10. A Taboo Subject That Must Be Addressed: The Rider's Weight and How It Affects the Horse
The rider's weight and its impact is a difficult, yet crucial, topic when it comes to horse welfare.
- 01The horse's physiology is tangibly affected by the rider's weight – do not ignore this fact
- 02A well-balanced rider loads the horse more evenly, but does not eliminate the weight
- 03Question the claim that certain breeds are 'weight-bearing' – is it supported by physiology?
- 04Prioritize the horse's well-being over the discomfort of discussing rider weight
A taboo subject that must be addressed: The rider's weight and how it affects the horse
A difficult-to-discuss, but oh so important, topic when it comes to the horse's welfare is the rider's weight and its impact. A person's hurt feelings must never outweigh the horse's well-being!
We discuss how the horse is physiologically affected by a heavier rider and discuss some classic adages, such as that a well-balanced rider can be heavier without negatively impacting the horse, and that Icelandic horses are more weight-bearing.
For that matter, is there such a thing as 'weight-bearing' in a purely physical sense?
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A difficult-to-discuss, but oh so important, topic when it comes to the horse's welfare is the rider's weight and its impact.
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