Definitely worth trying Seamus Dillon at Clover Barn. I also bought a lovely Irish cross from him last year and he is exactly as Seamus described. Seamus was a great horseman - a very quiet rider. He let me try a few horses and didn't try to hassle me into a purchase and was also happy to...
I'm with you - trying desperately not to force my daughter to ride. We have a great pony that I got as a companion to my horse. Not backed yet and debating whether to bother as daughter shows very little interest, but he's such a gorgeous little chap and has beautiful paces. Might just have...