What would be the average size horse for a 12 year old?

Question

What would be the average size horse for a 12 year old?

Answer 1

Fourteen hands. A quarter horse is a good example

Answer 2

Depends on the 12 yr old.  When I was 9, my first horse was a 16.2 TB, but I wouldn't recommend that.  If they're less than 5'5, go for a horse that's less than 16-16.2 hh.  A good range is 14.2 to 16hh for kids.  How experienced are they?

Answer 3

it depends on the kid if they are good at riding or not so good. My first horse was 15.3 when I was 6 and I still have him (i am only 17) but I have also had 8 or 9 along the way most of which have been bigger than 15.2hh and all the way up to my last horse that was 17.2hh. And just to add I am only 5 foot 3inches tall. BUT it all gets back to the kid how good are they at riding because I can still get on a 13hh pony and not look funny!

Answer 4

You probably wouldn't want one bigger than 14 hands, unless the 12 year old is bigger and has experience riding.  Then a 14.5 to 15 hand horse is OK.

Answer 5

It really depends on you but don't go and buy a 13.3 pony or a 17.1 horse. Just make sure you are comfortable with the size of horse you get and that it won't be too strong for you. I think that  a 14hh to a 15.3 horse would be a good size of horse for you. If you are a tall and exeperienced 12 yr old the horse could be bigger but not much.