# Parents as Ponies The 'Daddle Saddle' Makes Horsyback Rides More Fun By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-08-17 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daddle-saddle References: [unclutterer](http://unclutterer.com/2010/08/04/unitasker-wednesday-the-daddle/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002WVJA5G?camp=0&creative=0&linkCode=as1&creativeASIN=B002WVJA5G&adid=19RXSKV16E1DX93TAXZF&tag=trenhunt0f-20) What little equestrian or cowpoke wouldn't love to hop onto a grown-up's back for a horsyback ride in a 'Daddle Saddle'? Designed for use by kids between two and six, the plushie strap-on Daddle Saddle has a [soft saddle horn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personomic-saddle) and adjustable stirrups. Knee pads - for the horse - are also part of the package: that way, dad won't hurt his knees. Some of the customer reviews of the Daddle Saddle indicate that it may have a slightly more risqué use for adults. It's nice to know that a [child's toy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-me-moments) can be used in such a range of play situations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Plushie Strap-on Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for plushie strap-on toys for adults, targeting niche audiences and alternative uses. - **Creative Play:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative play products that encourage imaginative and interactive play experiences for children. - **Adaptable Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design adaptable accessories that can be easily adjusted and customized for different user needs and preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology and creativity into the toy manufacturing process to create unique and engaging products. - **Recreation and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new forms of recreation and entertainment that combine physical activity, imagination, and social interaction. - **Adult Novelty Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the market for unconventional adult novelty products that provide a playful and humorous experience for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniaturized Doll Carriers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doll-carrier.md) - [Additional Bike Seat Addons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kazam-co-pilot-bike-trailer.md) - [Sensor-Equipped Equestrian Saddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-saddle.md) - [Adult-Focused Modeling Dough](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-doh.md) - [Cheeky Parenting Prostration Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizontal-parenting.md) - [Electric Toddler-Friendly Trikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/droyd-romper.md) - [Child-Friendly Balance Training Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super73-k1d.md) - [Pet Owner E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-bike.md) - [Kazakhstan-Informed Saddles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-saddle-design.md)