Name of rider: Rachel Rice
Name of pony/ponies: Sir Prance A lot (pony), Princess (Horse)
I am 18 months old and I love to ride my pony and my horsey. My Oma has a boarding horse farm in Ontario with approximately 25 horses on 100 acres. Oma is a cowgirl and wins buckles doing Rodeo Sports. I been riding since I was in the womb and as early as 2 months old. I know the way to the barn and I ride every week, sometimes twice a week. I love the “neighs” and I sometimes cry when it is time to leave the horse farm because I want to stay all day and night with the horses. I like other animals too like cats, dogs, birds and cows.
Princess was my moms show horse but is now coming out of retirement for me to ride. Princess won many ribbons at local fairs and competed in the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Competition. She is a very good mares and let’s me lead her around. Sir Prance A Lot is the pony I share with my cousins. He is harder to ride because he is so bouncy but I like to trot on him. He can be a mischievous pony sometimes. His main job is to babysit the colts on the farm.
Riding is easy but so far the hardest part of riding is mom won’t let me go faster every time I click to go faster. Also my boots fall off sometimes while riding. My favourite part of riding is being outside and trail riding to see things and making friends with the horses. Someday I want to ride in horse shows and do rodeo sports. My mom is already scouting for a good horse for me when I am older since Princess is very old. I take my friends riding but they always cry the whole time. They are scared but I am not.
I like my Inky Dinky Saddle because it fits both my pony and my horse and it fits in my moms truck so I can ride at my Omas and also at my Grandpas. I like that it has reins for me to hold on too and that the stirrups adjust so my older cousins can use my saddle too. It also holds me in when I am trotting on my bouncy pony. I like my Inky Dinky Saddle because I like to ride on my own.
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Competition Winners
One of our Inky Dinky riders, Irving aged 7, competed in a local Horse of the Year Show where he qualified champion in the lead rein section! We’re really happy for Irving, because his mum shared with us that he has Spina Bifida which means his balance is impaired and he has no feeling or movement from the knee down. She attributes his horse riding confidence to the Inky Dinky saddle, which is incredibly humbling, and we’re sure Irving’s natural talent contributed immensely to his lead rein win. Our children’s saddles support the back and abdomen of the young rider, so there is no need for the legs to grip the pony or horse, making it easy to ride unsupported. Congratulations Irving, we hope your reign of competition successes continues!
Assisting Less Able-Bodied Children
Another beautiful success story was passed onto us from the happy mum of Delilah in Essex. Her riding school funded an Inky Dinky saddle, which we were more than happy to provide, to this fab young rider with cerebral palsy. Delilah didn’t need to be supported by her parents and she could ride freely whilst being lead on a rein, and her mum told us that the difference in her experience and enjoyment was amazing. We hope to see much more of Delilah enjoying her children’s saddle.
Hunting
Hunting meets can play a huge activity in many countryside communities, and it’s usually the case that the little ones have to stay at home or watch from the side. Well not anymore!
We’ve been sent a number of stories where Inky Dinky Saddles have enabled children to experience their first ever hunting meets on horseback. Our children’s saddles have allowed littluns in the hunting community feel immersed in the bustle of hunting meets, whilst feeling fully supported, secure and independent on their pony.
Off the Beaten Track
We’re delighted when we see our little customers getting out and about on their new Inky Dinky saddles. We’re thrilled to see some of you trying out different terrains, and the kids looking as comfortable and enthusiastic as ever! The Inky Dinky saddles ensure security on your child’s riding experience even on the most uneven of rural hacks! For any track, be it hilly, rocky or muddy, an Inky Dinky saddle will maintain stability and safety for your child’s ride.
Take a look at little Jessica riding in the snow as part of the Boxing Day New Forest Point to Point race day. The dreary weather conditions didn’t stop her from feeling secure and excited to get dressed up and out riding her pony, and what a natural she looks!
Riders in Scotland
This is little Bella, who went on the Beltane Common Ride in Scotland! Here she is braving a stream with the biggest smile on her face, feet in the stirrups, and hands holding the Inky Dinky saddle strap whilst her pony is lead through the water. Even in water, our children’s saddle helps your little one to keep balance, so they can securely enjoy all of the riding opportunities that their parents and older siblings do too.
It isn’t just the little riders on home soil that we’re helping. We’ve got horse riding youngsters from New Zealand, America and Hong Kong all enjoying getting out and about on their horses, feeling safe and secure during the process with one of our children’s saddles.
Send us your Stories
We love to hear about the adventures and competitions you and your family get up to on our horse riding saddles for children. Thank you for sharing your stories and adventures with us, and as always we’re very grateful to be a part of every child’s horse riding journey. Send us any pictures you may have and you could be featured on our social media! Check out our Facebook for more Inky Dinky videos and pictures, and order your saddle online today.
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