re: Does anyone have kids that ride horses?

Ive rode and been around livestock all my life. Never dealt with English, Wester Pleasure, jumper, or anything like that. Mainly rodeo events.

Falling off hurts, especially on hard ground. The more you fall off, the more motivated you are to stay on.

Dealing with horses can be risky. Something as simple as a horse throwing his head while you're brushing him can knock teeth out. Its just part of it. keep your head on a swivel and don't become complacent

Ive been stepped on, thrown, and bit but never kicked or stomped. If a horse will stomp you, 'Caballo diablo". If a horse kicks you, then you did something wrong 9 unless cow kicked while saddling but you don't want one that will do that anyway)

Like others have said, hope you have deep pockets.