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camel ride when I weigh 15stone

186 replies

KathySeldon · 06/04/2024 19:32

Husband wats to book a camel ride on holiday next week.
I'm feeling that I am too heavy to go on a camel.
AIBU to think that?

OP posts:
MolkosTeenageAngst · 06/04/2024 19:59

Isittimeformynapyet · 06/04/2024 19:58

"Riding a camel is no different, ethically, to riding a horse and have been ridden for centuries in dessert countries."

Aah, the old "pudding/arid region" confusion never gets old 🤣

@MolkosTeenageAngst

What is pudding/ arid region confusion? Sorry, I have never heard that expression before!

Isittimeformynapyet · 06/04/2024 19:58

"Riding a camel is no different, ethically, to riding a horse and have been ridden for centuries in dessert countries."

Aah, the old "pudding/arid region" confusion never gets old 🤣

@MolkosTeenageAngst

Cellotapedispenser · 06/04/2024 19:58

Please don't do this. You can have a lovely holiday without this activity. You are too heavy for these creatures . It's not a requirement for you to get to somewhere so please just choose something else fun to do.

MolkosTeenageAngst · 06/04/2024 19:56

2chocolateoranges · 06/04/2024 19:49

So unfair on these poor camels, working all day , allowing randoms to ride on their backs all to make money.

we went to a place that did camel rides last year, we didn’t participate as I found it extremely u fair on the camels.

Do you feel the same about the horses in riding stables which children in the UK regularly frequent to learn to ride? What about the horses which are used by charities such as RDA for riding for the disabled? Horses are used to have people ride them to make money and I never see anyone moan about that in the UK.

PatRey · 06/04/2024 19:56

Regardless of weight, it’s cruel and you are enabling the cruelty by paying the people that treat them so badly. Vile.

Username947531 · 06/04/2024 19:50

Please don't. You're too heavy to ride any animal and it's cruel to ride the camels in Egypt anyway.

MolkosTeenageAngst · 06/04/2024 19:50

I went on a three day camel trek in the Indian desert and the 3 guides shared two camels which seemed comfortable enough with the weight of 2 men which would definitely have been over 15 stone. Google says camels can carry up to 900 pounds which is over 60 stone so 15 stone for a short period is unlikely to be an issue. There are different types of camel though, I’m not sure if dromedary and bactrian camels have different weight limits or which you’d be riding.

The camels I rode weren’t chained at all. Riding a camel is no different, ethically, to riding a horse and have been ridden for centuries in dessert countries. Probably best to assess the situation when you arrive and ask the guides advice if you feel, after seeing the camels, it’s something you’d like to participate in.

VeryStressedMum · 06/04/2024 19:50

Please don't go on the camel ride horrible for the animals which are (usually) not treated well at all.
I would never participate in any activity which involved an animal especially abroad.

2chocolateoranges · 06/04/2024 19:49

So unfair on these poor camels, working all day , allowing randoms to ride on their backs all to make money.

we went to a place that did camel rides last year, we didn’t participate as I found it extremely u fair on the camels.

Bournetilly · 06/04/2024 19:49

They will have a weight limit, you might be within the weight limit but it’s not a nice thing to do and they are more than likely being abused.

trythisforsize · 06/04/2024 19:48

Riding any animal on holiday for entertainment purposes is wrong.

So just don't

Princesspollyyy · 06/04/2024 19:48

Maybe research it a bit and then you can educate your husband as to why it's not a great thing to be doing on holiday.

Isittimeformynapyet · 06/04/2024 19:47

I have changed my vote from yabu to Yanbu after actually reading the thread.

effoffwind · 06/04/2024 19:47

I'm so glad we are more aware of the maltreatment of animals abroad
Elephant rides , camels , dolphin shows , zoos , monkey pics .. all things we used to do merrily but not anymore

Icantbedoingwithit · 06/04/2024 19:46

Yes you are too heavy plus it’s a horrible practice. Surely you can find something more constructive to do.

StripeyDeckchair · 06/04/2024 19:46

I did a camel ride many years ago & would never do one again.
The process of going down & getting up again so a person can get on/off is painful for them.
They are unpredictable
They can bolt
They smell
They kick up loads of dust which covers the rider

On my trip one camel bolted, the rider fell off & was knocked unconscious, we were in the desert & when she came round it was either get back on or walk.
Leading a camel is shit too - they spit & bite.
We camped in the desert & the group flat out refused to ride camels out & 4WDs came in to get us.

Princesspollyyy · 06/04/2024 19:46

We rode camels in Dubai and I instantly regretted it. The camels legs were indeed chained, and they didn't seem happy at all. One did not want to stand up and the guy in charge of them seemed horrible in his treatment of the camel in getting it to stand.

I wish I had backed down and said no now. It wasn't enjoyable at all.

angel1977 · 06/04/2024 19:42

Too heavy and cruel too. Camels are terribly abused, dont do it.

HoldingTheDoor · 06/04/2024 19:42

https://gobackpacking.com/tourists-camel-rides-egypt/

I don’t know where you’re planning on riding a camel but this is the reality of it(and also applies to horses and donkeys) in Egypt and some other countries.

Kind Tourists Are Staying Away From Camel Rides in Egypt

Find out why kind tourists are starting to avoid camel rides at the Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt. Stay informed on why you should too.

https://gobackpacking.com/tourists-camel-rides-egypt/

Brendabigbaps · 06/04/2024 19:42

Depends what sort of camel ride.
if it’s the 2 man seat then yeah, but then pretty much anyone is too heavy for those when you get 2 people on it.

Moveoverdarlin · 06/04/2024 19:41

Too heavy.

Offredismysister · 06/04/2024 19:40

Why would you at any weight?
Why do you want to, what’s the appeal?
It’s animal cruelty.

AtrociousCircumstance · 06/04/2024 19:40

Too heavy for the poor creature yes.

Kissmystarfish · 06/04/2024 19:40

No way. I wouldn’t ever ride an animal for fun abroad.

the uk yes. Abroad no no way.

HoldingTheDoor · 06/04/2024 19:39

The camels are often treated terribly and cruelly trained. Your weight is the least of the issues regarding tourists going on camel rides.

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