How heavy of a person can a horse carry is a sensitive subject that is more and more in the forefront of talk amongst equestrians, but it often gets heated...
It is very easy to offend someone by telling them that they are too big for their horse. However, keep in mind this isn’t necessarily calling someone, for lack of a kinder word ‘fat’...
Many riding stables or trail riding centers will enforce a weight limit for riders coming for lessons or trekking. This is not put in place to discriminate or offend anyone but for the well-being of the horses...
Whatever someone tells you about your suitability for a certain horse, remember it is not a personal slight of how heavy of a person can a horse carry. Horse welfare is more and more important in today’s equestrian society...