Hi everyone , I have a question about ponies and what are safe weights for them to carry. I have been around horses my whole life but have never had to consider this. All my horses have always been plenty large for me. I recently have been caring for a pony at the horse barn my relative boards theirs at. I have not touched or been around a horse since mine passed 6 years ago. Just for context. I am 30 years old and 5 feet 2 , and weight 170 pounds. I dont have an expectation to ride my new friend but if I do plan on losing wight as I am quite heavy for my height still. She is a 13 ish hand Welsh section c pony , and she's around 12 or 15 years old I think. How do you determine what is a safe weight for a pony to carry ? Am I too tall for her to begin with ? Rhankyou all so much for the advice and help !
Short form info :
13 ish hand Welsh pony
5foot2 170 pound human,who wants to lose weight
Is it even possible for me to ever ride her ? And what ks the appropriate weight she should carry
Not the best pics of her but I can update woth better later when I go back to the barn