At 56, the idea of hitting the ground from the back of a horse or anything else doesn"t appeal to me much either. We have to face the fact that we don"t bounce well anymore and injuries take longer to heal at our age.
For a beginning rider, a great deal of whether riding is enjoyable or not depends on the horse. For a beginner, especially an older beginner, the horse MUST be quiet - not spooky or easily excited. A solid, quiet mount gives the beginner time to learn to balance correctly, get comfortable in a saddle, and all the other stuff that goes with horseback riding. I also suggest riding lessens for you. It could be some real quality time if you and your daughter take lessons together.
I cannot stress strongly enough that you and your daughter should wear safety helmets. They cost as little as $30, come in all kinds of cool colors, and can be found at most places that sell horse stuff (Tractor Supply carries them). You can suffer a brain injury falling off a horse that is just walking.
There was a news report a couple of years ago about a young girl, 10 or 12, who had been riding for many years who was killed in a riding accident due to a head injury. The tv stations showed a picture of her sitting on her horse. She did not have a helmet on. What a tragedy. A $30 helmet might have saved her life.
My helmet is the first piece of equipment I reach for when I"m getting ready to ride and the last piece I put away. I frequently put it on before I catch my horse. Please make that small investment and keep you and your daughter safe. It just makes sense.
Here"s a good online website for all kinds of horse stuff, including helmets. www.jeffersequine.com.
Riding can be a lot of fun and a great experience when you just take the time to do it right. Will Rogers once said "There"s something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." He is absolutely right.
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