www.equine.com is an example of a website on which people post ads for horses for sale, an excellent place to find a horse. Avoid auctions and places like Craigslist, as most horses you'll find there aren't suitable choices, and (in the case of auctions) your knowledge of the horse's history and health can be limited.
 This is the amount of time necessary for a horse to become experienced and appropriate for a "green" (inexperienced) rider.
That you can afford; don't go higher than your appointed budget.
That are described as "bombproof," "friendly," "easy to work with," "kid-safe," etc. Avoid terms such as "not for beginners," "green," "spooky," etc.
That are geldings or mares. Stallions (unfixed males) are completely unacceptable for a child to ride.
Look for an appropriate horse.
Search for horses that meet these criteria:


Over ten years old.
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