The generally accepted rule for knowing if a rider is a safe weight for the horse is to go by 20 percent. What 20 percent means is that the horse can carry ...
Certain breeds are more likely to make suitable mounts for heavy riders. These horses have bigger bones and large body mass. A light, fine bone horse, such as the ...
Clydesdale is an excellent breed for big riders. These horses are not just for pulling wagons, they make excellent mounts. They have gentle, sensible ...
The Shire is arguably the largest and strongest draft horse breed. Their history sees them working on farms and pulling carts as delivery horses. However, even though it is not the first ...
If you are a bigger rider, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy equestrian activities. You just have to know the type of horse that will best work for you. If you are riding a horse of the ...