Riding ponies aren't just for kids — they can be the perfect match for some adult riders as well. Learn from four adult pony riders.. In other words, choosing ponies just means approaching the sport differently. As more adult amateurs begin to ride ponies, trainers and owners are starting to see more interest in this option. "I get a lot of phone calls… people kind of feeling it out," Ehrhart notes when discussing interest in ponies for adult riders .
Can adults ride Pony of the Americas? Perfect Ponies Pony of America, a kid-friendly horse that adults can ride too. How heavy is an Exmoor pony? 700-800 pounds The preferred height range is 11.3 to 12.3 hands for stallions and geldings, and 11.2 to 12.2 hands for mares. Ponies weigh on average 700-800 pounds.. There are plenty of very naughty ponies that even adults would have a hard time riding, and there are plenty of absolutely angelic horses that would be a perfect match for you. Just don't assume that pony means safe. Safe is the most important criteria for you to take into consideration.