Yeah, Eddie or I just want to be there though. He "helps" me with Okies grooming sometimes but I haven't had him there when I ride yet. He's a talker. Never hushes, and never still, and I mean never. I'm kind of quiet and it messes up my concentration. I can't focus on the horse because I have to keep watching the "kid". Kind of selfish, I guess but that's "my time" He and his little brother live with us and that's when my husband and I get away. I told him if he does good at horse camp , I'll think about it :')
Oh - Yeah - I wouldn't let anyone do kiddie rides if I wasn't there either... I didn't get that part.
Kids are funny, some without fear running around under horses, and some very timid to get near. At least when they are in the saddle they aren't under foot. It's the safest place for fast ones!