Does anybody know and stables in/near Cambridge with larger mounts?

[BoffinMum]

I tried to book a riding lesson today only to be told I am too fat for their ponies, at 14 stone. Apparently their upper weight limit is 12.5 stone.

I was wondering if anyone knew of a local stables with bigger horses that might be able to give me some lessons while I work at getting some weight off? Alternatively I am happy to help muck out, clean tack and so on in return for a bit of an informal lesson (I rode a bit as a child although I would still describe myself as a beginner).

[Booboostoo]

Sorry I don't but why not take the Yellow Pages and ring around. While smaller ponies are used more often and are less costly to keep there is bound to be a yard with a larger RS horse. We managed to find a RS with a Shire x for my DP who was 17 stone at the time so it's by no means impossible, but they were a RS specialising in adults rather than children.

If you class yourself as a beginner be a bit weary of a share at this moment (might be fine in a few months after you have 'found your feet'). Very, very few privately owned horses would be suitable for a beginner, with the right facilities (fenced in arena) and an owner capable of giving you advice.

[Butkin]

Bridge Farm at Cottenham has some big beasts - have you tried them? (Google for number).

[BlueChampagne]

Where did you go? Haven't been for a while but Sawston Riding School had horses easily capable of taking 14 stone (tel 01223 835198).

[Lizcat]

Old Tiger at Soham have weight bearing mounts.

[mousysantamouse]

large mount does not neccessarily mean that it can take a greater load on the back.
you need to phone around, I'm afraid.

[BoffinMum]

I tried Barrington. Sawston is nearer me so I will give them a ring.

You are probably right about a share - this is what I did as a kid but the person I shared with had a grown up sister who was an instructor so obviously that was going to work on the tuition front! I had forgotten that bit.

[Butkin]

I learned to ride at Old Tiger Stables in Soham! Never did me any harm....