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 :-)
[–] BoraxTheFungarian 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Fuck fats, especially the horse riding kind.
[–] pepeshadilay 0 points 1 point 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.
[–] 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?