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11-07-2022, 05:44 PM
Hello and welcome to our packgoat forums! I'm so sorry to hear about your son's accident. What a tragic thing for a little tyke to go through!
I don't see any reason why he couldn't ride a big goat. I recommend one without horns. I see photos of kids riding horned goats, but it would be very easy for a horn to catch a rider in the face just by turning his head too far.
It takes time to train up youngsters and by the time your kid goats are grown up and ready to pack your son will have outgrown them. A gentle, experienced goat would be perfect. One that is already established and steady on the trail. That way you're not dealing with a skittish or clumsy youngster while also teaching your son to balance on a goat. Young goats are notorious for bashing their packsaddles on rocks, tree branches, and every other obstacle along the way. Older goats have usually outgrown this tendency.
Best of luck finding just the perfect goat(s) for your family's needs!
I don't see any reason why he couldn't ride a big goat. I recommend one without horns. I see photos of kids riding horned goats, but it would be very easy for a horn to catch a rider in the face just by turning his head too far.
It takes time to train up youngsters and by the time your kid goats are grown up and ready to pack your son will have outgrown them. A gentle, experienced goat would be perfect. One that is already established and steady on the trail. That way you're not dealing with a skittish or clumsy youngster while also teaching your son to balance on a goat. Young goats are notorious for bashing their packsaddles on rocks, tree branches, and every other obstacle along the way. Older goats have usually outgrown this tendency.
Best of luck finding just the perfect goat(s) for your family's needs!