and move well under me and will quite happily pop the odd jump too. It comes down to a lot more than how heavy you are if you are a balanced rider who can distribute their weight well you will ride lighter than someone a couple of stone lighter who bounces down on the wrong part of the saddle.
All credit to the lady who has recently qualified her Shetland for the RIHS and HOYS (I think) from the pictures I've seen she certainly doesn't look underhorsed.
It can only add to the versatility of our native breeds, perhaps if more people had the attitude that the pony isn't always outgrown when the childs legs pass the saddle flaps perhaps less small ponies would be passed from pillar to post like they are.
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