Yes.. i galloped backwards on one at warwickshire college.. lol it was ment to be an Estate lesson./.. but out tutor put the horse and we were showing off lol
There are tonnes of different types- ranging in price from expensive to bl**dy expensive!!
Ours is an old fashioned french model but it does the job very well-
Lancelot is ACE. Best money I've spent in a long time. BUT (and this is a BIG 'but') you NEED to have a good instructor to go with it. Boss's sister is really very talented at using her teaching tools and it works really effectively. I could see myself going to someone with lesser talents and being utterly bored and learning nothing even on the exact same machine. If you want lessons find yourself a good instructor before you consider which type of mechanical horse they have
I have lessons with Michelle Cogger on her mechanical horse in East Sussex, she has another near Stanstead. They are the best around, they have different paces within each gait and respond to half halts etc!! I have gained so much, its great to be able to focus entirely on yourself. If you would like her number PM me