Pick the prefect kid horse when your child says i-want-a-horseIf your children say, i-want-a-horse, the American quarter horse is one of the oldest familiar horse breeds. This horse can be easily trained.
This horse is best suited for a more advanced adult or child rider, but there are other breeds that are more suitable for a child's first horse. I really had a hard time figuring out the height of a horse or pony. So just for reference the height is figured in inches, four inches per hand. Three hands is one feet, six hands is two feet, nine hands is three feet, twelve hands is four feet, fifteen hands is five feet. This scale will help you figure out the height of the horse you want. 
One of the ideal ponies for a child is the Chincoteague. This pony is tough and hardy. Its average height is 13.2-14.2 hands. The Chincoteaque is best suited for pleasure riding, and trail riding.
The Pony of the Americas is an athletic horse with a sound built and gentle nature. The average height is 11.2-14.2 hands. This pony is an all around pleasure riding and competition horse. It is a good horse for children and young adults. 
The Shackleford Banker ponies are extremely hardy and even tempered. Their average height is 13-14.3 hands. This children's horse is best suited for pleasure riding. The Shackford Banker would be a good breed for
camping with horses
and taking an
adventure.
The Newfoundland pony is a breed that is versatile. Its calm temperament make it ideal for children. This pony is hardy, stocky, and ideal for colder climates. Their average height is 11-14.2 hands. 
The Shetland pony is a hardy pony. Their height makes them excellent for children and family pets. Some of these ponies can be strong willed. The Shetland is a traditional child's horse.
I hope that I have given you enough information about children's horses so you can find just the right
healthy
one when your child comes to you saying i-want-a-horse.
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