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I have a 6'2" person helping me with my 14.1ish drafty fjord mare...his feet don't clear her girth/stomach!  I also have seen some taller than standard fjords.  I am 5'5ish and I thought a 14.2 H anything would be too small.   Try out as many as you can. I think you will be pleasantly surprised!  I rode a giant 15.2 1/2 H one and he was waayyyyy to big for my legs! I felt like I was on a 17.2 H warmblood.  Be warned.... you will get hooked!  :-)  I started looking for a 15 H seasoned gelding and ended with with a 14.1 H somewhat green mare that I have had since June.  I am absolutely in love.  I can't imagine life without her!  Beth, Bob, the Corgis and the Fjord (WRF Zahra aka Sophie) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ellen Barry" <ethba...@yahoo.ie> To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2012 6:48:16 AM Subject: Re: Introduction and questions This message is from: Ellen Barry <ethba...@yahoo.ie> > You wrote: I am a larger woman who rode dressage for -------------------- I was wondering if > Fjords are "thinking" horses (ponies?)  I kind of want something like my > foundation Shetland mentally > Any input would be welcome. > Amie in Northern California Ok, well let's try to answer that. First off: fjords are wonderful but like other breeds there is enormous variety in dispositions although most seem to be very laid back and willing. And food motivated: absolutely. don't come between a Fjord and his food. Smart?? Yes, that too. Sometimes more than is good for them. As to the suitability of the Fjord for you; that is something for you to decide after meeting several Fjords. Suitability of you for the Fjords? That is something you can determine too. You mention being a large woman. Well, I don't know how large and how well balanced on horseback. But there are formulas on the internet that you can use to calculate if you're good for the horse. They involve measuring and weighing the horse, considering bone structure etc. I guess it makes sense that if you're close to 300lbs, you don't sit on a pony that is 13.2. That's common sense. Choose the appropriate breed and within the breed, the appropriate size horse. Good luck finding your forever horse. Ellen. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH-L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l