Inky Dinky saddles?

[Patterdale]

Has anyone used one? Are they worth it?

My youngest (2 years) has a condition that affects her balance. She loves ponies and riding would really help her, but she is just far too wobbly in a normal pony saddle even with someone holding her.

Would the inky Dinky help? Or any other ideas?

 

[Shay]

It depends on the way in which she is wobbly. Inky Dinkys hold then tolerably well from front to back - but there is nothing to keep in place side to side. So if your daughter is laterally unstable it won't help. You might be better of with a bucket type. You can get the wicker pannier type - but she might benefit from holding herself as much as she can.

The Zaldi Hippo saddles are incredible - here http://webshop.viva-iberica.com/zaldi-hipo-comples-saddle---saddle-for-disabled-riders-1259-p.asp Expensive but absolutely fabulous om allowing the rider to do what they can whilst still keeping them secure and safe.

In googling I can across this http://www.spokesnmotion.com/paddle?form=187
Which looks interesting but I haven't used it.