OVERVIEW This review is for the Tiny Rider, the original gel toy. The Tiny was the smallest of the first run of gel horse toys, of which I bought the Tiny Rider and the Mini Rider together as a set. As the smallest of the horse line this toy was a natural first interest for the beginner.
ORDERING AND SHIPPING When I am interested in multiple toys in a single line, or species, I typically order them in sets. The reason being that the smaller helps prepare for the larger. This set of toys was actually finished very fast, less than 3 weeks from order to arrival. This was a time when there wasn't any backlog which was great. I have heard stories that Zeta constantly slow to ship, but I can tell you that I have ordered from them faithfully and have never had a problem with their services, and if your order is going to take longer you will be notified ahead of time.
PACKING This toy, once again, was packaged wonderfully with it's mate. Wrapped in shipping paper and with packing to keep movement down, and also to reduce weight. Plain packaging and shipped quickly.
THE TOY As the smallest of the equine toys, this is the natural first choice for the beginning equine enthusiast. The head of the Tiny has a wonderful shape for insertion, which is easier if you used to toying. With a good flare the head gives a stretching sensation when beginning, and holds the shaft in once inside. A short ride down the shaft is the medial ring which also gives a good stretch. With a little practice taking this toy can be both easy and very pleasurable. Practice --- I do not recommend rushing into any toy, no matter how small or large without practicing with it first. The object is to have fun, not to hurt yourself. However this toy, once broken in, is a lot of fun and can be readily used with a bit of good lube.
OVERALL I do love this toy, it was and still is one of my fav's. I use this toy still, especially when working up to a larger one. This toy now has been replaced with a new silicone one, The Micro Rider. While I don't yet have this toy I believe it to be very similar in size. I do have a few silicone toys and can say that the material is amazing, almost no smell at all, stretchy, and very durable. I give the original very high marks and would recommend anyone interested in trying an equine toy to try the silicone Micro as your first, you might just fall in love.
