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Post by zob2zob on Nov 14, 2010 1:58:30 GMT
 HI I WAS WONDER ING IF ANYONE HAS A BASKET SADDLE THAT I COULD BUY? I HAVE BEEN ON EBAY BUT THERE IS ONLY ONE AND IT IS GOLD PLATED OR SOMETHING?? NOT BOTHERED BY ITS CONDITION SO LONG AS IT IS SEVICABLE AND COMPLETE!!! THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ THIS AD. REGARDS LORNA WITH THE MENAGERIE!!!!    
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Post by bigmama on Nov 14, 2010 10:18:31 GMT
how old is the little rider?
when my kids were really tiny, we used a leather donkey saddle with a bar to hold at the pommel and it was fab .. they didnt need any stirrups .. if you cannot get your basket saddle then this would be ideal
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Post by ammevo on Nov 14, 2010 10:44:47 GMT
if any one has two i'd love one for my little boy too
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Post by heath on Nov 14, 2010 11:24:03 GMT
WE have one. I got it for my grandaughtet last Christmas and then discovered my childrens own in the loft!!! I had to give a fortune for it (or so I thought it was) but they are scarcer then hens teeth! I paid £200 so would like that back if poss as we havent even used it. It has a lovely red leather seat like a proper chair!!!!!
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rocket
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Post by rocket on Nov 14, 2010 11:33:44 GMT
i have a basket saddle for sale we used it for my granddaughter comes with girth an sheep skin seat,we would like £195.oo ono here is a pic  |
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Post by rabbit on Nov 14, 2010 11:57:19 GMT
i bought one 19 years ago when kate was tiny, used it twice, thought they were terrifying, as child is strapped in by harness round waist and between legs, even if the pony is anicent and a saint, i wasn't prepared to take the risk of not being able to get her off immediately in case of an emergency. carted it round the world and never used it again!!
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Post by marypom on Nov 14, 2010 19:44:55 GMT
yes id go for the hi lite bambno childs first saddle
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Post by zob2zob on Nov 19, 2010 12:56:04 GMT
oh my god, I though this such a good idea at the time, the child in question is 10 mths, as the 2.5 yr old is finding it hard enough to stay in a saddle, I though if I had a basket saddle at least that way I could walk them around without needing 2 other people all the time, as the Shetland is barrel shaped and there legs don't quite get around him and support themselves in the stirrups!!!
I am also UNDECIDED NOW!?!?!
ANY SUGGESTIONS ANYONE???
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Post by marypom on Nov 19, 2010 17:54:12 GMT
go for the chhilds first sadle with the little handle on front there descined for the tiny tots
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Post by heath on Nov 25, 2010 9:59:06 GMT
I used one for all 3 of my children and never had a problem and they all went on to ride at top level!!! The difference is that they give a younger child back support which a normal saddle cant do. I found it the best thing in the world for getting them to sleep.!!! and it also gave me the chance to get out and get some fresh air and excercise!!!! I can only speak from experience but we used ours on everything from a shetland to a highland. My only word of caution would be to make sure that the pony is steady and trustworthy!!!but that goes without saying really!
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