[Popocatapetl]

This was a tragic accident. However, there was an accident in Tucson recently where a 5 year old girl was killed in a parade accident, though it was forbidden for children that young to be riding.

[PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain]

shaking head....and she was probably on a horse that was "kid broke" and would never do anything...People now a days just put way to much trust in horses...drives me crazy:)

Becky

[stainlessbanner]

I have seen a number of 3-4 y/o children riding good sized horses at rodeos and other events. These young riders cannot control the animal physically should the need arise - they always make me nervous.

Also, I would think the physics of an 800 lb animal rolling on a 50 lb child pose a greater risk than a 150lb adult.

Did the horse fall on top of the young child in that parade? So sad.