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The specialist equestrian shop for young riders

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Providing safety, confidence, independence and fun for 18 years Providing safety, confidence, independence and fun for 18 years Providing safety, confidence, independence and fun for 18 years Providing safety, confidence, independence and fun for 18 years Providing safety, confidence, independence and fun for 18 years Providing safety, confidence, independence and fun for 18 years Providing safety, confidence, independence and fun for 18 years Providing safety, confidence, independence and fun for 18 years Providing safety, confidence, independence and fun for 18 years Providing safety, confidence, independence and fun for 18 years
Inky Dinky Overview by Founder Jill Hick

Inky Dinky Saddle

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Inky Dinky Saddle

Key features

Keeping children safe for over 18 years

Treeless - Fits minis to drafts

Adjustable - From toddlers to teens

Enhances learning to ride Top

Quality materials and craftmanship

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Transitioning

When your Little Inky Dinky Rider decides they are ready to ride with less support you can use our Transitioning collection to help move down to a traditional saddle while still supporting them on there way there.

Transitioning Collection
Transitioning Collection

HORSE

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Horse accessories

Includes

Horse accessories from size Small Shetland to Cob

- Headcollar

- Riding Halters

- Girth

- Stirrup leathers

- Stirrups

-Stirrup Covers

-Numnah/ Pad

- Rugs

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RIDER

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Rider clothing

Includes

Rider clothing from size 3 months to 10 + years

- BASE LAYERS

- BREECHES

- TOPS

- JUMPERS

- JACKETS

- BOOTS

- RIDING HELMETS

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Testimonials

Stephanie Simoneaux

Stephanie Simoneaux

Dallas, TX USA

Age 2 - it's now been one year with his saddle and he loves riding!! Although he mostly loves looking at the other horses on the property. so thankful for our Inky Dinky Saddle!
Laura Anscomb

Laura Anscomb

Vinnie 5 years old using his Inky Dinky. Life changer for him. Vinnie has cerebral palsy from a brain injury during his birth. There's no stopping him now with his new saddle x
Claire Daniels

Claire Daniels

– Cornwall

My 2 and a half year old daughter, her 18 month old friend and her 9 month brother all look so comfortable and secure in this saddle without being held at all. Its beautifully made and arrived in just a few days.The BEST children's saddle ever!!!
Sophie

Sophie

She even competed at Hickstead this year and it is all down to your saddle. Thank you.
Nicole Golding

Nicole Golding

– Moor Wood Stables, Cirencester

My young daughter rode my old cob who completely uncharacteristically spooked – I’m sure it saved her from a nasty fall. I thoroughly recommend it.
Customer

Customer

I just wanted to say WOW! 5 days to deliver to a rural part of Australia! I cant even get mail interstate that quick! Love the saddle, such a great design and super happy for my 16 month old to start riding.
Customer

Customer

Such a brilliant product! A really clever design. Very refreshing to not have to run backwards holding on to the child!
Customer

Customer

I wasn't sure whether it was worth investing, but saw the reviews and thought I would try it... I am so glad I did! my little boy loves his rides around the village and its so nice knowing he is safe.

We have many therapeutic riding programs, RDA centres and other programs using the Inky Dinky for children, teens and adults with physical or mental difficulties as well as families with disabled children, all over the world. Here are just a few testimonials from family's and centres.
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Customer

I just wanted to get in touch to saw thank you! My little girl loves the ponies but has mobility issues and doesn't have the strength to sit in a normal saddle. This has made riding possible for her! Thank you so much Inky Dinky.
Customer

Customer

George is blind and has cerebral palsy. he loves riding so the saddle is perfect for him. he gets to feel independent but safe.
Customer

Customer

Well what can I say amazing saddle. my son 1 has been having therapy lessons. doctors told me he would never sit up, crawl or walk and will have bad learning difficulties, well this picture says a thousand words. Yes we have daily struggles but this smile is all worth it thank you so much.
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Customer

Archie was born premature at 29 weeks, he's nearly now one and loved sitting on his big brothers horse. I found this quite challenging as he has left sided weakness and has a lung condition resulting in him being on long term oxygen 24/7, so I decided for Christmas to purchase a dinky miniature shetland and buy an Inky Dinky Saddle. I can honestly say from a infant who really struggles with his left sided weakness, I only have to give a tiny bit of support on that side.
Customer

Customer

Just a note to say your saddles are a lifesaver!! My son has additional needs and he adores riding. The other day we had the start of a complete meltdown. got the saddle on the pony, popped him on and we had all smiles, a totally calm, chilled happy little boy for hours afterwards. i am trained in animal therapy so i often see the effects animals can have but when its so close to home its really incredible. Thank you so much!
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Life Of The Inky Dinky

late 2005
Creation

Maggie was born December 2004, with no specially designed child's saddle on the market, former saddler Jill Hick and her husband Doug Hick Designed the Inky Dinky Saddle.
early 2006
Need

Friends started asking if they could have an Inky Dinky made for there young children
late 2006
The launch

In November 2006 Jill and Doug officially launched Inky Dinky Saddles at YourHorseLive

2010
World Wide

In 2010 Inky Dinky Became a global business
Now
Can Be found

Inky Dinky saddles can currently be found in 44 countries, 49/50 US states, 8/10 Canada Provinces and 6/6 Australian states.
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At a glance

  • Lightweight
  • The Inky Dinky saddle is one size as it is Adjustable as your child grows
  • Suitable for children less than a year to leg size UK 8/10
  • Treeless, fit's most size horses and ponies
  • Available in black and brown
  • Holds your child without your support
  • Includes handle for your child to hold
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Confidence

The Inky Dinky kids saddle safely supports and stabilises your child, you won’t need to hold them whilst they ride. As the Inky Dinky saddle is adjustable, your child will fit snugly, so they relax and learn to move with the pony. This develops a great seat from a very young age, without instruction.
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Family

We are a family run company based in the UK, originally starting as a solution for our family we are so pleased to be able to share our passion for horse riding with other families across the UK and the world.

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Exploration

No matter the adventure from riding through rivers, to riding over mountains, from riding through deep snow to riding on safari an Inky Dinky saddle will keep your kid secure and confident while they take on all of there challenges.

Meet The Team

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Jill Hick - Founder

Jill has been in the equestrian industry for over 30 years. in those years she has turned her hand to many areas, saddler, behaviourist, trainer, horse therapy, horse massage.

Jill runs product development at Inky Dinky, soon to bring our own clothing range and Shetland/pony range.
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Doug Hick - Founder

Doug has also been in the equine industry over 40 years, with classical training, riding horses with behavioural issues and ridding many multi-day trails in the USA.

Doug is the chief financial officer at Inky Dinky.

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Maggie Hick

Maggie is the original Inky Dinky rider and has been around horses her entire life, riding many disciplines including: dressage, show jumping, carriage driving, mounted archery and trick riding.

Maggie oversees day-to-day running of logistics and customer service at Inky Dinky.
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Annelise

Annelise is a qualified coach and bitting consultant, passionate about equestrian education and welfare. She has been around horses her entire life and has two Inky Dinky riders Arthur and Betsie!

Annelise is the Social media content creator at Inky Dinky.
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