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PHB - 2024Mounted Combat
A willing creature that is at least one size larger than a rider and that has an appropriate anatomy can serve as a mount, using the following rules.
Does this mean that humans are not allowed to ride ponies or mules (which are Medium size)?
Is there something that I am missing that specifies that it is ok for humans to ride ponies?
I'm afraid not. RAW, it's like you're saying. (EDIT: Humans can be Small, though)
Very similar wording in the 2014 PHB:
A willing creature that is at least one size larger than you and that has an appropriate anatomy can serve as a mount, using the following rules.
PHB - 2024
Mounted Combat
Does this mean that humans are not allowed to ride ponies or mules (which are Medium size)?
Is there something that I am missing that specifies that it is ok for humans to ride ponies?
I'm afraid not. RAW, it's like you're saying. (EDIT: Humans can be Small, though)
Very similar wording in the 2014 PHB: