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[–] OneOfTheBoys ago 

0) fold a blanket and place it on the horses back where you will place the saddle.

Source: two horse riding lessons as a kid, and 2 rides as a teen.

Also isn't saddle placement important? Doesn't it go closer to the shoulders than the middle of the back?

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[–] Derpfroot ago 

I rode a bit when I was younger and loved it. We rode out, ate lunch by a creek (saw a snake eating a mouse) and came back...so fun. I've actually been really wanting to lately since I remembered that...well, that and the boy's been asking to go. Now I have to go.

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[–] auchtung ago  (edited ago)

You are wrong about weight of the rider. https://www.helpfulhorsehints.com/right-size-horse-for-your-height-and-weight/

I grew up riding. We had a trained 16.5 hand hunter/jumper that my father and I both rode on together comfortably. He was around 240-265 of pure muscle. I was 4-10yrs old during the time so less than 100lbs. I have also done some stockyard work and seen some fatties work a large horse without any issues. EDIT: like the post regardless :-)

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[–] pepeshadilay ago  (edited ago)

https://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2013/03/26/many-riders-too-heavy-for-mounts/

Riding horses weigh around 1200 pounds on average; 20% is a safe weight limit. Thus a 1200-lb horse can carry a 240-lb rider. (Icelandic ponies can carry 30% of their weight, but they are hard to find and they don't weigh much.)

Medieval knights in heavy armor presumably had very heavy horses, and note that most knights did not wear full armor when they rode their everyday horses. Many knights had a heavy warhorse only for battle, and a light riding horse for normal riding. (Of course medieval Europe is a huge topic and I am just scratching the surface.)

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[–] bushka 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

200lbs is the posted limit at stables around here. I know one even weights people.

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[–] BoraxTheFungarian 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Fuck fats, especially the horse riding kind.

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[–] Afterlife 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

I just got in to riding last year. Just trail rides on my girlfriend’s horse. When I get the chance and can afford it, I want my own or a free lease

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[–] pepeshadilay 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago  (edited ago)

The average weight of Clydesdale horses is between 1,800-2,000 pounds.

Most Clydesdales can be between 16-18 hands in height.

Males tend to be taller and weigh more than females. Their height can reach 20 hands, and their weight can be between 2,600 to 3,000 pounds.

The largest Clydesdales in the world has been measured at 20.2 hands in height and weighs a total of 3,000 pounds.

The interesting thing is, the bigger their size is, the greater their strength and leverage become.

https://horseislove.com/how-much-does-a-clydesdale-weigh/

Assuming that a Clydesdale can carry 20% of its weight, it would be easy for a Clydesdale to carry an obese human. However, if one has enough spare time and resources to engage in horseback riding, one probably has enough time and resources to exercise and diet, thus preventing/curing obesity.

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