Horseback riding and SD?

[TwitterMouse]

I want to do horseback riding while I'm in Disney. I haven't ridden since last faire, and I'd love to try it again.
Thing is, I'll have my service dog. He's tiny and can easily just be held in my baby-carrier (one of those front carrying ones) while I'm on the horse. That's how we managed at faire (which was harder since I was using a tilting/jousting saddle and a huge horse).
My main concern is whether or not I'd be allowed to do the horseback riding. Disney doesn't allow "special needs" people to do the segway tour, it says so on their website. It doesn't say that on the horseback riding one.
Does anyone know if they'll let me do it?
Somewhat unrelated to SD's, but will they sort of show me how to get into the saddle and such? I've never ridden in a normal western saddle, nor have I gotten onto a horse without my ex's help (he sort of lifted me and Pi up there since I was too short).
Maybe there's a number I should call and ask? Would I call the disabilities people at Disney or the horse people?

 

[pcparamedics01]

I want to do horseback riding while I'm in Disney. I haven't ridden since last faire, and I'd love to try it again.
Thing is, I'll have my service dog. He's tiny and can easily just be held in my baby-carrier (one of those front carrying ones) while I'm on the horse. That's how we managed at faire (which was harder since I was using a tilting/jousting saddle and a huge horse).
My main concern is whether or not I'd be allowed to do the horseback riding. Disney doesn't allow "special needs" people to do the segway tour, it says so on their website. It doesn't say that on the horseback riding one.
Does anyone know if they'll let me do it?
Somewhat unrelated to SD's, but will they sort of show me how to get into the saddle and such? I've never ridden in a normal western saddle, nor have I gotten onto a horse without my ex's help (he sort of lifted me and Pi up there since I was too short).
Maybe there's a number I should call and ask? Would I call the disabilities people at Disney or the horse people?

Sorry I cannot help you with these issues> i hope someone can help on the boards.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

One thing I can clearly state is that CMs are not permitted to touch a disabled person to assist them in boarding or getting off any ride. They are permitted to hold a wheelchair for stability purposes when a person gets in or out, but any other assistance for transferring must be only by the person with the disability or some in the person's party.

 

[dclfun]

I would doubt that you'd be able to do horseback riding while holding your SD- at least at WDW. There would be safety issues involved for both you, the dog, and the horse. As was mentioned above you'd have to independently get both yourself and your dog up on the saddle and maintain your balance throughout the experience, plus dismount while holding your dog. You can always call the recreation # to ask...but I'm not hopeful that you'll be able to do this at WDW- they are pretty strict with any liability issues.---Kathy

 

[tacomaranch]

I don't know your mobility issues but if a friend or another person could give you a quick leg up, then all you need to do is sit up and enjoy the ride.

I have an autistic son and we have two horses which we love to ride. He does just fine but needs help up.

 

[TwitterMouse]

I don't have mobility issues- I'm just short and my ex's horse was really tall, so he'd lift me onto the horse, and then hand my dog up to me.
I guess that if the people there can't hold Pi even for a minute while I get up on the horse, then it won't work. No way would I be able to get onto a horse holding the dog. Unless I put him in a front carrier first, but I dunno how well that would work.
I'll try the recreation number and see what they say.