How big of a horse would Shaquille O'neil need if he wanted to become a jockey?

Question

How big of a horse would Shaquille O'neil need if he wanted to become a jockey?

Answer 1

The average jockey is about 5'2 and 110 pounds.  Shaq is 7'3 and about 330 pounds.  That's about 1.4 times the height but 3 times the weight.  The average thoroughbred is about 16 hands high (64") at the whithers so you need a horse about 23 hands high (92") but it would have to be 3 times the average weight of 1000 pounds or 3000 pounds.  So to get the same look and feel with Shaq on a horse that would be the size.  Now how that horse moved on the track is a different story.  Probably a slow plodder.  The same as Shaq running a foot race against Reggie Bush (Saints football).

Answer 2

I dunno about being a jockey, but "Shaq" could be a harness race driver.  I've seen some, shall we say, chunky drivers in harness races.

Answer 3

THE H E L L WITH THE HORSE SHAQ IS BIG ENOUGH TO DO WITHOUT ONE JUST LET THAT BIG ***** CRAWL AROUND ON ALL FOURS HE CAN BE HIS OWN HORSE HAHAHAHAHAHA

Answer 4

A REALLY REALLY BIG ONE.

Answer 5

A Clydesdale, Belgian Draft Horse or a Shire would be my guess.

Answer 6

sanfran youre a donkeys behind... and I think that shaq is way too heavy to be a harness driver...in addition to weight you have to lean back to keep out of the wind, ive driven a harness horse and if you sit up straight its like being a human parachute...but I must admit there are a few round harness drivers...(check my photos Im at the old work track in sacramento working one for Lou Pena)

Answer 7

25 hands!!!

Answer 8

Oh.......... about the size of an elephant. Hey I know we can start a new sport. Elephant Polo. It will be a hit.......... I think. lol

Answer 9

THE WORLD'S TALLEST HORSE NAMED RADAR AT 27 HANDS HIGH!!!!!