Rider weight debate

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?