How young can I start my DD?

[JParkson]

I know of a lovely riding stables about 10 miles from me, and they have very good ponies there - I took DS there a few times when pg with DD.

DD is now 18 months, and I'd like to think about starting her riding. I don't have a pony/horse of my own to start her on, so I haven't got a clue when would be a good time!

Also, on a side note, funds are tight - how likely would it be that the stable might let me help out a few hours a week in exchange for a lesson every now and again for her?

Sparky and I may meet up here and there - we live a little too far apart for me to pop round every few days, but she has kindly offered a pat whenever I'm in the area - thank you!

And my dream is nailed to the fridge! If I can succeed in persuading DD to have half the enthusiasm for horses which I have, I'm onto a winner! (so far, so good! She's not talking yet but she's giving a good impression of a horse's whinny whenever she sees a horse either in RL or on tv...!)