How much weight can a horse carry safely?

By: Nestor Imberti Posted: 11/05/2021

How many times have we asked ourselves, “Am I too tall or heavy to ride my horse?”

Perhaps, we’ve ridden without ever thinking about it.

We may have wondered, “What happens to a horse that is ridden or loaded with a given weight?”

You have probably seen that many organizations selling riding holidays, specify a rider weight limit of 95 kg.

Why are these specifications necessary?

In this article, I will try to give you all the information you need to answer these questions.


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