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58" rider, 151hh horse2007-11-24 21:09:49

I'm very interested in this horse ( http://dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php?for... ). The only problem is, I think he may be too small.

I don't want to waste anyones time by going there if it's obvious that the horse's too small for a person of my height.

So, I want to know, Is this horse too small for me?

Answers:

Try the horse. If height is your only objection, try the horse and ride him (after watching the owner ride and determining that he is safe to ride). If you feel "humpty dumpty" on him then don't buy him . if the horse seems to have trouble interpreting your aids because your leg is too long or seems to have trouble carrying you then pass on him. If not, then put him on you short list of future horse possibilities.

I looked at the dream horse ad, if the horse is $10,000, be sure that he horse is perfect for you...Absolutely and completely perfect and sleep on your decision at least 2 nights. Take a picture of you riding the horse and be sure that the overall impression that a judge would have is that you are equally matched.

I have had several short horses that had stocky athletic builds that took up my leg and I have had giants that felt like I had a tipsy 2x4 underneath of me. Your build matters too. A person that is short waisted and all leg may find a different sized horse better for them than a person who is mostly torso even though these two people are the exact same height.