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Re: [RC] Rider Weight - jspooneQuoting Merryben@xxxxxxx: In a message dated 3/23/2005 9:35:06 P.M. Central Standard Time, mcalex@xxxxxxxxxx writes: Now I'll wonder who's riding behind me, disgusted and appalled that I should dare to get on a horse. And that would be her problem...... I don't normally post except to ask a question once in awhile but this has really hit home. I am 5'9" and 210 lbs. After 3 kids in 3 years and a very bad 6 year depression I weigh about 80 lbs more than I want to. I am also working on losing weight and will be starting riding lessons soon to help me balance better on my boy before we try our first ld in June. I will be riding heavyweight and am not ashamed of it. Frankly if anybody wants to comment on my weight go for it, as a matter of fact take it up with my horse hehe. He'll prolly kick you for it. When I approach him with a saddle he gets excited. He loves our rides and has no problems carrying me. He is a 15 hand qh/arab, nice heavy bone structure and huge feet. He is also my best friend and thats why I am trying to lose weight and improve my riding. Not because he can't handle it but because I feel he shouldn't have to. I just wanted to say to all the riders out there that don't look like models in their tights, don't worry who's in front or behind you worry about the guy (or gal) underneath you. If they're happy then don't worry about it! Jessica Spoone-Raines www.magickmorning.com =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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