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).
The Ring of Fire is one of the most geologically active areas on Earth, and is a site for frequent earthquakes and powerful volcanic eruptions. Many volcanoes on Earth are located around the Pacific Ring of Fire.Image Credit: U.S. Geological Survey. There are more than 450 active and dormant volcanoes located within the Ring of Fire.he Ring of Fire is a long chain of volcanoes and other tectonically active structures surrounding the Pacific Ocean. The Ring of Fire is a long chain of volcanoes and other tectonically active structures that surround the Pacific Ocean.