Supportive pony saddle
The client requires a frame to support her while pony riding to improve her posture and core strength. The adjustable frame clamps onto a standard saddle and provides sufficient support while also encouraging exercise to strengthen her muscles.
The Challenge
The client requires a frame to support her while pony riding to improve her posture and core strength.
The solution
An adjustable frame clamps under a standard pony saddle and provides sufficient support while also encouraging exercise to strengthen her muscles and balance. There is adjustment for future growth and the means of quickly releasing it in case of emergency.
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Frame in use |
Frame, showing padding, straps and adjustable handle bars |
Frame clamped under the saddle |
This design was developed from a similar support made for another client by the Coventry & Warwickshire branch of Remap.
The benefit
She can now get the necessary therapeutic exercise while also enjoying herself.
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One of my skills is a bridle & harness & to a limited degree saddlery, I therefore read with interest the saddle support adaption for this young child, A very well done to the person who made fitting / adaption very well done, It just shows the wealth of skills we have in REMAP my kind regards graham camp