Amber Petraglia Matthews
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Friday 25 July 2025 00:28:11 GMT
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old and boring :
why does the 20% rule only seem to affect women. most men are 175-225. I NEVER see someone talking about the 20% rule to men. I've seen huge men on tiny reigning horses and no one says a word. the 20% rule is ridiculous anyway. it was for military horses carrying ammo and other war items.
2025-07-25 11:50:02
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Ginger🌲 :
I told my trainer I didnt feel connected to my horse and she asked "did you eat well today?" and when I paused she said "your failing your partner. you need strength"
2025-07-25 17:21:51
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whitty22🇨🇦 :
Also, if you're strong enough to be properly balanced on your horse, it's going to be a lot better for them than if you're lighter but flopping around. it's crazy how much attention people give this issue 😔
2025-07-25 02:43:17
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🎠Dell Equus🎠 :
I need to start posting my what I eat in a day because ppl need to see how many calories to eat bc carbs & cals will make you a better rider. Eat to perform 🙏 I hate the push to be skinny cuz it will break the body down and compromise your riding career / journey
2025-07-25 11:58:36
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DaeBae 🐨 🦘 :
I've always seen Ballerinas, Models and Equestrians, and everything in between, have had it so hard when it comes to body weight and image 🥺 🥺🥺🥺
2025-07-25 06:52:08
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Randollisc💙 :
Late 1970 early 1980’s big eq rider and my coach would yell “fish and water” during lessons. Nothing new here.
2025-07-25 20:26:05
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kmhequine :
This sport has brang on so many insecurities for so many riders including myself, even when I’m already small I get called “too big for Felix” and so many other things, I have literally no energy to ride anymore it’s insane.
2025-07-25 01:51:26
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charlotte🦄 :
My UK size 12/14 body can comfortably control my 660kg horse 👏🏻 all I care about is ensuring my horse is comfortable whilst I’m riding! 🥰
2025-07-26 18:47:07
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💸FALYNN💸 :
Why am i crying 😭
2025-07-25 00:51:13
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alyce_eq :
This is why I love you
2025-07-25 06:21:58
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snoopy.bagel1 :
the difference between when i was not eating enough and now is INSANE. i was flopping around on my horse, couldn’t focus and would get frustrated/mad so fast
2025-07-25 21:03:16
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ᒍᗩᗰᗰIE!! :
Would I be able to get on a 14.2? No. Why? I wouldn’t be in the 20% rule, but does that matter? No. Do I have a thy gap? No. Am I confident with the way my body looks? I’m not sure. Do I still get to ride horses? Yes. It doesn’t matter how I look, how big and fit my horse has to be to carry me, how heavy I am, I STILL GET TO RIDE.
2025-07-25 12:10:48
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Ainsley.eq :
It's so sad seeing and knowing that this is happening because I see it happening and it isn't fair. I'm trying to build more muscle so I can go up in the levels because I want to jump higher, I want to be better, even when I do get self conscious I gotta remind myself that I do fit in a small/medium size clothes and that is healthy for me. Keep staying strong Amber try not to listen to them ❤️
2025-07-25 00:42:35
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EasyKeepers | 💚 Equestrian | :
I use to have a really bad ed… I would get of my horse legs shaking and blacking out as a child… I destroyed my body and now my organs are suffering the consequences as an adult.
2025-07-25 21:26:36
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Emily 🫶🔮🌻 :
I got to ride with one of the top trainers in ca. was paying 3k plus a month to be there. He fat shamed tf out of me. At the Christmas party he asked me if I ate all the cookies. I’ll never forget it
2025-07-27 05:39:48
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Lucie & Co | Pet Accessories :
It's also very common for riders to have PCOS and endometriosis and we don't loose weight in the same way it's incredibly hard. I remember trying to find white riding tights in my size for my first competition 😓 that was brutal NGL. We are all BOOTFIUL 🩷🩷🩷
2025-07-25 20:34:42
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Mietta Gray :
I agree so many riders struggle. It’s so normalised to not eat all weekend at shows and get told you are too big for a horse that is perfectly suitable
2025-07-25 00:46:33
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Rose 🌝 :
As someone who would consider herself recovered from an ED and reentering the equestrian world as a rider, the pressure is a lot. But so is perfection in general. Posting myself riding has been something I’ve had to seriously overcome but I’m feeling more confident than ever. I would rather be the person my horse needs than the person anonymous people on the internet think I should be. 🙌
2025-07-25 08:25:27
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𝓟𝓪𝓲𝓰𝓮 🩵 :
I agree 100% we need to learn how to support our fellow equestrians. whenever people see someone that has a HEALTHY amount of muscle they go after them. this is coming from someone that has cried after every time I left the barn bacaus kids were making fun of me . Thank you !
2025-07-25 00:35:17
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DressageHub :
This is the second video I have seen about this person and I don't know who it is.
2025-07-25 17:09:24
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Michelle Devine :
Funnily enough I’ve also been riding my whole entire life and never ever has fat shaming been a thing. Or commenting on people’s weight.
2025-07-27 23:14:55
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Ramona :
Thanks for speaking out about this. I’m a professional rider and if we gain weight we’re not allowed to ride horses for videos or in shows, the guys however are fine to look however they want
2025-07-27 11:30:07
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𝙰𝚞𝚍𝚛𝚒 :
I feel like her as a tall skinny girl they associate her as having an ED. She does eat a proper amount for her and people should be mature enough to decide if that’s enough food for them.
2025-07-26 18:17:18
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💚 :
it is very sad to me people are so mean to the girl you've referenced. shes struggling and needs compassion- not bullying.
2025-07-26 02:16:42
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user2774620798277 - Robbie D :
Yes yes 👏👏👏🙌 thank you !!!
2025-07-25 06:03:40
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