I received a question from Kelly.

She asks: How much weight is it to per h? I have horses, and I'm looking for another one. I just want to make sure. I know miniatures can only have up to (at the most.) 80lbs, and most 14hh horses can have adults on there back, so what about 13 hh? What your opinion?

Kelly, I'm not sure what you are asking. If you are asking how much weight is tolerable on a horse that is a miniature, then yes, only about 50 pounds. But a miniature horse should not be ridden. They are not meant to be. Ponies are, but not mini ponies. They are more like dogs - pets.

Any horse that is 900 - 1000 pounds can hold up to 175 - 235 pounds! My large Quarter Horse weighs aobut 1200 pounds and he can carry a LOT.

But smaller horses - like my little Arabian that is about 13 HH, and only about 800 pounds, probably can only carry about 150 pounds. But of course, that is "comfortabley". =)

My Arabian could hold MUCH more weight if needed - but it just wouldn't be comfy for him. God made horses to work - they are pure power.

Did that answer your question?

~Mandy

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Posted by kaykaybay

Yeah, I guess so.... Yeah I know miniatures can have only SMALL SMALL children ride 'em.

Blessings,
Kelly <><

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Posted by emily6m

Our neighbors have some horses, but one particular horse I like most, I call him "Indy" Just recently he began to trot to me when I call him... I have known him for ten years. He is a Appaloosa, and the nicest horse you could have! (I kinda adopted him) When you are standing there thinking about something else, he walks up to you and starts using his head to scratch your back so you would pet him! He, I must say, is very spoiled. :-D Our neighbors let me put a halter on him and lead him around.
Emily

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Posted by emily6m

What is the most expensive part of owning a horse?

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What is the most expensive part of owning a horse?

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Posted by Felicia

I take riding lessons, and do mostly jumping. Lately I've been having problems with tipping to my right, since that's my strong side. I've been wearing 5 lbs weights on my left ankle and sometimes on my wrist, and it has helped. But I was wondering, is there a "proper" exercise for this or what? Thanks! :)

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Posted by Felicia

And oh, here's another one (lol). I've got a pair of beautiful tall field boots that are horrific to jump in (2 stiff). What the easiest and fastest way to break them in out of the saddle? (I hate bothering my mounts when I'm riding them with those boots on!) Just wearing them around the house or outside? Thank you again! :)

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