My dd who is 9 and I went for our first trek today - she has been riding for a few years and I have had a few lessons; we chose an absolute beginners trek with walking and a few very short trots. We both absolutely loved it and would like to go again; my dd has just started cantering and wants to do a trek that involves cantering later in the year.
The only thing that bothers me is that early on in the ride dd's saddle started to slip to the side, one of the leaders (there were three leaders to seven trekkers) noticed and jumped on and pushed her upright, if she had not done so I think dd may have fallen off.
I asked about it later, and she said that it was because dd was sitting too far to one side. I can not recall this ever happening before.
Should I be concerned about this and find somewhere else to trek?
I have looked on the internet and it appears that this can happen even when the girth is properly fastened, but you can buy equipment to stop it.
We would both love to go again ( it is set in the most beautiful countryside!!) is it fair to assume that this is a one of that was promptly dealt with or am I right to be concerned?
Hope this makes sense. Thanks.
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slovenlydotcom · 23/04/2011 22:23
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