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Because they are still growing, it can ruin their back and legs. In fact, it can pretty much destroy them.

Because they are still growing, it can ruin their back and legs. In fact, it can pretty much destroy them.

The issue is in the joints. If you start to train a horse too young the joints do not seal properly. Typically we wait until three for quarter horses and as much as five or six years for draft breeds.

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Riding a horse requires physical strength, coordination, and maturity to understand and respond to the horse's movements. Young children may not have the balance or muscle control to ride safely, and their lack of experience could put them at risk of injury. It's important to wait until a child is old enough and physically developed to ride a horse safely.

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