Riders have been asked to dismount after being deemed 'too big' for their ponies
Rider weight debate
Heavy riders and high costs behind trekking centre’s closure
‘You can’t source big enough, safe enough, horses for these people’
The rider weight debate and why it’s not fat-shaming: H&H responds
H&H responds to the latest news on a big issue for the equestrian industry
Excess rider weight can cause lameness
Results of a landmark pilot study show the negative effect heavier riders can have on horse performance
Overweight rider has gastric bypass for the sake of her horse
A showing rider decided to have surgery to help her lose weight because she felt she was too heavy for her horse
Warning as well-meaning owners ‘make horses’ lives a misery’
Over-rugging and rider and horse obesity are among the issues affecting horses in this country, World Horse Welfare has warned
Riders’ and horses’ weight a major ‘silent’ welfare issue
A leading charity says weight is one of the biggest welfare issues facing UK horses
Landmark study takes ‘first step’ in tackling rider weight
The research found rider weight has a ‘substantial temporary effect’ on horse movement and behaviour
Great Yorkshire Show asks ‘too heavy’ riders to dismount – again
The show was ‘disappointed’ 12 riders had to be asked to dismount, a year after it first took the action
Could your horse help save others from overweight riders?
The Animal Health Trust is looking for horses to take part in its ‘ground-breaking’ study into rider weight
Overweight riders, Rio disqualifications — and more of 2016’s most-read news stories
2016 was a year full of highs and sadly, some terrible lows too. Here are the most-read news stories on Horseandhound.co.uk from the past 12 months
RoR to disqualify overweight riders at shows
Riders deemed to be too heavy for their mounts will be disqualified, and the judge's decision will be final
HOYS to crack down on riders of unsuitable weight
Riders could be asked to dismount if it is thought they may not be of suitable weight for their mounts
Rules proposed to tackle issue of overweight riders
Judges could deduct marks from anyone deemed to be too heavy, or ask those warming up to dismount
Overweight riders asked to dismount at show
The organising committee ruled that anyone deemed to be too heavy for their mount would be spoken to
Katie Jerram: Are some riders too heavy for their ponies? *H&H VIP*
Horse & Hound's showing columnist raises the issue of heavy and tall riders and makes a plea to organisers to provide novice working hunter classes
Calls for new rider weight rule in the show ring
Currently there are no weight restrictions in native classes
Heavy riders have impact on horse welfare
Riding schools have told H&H they are having to change the way they work to accommodate increasingly heavy clients. But does this compromise horse welfare?