Very young riders

Cadbury

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Well I had back and pelvis problems and didn’t start riding till I was 11, my sister started when she was about 4 and never had any problems…
As I mentioned it was something I’ve read a few times so I thought it was worth a mention. Obviously there are other reasons for having pelvis problems…….
 

Highmileagecob

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Just got to decide whether to go for a branded Inky Dinky, or buy a much cheaper copy. Given the weight of the rider, and the slow plod of 29yo Old Dobbin, I can't really justify spending over £100 more, for half an hour's use once a week. Decisions, decisions....
 

Melody Grey

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Just got to decide whether to go for a branded Inky Dinky, or buy a much cheaper copy. Given the weight of the rider, and the slow plod of 29yo Old Dobbin, I can't really justify spending over £100 more, for half an hour's use once a week. Decisions, decisions....
The genuine ones seem to hold their value well, so I’d be fairly confident you’d get your money back on one bought secondhand. No idea about the copies.
 

minesadouble

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Mine all rode in show saddles from being tiny, I just popped a stirrup leather round the neck for emergencies.
I've just watched a child who isn't 3 until August at our local BSPS Tiny Tots show and she can already do her up downs!! I wish mine had been so forward 😂
 

conniegirl

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Mine all rode in show saddles from being tiny, I just popped a stirrup leather round the neck for emergencies.
I've just watched a child who isn't 3 until August at our local BSPS Tiny Tots show and she can already do her up downs!! I wish mine had been so forward 😂
You really dont.
My yard owners daughter is one of them and she says its terrifying.

Her little one turns 3 in a couple of weeks, she is off lead in walk and trot already, has been since november and she is learning to canter on the lunge!!
 
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