Yeah, theres always a risk of falling. It was windy out also, but the horses could spook over just about anything. It just kinda happens. I don't think you could really find a horse garrenteeing not to buck you. I rode for a while at 1st and never got bucked or anything. If you've ever seen the superman shows? with christopher read? reave?? I don't really rememeber his name, but he is not paralized from horseback riding. Thats something I think about a lot..