The general recommendation is the 20% rule. The rider should not be heavier than 20% of the horse's weight. A horse or pony can carry up to 20% of its own body weight. The rider AND the tack should weigh no more than 240 lbs. Assuming you are riding Western, the rider should weigh no more than 200 pounds. If you are riding English, the rider should weigh no more than 215 lbs.
Sign up to access the rest of the document. Unformatted text preview: What is the Ring of Fire? What ocean does the Ring of Fire encircle? o Most active volcanoes on land are located along the margins of the ocean basins notably within the circum- Pacific belt known as the Ring of Fire ( Figure 7.33).
Volcanoes are found in just a few areas of the world. Most lie close to the boundaries of tectonic plates. These are great slabs of rock that fit together like a jigsaw to make up Earthâs surface. Many volcanoes form part of a chain called the Ring of Fire, making a huge arc around the Pacific Ocean. Other volcanoes sit over hot spots in the middle of tectonic plates. Many of these form islands out in the ocean. However, most of the worldâs volcanoes remain hidden from view, as they are deep down on the ocean floor. About 75 percent of the worldâs active volcanoes are underwater.