How heavy can a person get before a full grown pony can't hold it?

Answer 1

How heavy a pony can get depends on a lot of factors. A pony is an equine that is 14.2 hands high at the withers or less. So if you have a large pony, 14.2 hands high, and it is a draft type body, and it's fat, it could easily weigh over a thousand pounds.

However, it is important to note that excessive weight is not good for horses or ponies. Ponies are prone to getting a condition called laminitis (aka founder). This is an extremely painful condition affecting the hooves and internal structures of the hooves. Significantly overweight horses and ponies are at increased risk for the condition. The heavier they get, the more likely they will be to develop this condition. Once horses founder, they are likely to have life-long problems with their feet. So horses and ponies should always be kept at a healthy weight. If there is any doubt as to whether or not a ponies weight is okay, a vet should be consulted.

Answer 2

I really depends on the breed of the pony and how tall he is. There are many different breeds of ponies and they come in many sizes and body types. Although the official height of ponies is under 14.2HH there are many pony breeds that have individuals taller than that. A shetland can carry a child up to 60 lbs. or so. A 15HH Connamara can easily carry an adult.

Answer 3

Well, it depends on the weight of your pony. As a rule, you should only put 1/4th of the pony's weight on its back.

Answer 4

Depends on height of course-see below table.