camel ride when I weigh 15stone

More than aware, thanks. Still think it’s a terrible idea. I’m sure you’re aware that ethically, it’s probably not a great idea. Camels can carry hundreds of pounds, but should they? Given the OP is already concerned and can have no idea of the animals welfare, I’d say god, no. Increasingly, people are campaigning to stop elephants carrying tourists, I don’t see how using a camel is any better.

Having you on its back would be the least of the poor creatures worries, I'm sure. If its the welfare of the animal you're concerned about, give it a miss altogether. If it's embarrassment at maybe being declined, then I'd not worry. It's the weight of your wallet that matters.

@fieldsofbutterflies Oh shhh. OP asked, people have answered. My post wasn't nasty. It was factual.

Camels can carry hundreds of pounds on their backs. They're not horses and shouldn't be compared to them.

Isn’t there an airline that now weighs passengers as well as luggage? I think that makes so much sense.

Yeah, check the weight limit @KathySeldon It will be so embarrassing if you get there and they say you're too heavy. 😬

I went on a balloon flight some 12 years ago, and when I booked it (after being given the voucher,) they asked me my weight! I was quite overweight at the time - 13 stone at 5 ft 3 - and I was so embarrassed to admit it, that I said '11 and a half stone.' It was 3 months away and I thought 'fuck! I am gonna have to lose one and a half stone in the next 3 months now!' 😆

I lost just half a stone, (dropped to 12 and a half stone,) and dreaded them weighing me and saying 'too fat sorry!' But they didn't weigh me. I must have looked 11 and a half stone. I wore loose black clothes, so probably didn't look 12 and a half stone!

Yabu to support this cruel practice.

Shit idea. No idea what camels weigh, but the rule for horses is no more than 20% of the horse’s weight, but I personally wouldn’t let anyone over about 12st get on mine, despite that he could technically take more. The area your arse is on is where all the weight goes and frankly, it’s a horrible, exploitative industry. Don’t do it.

I’m approximately that weight, didn’t ride my horse personally then retired him when I thought he was getting on a bit.

Camels are beasts of burden and capable of carrying much more than 15 stone.

The ethics/animal cruelty side of things is valid, but all these unpleasant comments about OP's weight are both wrong and unnecessary.

Yes this is me too.

Plenty of men weigh more than 15 stone.
Are they not doing the camel rides?

Some people here are so flaming horrible.

It is possible to make a statement about animal cruelty without belittling another human being.

'Human cruelty' is when you are emotionally abusive to other humans.

Some people seem to use an ethical concern - as entirely justified and important as it is - as an excuse to belittle and speak cruelly to others. I think it's entirely possible to make your point without being unkind, especially when the poster is showing an apparent willingness to consider the impact of her choices.

You can say you feel it's unethical or unfair to the animal without phrasing it so unkindly. The OP was already showing concern for the animal by asking how her weight might affect it.

You're far too heavy but anyway, why would you participate in such abuse? These animals are treated terribly. Sickening that anyone would think this is ok.

I wouldn't. Apart from the animal husbandry side of things, consider the safety angle. You're 15 stone, so likely not the most agile, and I doubt if you fell off that you'd bounce well either. Just as a matter of interest, if you do fall off of a horse/camel/elephant/motorbike on holiday, are you covered by your travel insurance?

Why not. Is that all you had to add?

Bizarre! 🤣

I think that you're right, but also good on you for thinking about the animal. If I'm honest, I'm a bit iffy on camel rides anyway, although it isn't as bad as donkey rides.

You'd think so..but this is the internet

You can get your point across without making such unnecessary personal comments:

I had a camel ride along the beach at Essaouira in Morocco.It was a beautiful, peaceful trek. The animals were very well cared for and the owner clearly doted on them. It was his livelihood and he supported his whole family on the money-you are so ignorant.
Dont book in advance unless you can verify the animal welfare aspect, but when you get there check it out first.

Nobody should be riding any animals at all. They are treated poorly and chained just so holiday makers can have a ‘experience’. They have to allow many people to ride them every day. It’s incredibly cruel. Do better op.

As a child in the 60s ,london zoo offered camel rides ,as a child very exciting. As am overweight adult not so much.maybe find another activity

Some of these posters are so keen to display their ethical credentials that they are quite happy to be cruel and rude to the poster who was only asking a question. Implying she is “fat” “obese” “lazy” and “cruel”.

whether you agree with camel rising or not you could try to be more kind to someone just asking for advice.

This.
Animals for entertainment needs to be banned.