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.
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crisytina
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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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Many show jumpers are either TBs or Warmbloods. MOST of these breeds are over 16 hands, which is perfectly fine for a 5'4 height. I am 5'9 and I ride a 16'2 hand TB in level 5 jumpers. So it all depends on the horse, just find one you like and try him out until you find one that will work for you.
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