Okay, safe with kids..
well all horses can be unsafe,if its her first
maybe get her older horse 10-20 years old.
it really depends what weight and height.
and age. well i hoped i help and allways go and
see the horse first.

welsh pony or morgan horse or appaloosa. if oyur daughter is about 10 years or younger get the welsh because it is smaller, but older than that get either the morgan or appaloosa.

Honestly, breeds don’t matter that much. Sure, they matter to a young girl that is obsessed with horses and has read through a million horse breed books (been there, done that). But it’s all about the temperament of the individual horse and what you’re using them for. Make sure they have the appropriate training, visit the available horses with a trusted professional so that you don’t get scammed/in over your head. “Bombproof” horses rather than young “green” horses are good for kids.

You will most definitely want and older horse, as someone else said, 10-20, if your daughter is a young and inexperienced rider. Research each of these breeds if you decide to stick with them. Keep in mind that horses are a very expensive investment these days…PLEASE research what you’re getting yourself into.

I would not recommend the Tennessee Walker or Paso Fino as these are both very pretty but also GAITED (they walk in funny unusual ways) horses.
Welsh Ponies are GOOD for smaller/younger children.
Morgans are also good all around horses, and even though some tend to be small they are well even for adults.
Saddlebred can be a bit high-strung, but again are also pretty. Don’t buy a horse based solely on looks as tempting as it may be.
Draft Horses are HUGE but usually very gentle…they will eat a lot and needs lots of room, and it would be difficult for a young girl to ride just because of the sheer girth of the horse.
Appaloosas are good, though they can also be a bit high strung. They are both a breed and a color (any horse with small round spots of a distinctly darker or lighter color has appaloosa coloring).
If your daughter is very young, Shetland Ponies are a good choice as well. Quarter Horses are good often-calm all-arounders for adults and children.

If you really want a SAFE horse, look beyond the breed and physically visit the horses you are interested in to see them in action. Make sure that they are calm, don’t frighten, have a good medical history and are the right size for your daughter.

Once again, we are back to the idea that the best breed for anyone is whatever breed the best horse is. All the horses you list have pluses and minuses depending on what you want to do. I’ve known good individuals in most of those breeds and ones I wouldn’t let a bronc rider touch. Each breed has tendencies but there are are exceptions. Our expectations are going to be based on our personal experiences and will only tell you a little about that horse you are going to look at or buy. The best horse for your daughter is going to depend on her personality, her experience and her goals.

If I was buying a horse for your daughter, I would be looking for a horse that will tolerate the mistakes she is going to make even if those mistakes make the horse uncomfortable or even cause mild pain; one that will stay calm in any situation be it backfiring cars to barking dogs. I would want a horse that will engage with your daughter and will interact with her but one that understands that humans are not horses and cannot be treated as a herd member. (No pushing, biting, kicking or stricking!) Finally, you want a horse that will work for your daughter and is not so deadhead or jaded that it will not move.

What breed is that horse? I don’t know. When I find that horse, I’ll tell you what breed it is.

My preferences actually run to the gaited horses, especially Kentucky or Rocky Mountain Horses. (They are pretty much the same thing.) I can think of several I would happily put a kid on and others I would hesitate with. I like some TWH’s, probably because they are closely related to mountain horses. In fact, I know a TWH which has been the best kid’s horse I’ve ever met. I’ve also known others I wouldn’t ride much less put a kid on. The one Paso boarding at our place is wonderful with kids. He loves them and gets offended when a kid visits the barn and does not talk to him. I’ve met others I wouldn’t let them go in the same stall with them. The Morgan that I’ve met would think nothing of bucking his girl off or throwing an adult into a fence but he has been seen sidling over to keep a kid from slipping off his back.

A word about age: Here’s the thing, would you put a first grader in charge of a kindergarten class? No, of course not. Horses mature faster than humans but not as fast as dogs. A horse at 7 is just coming into full maturity. Some 7 year olds are starting to calm down enough and are mature enough to take care of a kid but most are not quite ready yet. I find most of the time before I consider a horse safe for a kid, it is usually 10-12 at least. Then again, I have a 3.5 year old that is so calm and good natured, we are using her for beginners and I would happily put your daughter on her any day of the week. (Thank God for mountain horses!)

The other thing I’ll warn you about is that the right horse for your daughter now is probably NOT going to be the right horse in a couple of years. Look into leasing her first horse. Get some miles under her then buy her second horse. 1.) The shiney comes off quick once she gets into the work. Better to find out on a lease than a horse you bought. 2.) Her level is going to change very quickly over the next couple of years. It’s like buying her expensive clothes during a growth spurt. As soon as she is ready to wear them, they are too small and you’re going to have to go out and buy new ones again.

(BTW: Mildly, slightly offended by the gaited remark. A good gaited horse is going to have three fabulous normal gaits: walk, trot canter. They are just come with a toy surprise: an extra gait or three that make riding that much more comfortable and fun. I am, admitedly, prejudiced.)