I am 5ft 4 and weigh 7 and a half stone... any suggestions to what type of horse i should ride and how many hands? I am very interested in show jumping.

Most jumpers are 16 hands or taller.
As long as you are in the saddle, your size doesn't matter.

Some folks will suggest certain breeds, but look for a horse that "enjoys" jumping. Try several ones, as their gaits and the smoothness of the ride vary greatly. The standard conformation of a thoroughbred, sleek and long legged, is a good model. But look for a stable temperment, a horse that controls easily.

To start, you may want to buy an older horse that has experience jumping. The horse will teach you a lot and you will be exposed to the experience.

When you are ready to compete, then you will know the characteristics you want in a jumper.

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I agree, what MirageRF said
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by Empress of Everything Ever on February 2nd, 2007
Thanks, I tired to learn to ride on a green horse. Very difficult. I suggest at least either the horse or the rider know what to do.
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by Mirage V2.0 AWOL on February 2nd, 2007
Yeah I tried to learn to ride on a horse that knew what he was doing....you know that syaing 'you're not a rider until you fall off a few times...." yeah well I must be a really good rider....LOL I would roflmao but I busted my bum in a fall so technically there is no 'a' to laugh off
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by Empress of Everything Ever on February 2nd, 2007

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