Benefits Of Horse Riding Essay

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The Benefits of Horseback Riding Ronald Reagan once said “There 's nothing better for the inside of a man than the outside of a horse.” I’ve been riding horses for almost ten years and I couldn’t agree more. No matter what discipline someone is involved in- dressage, pleasure riding, hunter/jumper, endurance, speed events, equitation, working cow, whatever- there are many positive effects to be had. Besides being a lot of fun, horseback riding has a number of substantial benefits for the mind and body. Competitive horseback riding is the best full-body workout I know: every muscle in your body is used to remain sitting up tall and balanced while the horse moves beneath you, to drive the horse forward with impulsion, and to keep from falling …show more content…

Having a partnership with such a large, powerful animal builds self-confidence and provides a mental escape from school or work. Horses and humans in any discipline must have an incredible amount of trust in each other. Horses, naturally prey animals, trust their riders to not lead them into a dangerous situation where they could be injured or eaten by a predator. Humans, often weighing fifteen times less than their mounts, trust that horses will willingly do their jobs as directed and not use their strength against their riders. This amount of mutual trust results in a close bond inside of the arena and out that both participants enjoy. Additionally, riding and caring for horses is a sport accessible to and actively enjoyed people of any age. If you’re able to climb onto a horse, you can ride. If you’re unable, you can join the many people who keep horses just for comfort and companionship. No matter what you do with your horses, it’s always extremely gratifying to hear them nicker in greeting when you walk down the barn aisle, or come running if you go to the gate of their

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