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Riding lessons for young children

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  • 23-11-2009 6:07pm
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    convert
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    Hi Everyone,

    Hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction..

    I have a seriously horse mad 3 yr old little girl & would love if I could take her somewhere twice a mth where she can be lead around on a small pony & maybe do a little bit of grooming?? She has no fear at all & as been led around on a 14hh before not at bother..

    Can anyone help?? We are in South Co.Dublin so anywhere in Dublin or Wicklow would suit..

    Mod edit: Originally posted by coolwater


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    ann81
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭ann81


    Would Maynooth be too far?

    I haven't been here myself but a friend takes her son here
    http://www.clonfertmaynoothequestrian.com/packages.html

    HTH.


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    granturismo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,920 ✭✭✭granturismo


    convert wrote: »
    I have a seriously horse mad 3 yr old little girl & would love if I could take her somewhere twice a mth where she can be lead around on a small pony & maybe do a little bit of grooming?? She has no fear at all & as been led around on a 14hh before not at bother..

    Most schools wont take children for lessons until they are 4yo, for some the age limit is higher. For 'helping out' the age limit is 6-8.

    I think it is highly unlikely that you will find a school that will take a 3yo. Supervision and insurance will be a big issue.

    Similar thread here
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055657045

    From Clonfert's website '[FONT=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Children, however, must be over 5 years old for group lessons however we have pony rides for the younger rider.'

    [/FONT] She might at least get pony rides here.[FONT=Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]
    [/FONT]


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    Shelleysbaby
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6 ✭Shelleysbaby


    convert wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    Hoping someone may be able to point me in the right direction..

    I have a seriously horse mad 3 yr old little girl & would love if I could take her somewhere twice a mth where she can be lead around on a small pony & maybe do a little bit of grooming?? She has no fear at all & as been led around on a 14hh before not at bother..

    Can anyone help?? We are in South Co.Dublin so anywhere in Dublin or Wicklow would suit..

    Mod edit: Originally posted by coolwater

    I would recomment Kellystown they have really nice ponies and most of the people there are kids. I rode there for two years and found them really good. They also have a small pony named Whisper who is lovely and very quite, great pony for a child.


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    mariebeth
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    My riding school won't take children until they're at least 6. Personally I'd feel 3 is a bit young, although she might get bored of just walking around and not want to go riding again, which would ultimately save you money :D;)


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