Can A Tall 15 Year Old Ride A Shetland Pony?

The average height for a Shetland is 7 to 11 hands, however, it depends on the pony. For its size, the Shetland is the strongest of all horse and pony breeds. A Shetland can carry up to 130 pounds.

So, it depends on your weight, and how skilled you are at riding. Are you well balanced and centered? Do you move on the horse or with it?

It would not really be a wise idea because if you go on a shetland more then lightly it will hit th floor. So no it would not be very good

Yes, you can even though they are small, they are very strong.

As long as said 15 year old is of normal size a shetland pony will be strong enough.

Depends on your weight they can handle about 20% of there body weight but the best way to break they in by using a feed bag on there back along with there saddle