If you are frustrated by the clothing sizes offered in most tack shops you might be happy to learn that Fuller Fillies is a line of clothing for women sized 16 though 24. You'll find an attractive and flattering selection of schooling tights, T's and jackets, English show wear, tall boots and half chaps. Fuller Fillies is based in the UK but is available in North America. Check out their website for an online catalog and distributor details.
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Fuller Fillies…I know this is going to offend people but do horses really want people who need a size 24 riding on their backs?
Susan, im sorry to say that horses like people come in all sizes. And considering that people are getting bigger overall, so are horses. And yes some of us really do have more than we care to have. I gained (due to changed living) about 35 pounds in 2 monhts and now im fighting tooth and nail to get it off. There might be illness or there might just be thebuilt of the person.
And why should one type of people be denied the wonderful world of horses? Also, it is not only riding, at driving competitions you have to wear breeches etc .. So yes there is a need.
take care
I found that to be an incredibly narrow minded comment, Susan
Kat, you did a very good job of counter-commenting.
Susan…if you knew it was going to be offensive, why did you bother making the comment? “Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt”?
I bet any horse would rather carry a chubby rider, than a skinny, big mouthed, sarcastic wind-bag!!
There could be a lot of sensitive, useful discussion around this topic. However, name calling serves no one. Play nice kids.
Here it the reality; most men who are 6’ tall weigh more then most plus size women who ride, so are you suggestion a horse cant carry a 6’ tall man. I think not, you Susan are a judgmental fool!
As I said, there could be a lot of useful discussion around this topic. Name calling isn’t part of useful discussion. Any further comments that are critical of another commenter’s posts will be deleted.
Hi all – I am a vendor for fuller fillies in the US– I think the first one and am goign to all of the equine affairs andeven teh FEI world games… wohoo. I have been influenced by an incredible plus sized rider or two – I have decided to carry this line to allow ladies like myself to have a choice of CUTE coordinated and comfy riding cothes. I understand the thoughts of the person who asked if a size 24 rider should ride… I am glad she made the comment rather than just thinking it…it gives us a chance to respond. We all bear responsibility for our choices when we ride… but I think my horse and I are a great compliment to each other. I have great balance and a good seat… I am the strongest big person you will ever meet… so just think about it… and encourage your sisters in their desire to live out their dreams with horses. That is what it is all about. Come see my store– I would welcome your comments http://www.thecurvycowgirl.com
Apryl
I met Apryl at the Equine Affair. She is AWESOME and so are her products. Everyone who isn’t a perfect size 6, but a more average size 14 and up should check her out. Clothes are super cute and high quality!
As for the comment about a larger woman being on a horse. My horse weighs about 1200 lbs. Have my 198lbs on him is barely noticable. As I say, all people should be encouraged to get out there and do it, regardless of size. You certainly don’t get in shape sitting on the couch! Life is to short to not be out doing what you love!
Thanks Rachel – we had a great time in Pomona ! I really think I have found my passion. We were interviewed by Rick Lamb and jis wife for their radio show… I just found out FF has 2 new boots out… I am going to get them for us here— they have a dress boot and a field boot for larger calves— oh and also I found a sunprotective ( spf 50) riding shirt for summer I am going to bring out. Finding cute stuff is really really hard.. Fuller Fillies is a great brand!!
Fuller Fillies breeches are great. I have very large fibroids the size of a six month pregnant woman. These are the only breeches that I can purchase to wear. The other companies L or XL shrink after one wash and dry to junior sizes. These didn’t shrink and are great.
Apologies for the delay in my addition ladies – I have only just learned how to search blogs… I am Designer/MD of Fuller Fillies and just wanted to say a huge “thank you” to you girls for the support.
There will always be narrow-minded people and those who think just because they have a small bottom they can ride better than those of us with extra-padding – to all you skinny minnies who hold this particular prejudice then why don’t you get your riding checked? Dare to have a pressure pad placed under your saddle and let’s see who the horse is more likely to want on his back!
Most of us ride drafts or draft crosses who really think nothing of carrying us – remember, our relationship with horses is born out of wartime where they carried 12 stone soldiers plus their extra 6 stone of armour; FYI I way 12 stone! Now do you think a well-rounded, balanced rump is gentler on the horse or do you really think all that matters is weight?
Get over yourselves girls.
Big girls – you go for it in the knowledge that Fuller Fillies will keep you looking good!
suzxxx
Most show clothes are also cut for the stereotypical rider, who is rectangle and flat chested. I’m an hourglass figure with large hips and DD/E breasts. Even when I weighed 130 lbs, I could NOT find show jackets that buttoned over my chest and still fit everwhere else. FF’s attire are cut to reflect real women proportions who have been blessed with hips and breasts.
Suzanne, I agree with that! As a large animal vet, the general rule of thumb is that a fit, healthy horse can carry 20% of its body weight easily during competive/hard/endurance riding. So a 1,000 lb horse can quite easily carry 200 lbs of rider and tack. The larger the horse, the more weight in can carry. In terms of pleasure riding (which is what most of us do anyway), the general rule of thumb is a 30% ratio.
@ Apryl and All…Thanks to and other for their wonderful posts! If I as a fuller filly did not persue my passion for horses than I would have missed out going to Ireland with my riding coach and purchasing my love H.P. and had it not been products out there for the larger ladies I would never have been able to compete with him! He is well suited for me and the frame I have now and the frame I am working on to get fit again to ride and show! H.P. has been fantastic at shows and never once showed any signs that he disliked having me on his back and saved me many times in the arena!!! I will look for you at the FEI WEG in Lexington where I now live! Thanks to all the other posts in support of all you want to ride and experience the sport and pleasure of horses no matter the size:)
Thanks to all of your comments. as a ” bigger girl” getting back into riding after 15 years off I was a bit leery of getting out there again because of people’s comments like Susan#1. Thanks. Ya’ll made my day, and I’m gonna be back on my new appy tomorrow!!
I’m a normal sized person but I can’t fit into regular tall boots and plan to purchase a pair of Fuller Fillies boots when I save my money and compete at second level.
Ok, that first comment….. holy offensive!
I am thrilled that a company is making riding attire for ladies who are above a size 6 and a B cup! Yes! Attractive clothing for WOMEN! I am rather curvy and incredibly short, until I found FF I had given up entirely on being able to find flattering show attire.
Thank you fuller fillies.
I ride a 17.2hh 2000+ clyde mare in many shows, and many ride a thons for different charitys we are not all “little” people, and we look right together.
I have ridden my mare for almost 21 yrs. I got her when she was 7 and she will soon be 28. 90% of those yrs I have weighed over 235 lbs. Do I weigh to much for my 14.3 hands, 1000 lbs mare? All I know is that my new vet says she would have guest she was only 14 or 15. Only because she had known me before Vet school did she believe it without looking at her teeth. Results of the latest Vet check. Keep riding her, you still have many happy years left. The exercise is just what she needs. I am a trail rider. I have competed in the past in CT. All I know is if you love horses, if they are your passion, don’t let size keep you away.
I would like to give a huge “thanks” to Fuller Fillies. My 30 year old daughter has been riding since she was 9 and has never fitted into the ‘normal’ size jods and riding clothes found in Australia – especially as we live in rural Queensland! Thank Heaven for the stores stocking Fuller Fillies. Also a big Boo to the first Susan querying the more womanly riders out there. We have 5 horses (thoroughbred, Warmblood, Stockhorses and Quarterhorses who certainly do NOT object to my daughter riding them. You go girls!!