A Fat Girl & A Fat Horse: Riding, November 18th, 2009

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Bronwyn is my 5 year old draft cross. She came to me two years ago, scared, starved and having never been in a barn. We worked through everything and she is now a fully functioning equine. :)

I am a plus sized rider who has always had dreams of riding a draft cross - she was put in my path by some divine intervention, I am certain.

To read more about the view of a plus sized rider in the equestrian world, visit:

http://afatgirlafathorse.blogspot.com

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  • how she get on the horse?

  • With a mounting block, like many riders both thin and fat. :)

  • now ur doing it right! I mean big girl on small horse=no but big girl on draft horse even if it is a cross is good! I gave a thumbs up to you and your beautiful horse!

  • @TheJubjub1310 It depends on the 'small horse' - draft ponies, halflingers and fjords can be good mounts for plus sized riders - a lot of it depends more on length of back and strong loin, as well as strong bone rather than height, etc. But yes, this mare is more than suitable for what I want to do - I have lost about 50lbs since this video - check out my most recent vlog for a little bit of video of me riding now.

  • beautiful! What a blessing for both of you to find each other. Being the mom of a plus sized rider I know how hard the equine world can be for riders that aren't stick thin....from finding show clothes to saddles. Happy riding!

  • @missy5sewing Thanks! I am really fortunate - my mom actually runs a small side business sewing beautiful showmanship tunics and other show clothing... the majority of her custom order customers are, indeed, plus sized horsewomen! They can finally get the same gorgeous intricate showmanship tunics, etc, that you can only buy elsewhere in small sizes for reasonable prices.

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  • can i just say My name is Bronwyn and my middle name is Amanda how creepy is that?!?!?!?!?!

  • You've come so far(: ignore the haters. Yes, she's a little off to the right, but land softer in the saddle and It should be fine. I'm an over weight rider, but I'm 15 and TALL. I'm 5'9 my horse is 16.3. When i was trying him out I was afraid I was too heavy, every time someone wants me to ride their horses I get very self conscious. But I learned to take it slow and land as lightly as I can, and I'm fine(:

  • you re doing good all the luck to you

  • Today, November 1 2011 I start a new leg of my weight-loss journey. I've always been a plus size girl, and I want to stay that way, but I need to slim down. Horses are my passion and I want to ride again. Thank you for inspiring me!

    Much love

  • You go girl!

  • @afatgirlafathorse

    ps: love your horse :)

  • @afatgirlafathorse

    im a littlebit overweight and i get really selfconcious when i ride infront of people :(

    your brave

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