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<blockquote data-quote="Hippie Rancher" data-source="post: 462528" data-attributes="member: 4203"><p>Story: A few years ago I was traveling with some friends and we decided to do some horseback riding. Rode a little mare a couple of times that was real light and small, I think she had been used to pull a tourist cart as well. I was hesitant to even get on her when I was presented with her as I may have a decent "seat" but I am rather, um fat, if we are honest. That little girl hauled me all over the place and I had to hold her back a good part of the way.</p><p></p><p>My old saddle horse is a big stout son of a gun, but I learned from that little mare that conditioning and exercize can strengthen the smallest critter.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't make a light horse/pony carry heavy loads constantly when still developing (say to age 5 or so) but they could certainly manage occasionally. And then be conditioned to it as they gain full growth and strength. Good riding posture and "seat", comfy pads and a well fitted saddle would be a "must" as well.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hippie Rancher, post: 462528, member: 4203"] Story: A few years ago I was traveling with some friends and we decided to do some horseback riding. Rode a little mare a couple of times that was real light and small, I think she had been used to pull a tourist cart as well. I was hesitant to even get on her when I was presented with her as I may have a decent "seat" but I am rather, um fat, if we are honest. That little girl hauled me all over the place and I had to hold her back a good part of the way. My old saddle horse is a big stout son of a gun, but I learned from that little mare that conditioning and exercize can strengthen the smallest critter. I wouldn't make a light horse/pony carry heavy loads constantly when still developing (say to age 5 or so) but they could certainly manage occasionally. And then be conditioned to it as they gain full growth and strength. Good riding posture and "seat", comfy pads and a well fitted saddle would be a "must" as well. [/QUOTE]
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