Why not give Western Riding a go

safe secure and comfortable. Western horses are trained to respond to the lightest aids they guide and stop using subtle weight shifts and the western paces are slower.
Another big plus is the clothing no jodhpursbreeches are needed just jeans and a good pair of cowboy boots. In the show ring ladies wear bright sparkly tops with matching saddle pads chaps are optional as is a well fitted Stetson type hat although hard hats are encouraged and mandatory for all youth riders.
Brief explanation of western competitions
There are several different classes available for the western competitor some are more rider focused such as western horsemanship where the rider performs a set pattern and is judged on style position accuracy and turnout.
Reining and Ranch Riding are performance classes where riders execute a set pattern based on the manoeuvres required to work cattle or ranch work. Competitors are scored on the horses ability and suitability with penalties for deviation or disobedience.
Trail is a class with obstacles similar to those you would find while trail riding. The horse and rider negotiate the course and are awarded points for style and accuracy but penalties are deducted for touching obstacles or disobedience.
Western Pleasure is a showing class and is judged on the rail arena perimeter. Horses perform the required gate requested by the judge and are scored on movement cadence and obedience. In Hand classes include Halter Performance Halter Ranch Conformation and Showmanship which is judged on the handlers ability.
There are several other western competitions such as Western Dressage Cowboy Dressage Cattle classes and Speed Events like Barrel racing.