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[–] a1 0 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago 

thanks. I'll never use this.

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

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[–] randomfuckingidiot 0 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago 

EDIT* DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RIDE A HORSE IF YOU WEIGH OVER 200lbs.

Wait, how did those knights get around on horses then? That number seems kinda low?

I'm tall as fuck and I want to ride a horsie

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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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[–] 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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[–] 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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[–] Broc_Lia 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

EDIT* DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RIDE A HORSE IF YOU WEIGH OVER 200lbs.

Depends on the horse. Knights in full plate armour used to weigh more.

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

Fuck fats, especially the horse riding kind.

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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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