The pony is always with an attendant and is lead throughout the yard of a private residence, a park, etc. The pony giving rides has been specifically trained to give rides in this manner.  All pony saddles have two girths to assure a proper fit and reduce any chances of saddle slippage or tipping.  All pony saddles also have a seatbelt that is attached to the back of the saddle and wrapped around the saddle horn.  The seatbelt is not keeping the rider attached to the saddle when it is connected in this manner. The purpose of the seatbelt is to keep a rider from slipping left or right but it also allows an attendant to lift a rider straight up from the saddle should something go wrong during the ride. The seatbelt also prevents any riders from dismounting the pony without help from an attendant.