A number of Swedish riding schools have introduced weight limits for riding students. The Swedish Equestrian Federation advises riding schools against weight limits. You can look at this in several ways. The riding schools justify this by reducing the load on the horses, yes I agree. But overall, equestrian sports should be accessible to everyone regardless of how you look. I think that weight limits can cause problems in children and young people, for example, weight obsession that can lead to eating disorders. Social exclusion as the friend may be allowed to continue riding but not me. I think the riding schools will have to rethink, for example, get more weight-bearing horses. Talking about weight and how you look is something that can affect the individual badly and this should not be allowed to happen. I could write even more on this topic. I feel I want to share this with you💖

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JeanetteW

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@TinaM I understand your problem, you are thinking about your horse and of course you should. We all look different tall, short, thin and fat. All people should be given equal rights and opportunities. When it comes to riding, it is important to find a suitable horse that is the right size and built to handle its rider. Think of children who grow and grow out of their ponies then it will always be a natural step to get a bigger and perhaps stronger horse💖🙏

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01/06/24-04:47

TinaM

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I have a friend, who is a large guy he is 6'3 and 250 lbs He isn't fat, he is all muscle . I simply cannot let him ride my horses he is just to big an tall . I offered to take him to another place and rent horses to find one that was his size. He didn't want to do that.

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31/05/24-21:11

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