The Benefits of Horse Riding

THE BENEFITS OF HORSE RIDING

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IT'S NO SECRET THAT RIDING IS FUN

Whether you’re an avid rider or are just looking to try horse riding for the first time, it’s no secret that riding is fun. But truth is, there are many other benefits of horse riding that make it a worthwhile activity.

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HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MAJOR BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE EACH TIME YOU MOUNT UP...


RIDING BUILDS CHARACTER

As a rider, you’ll have to work with a horse who doesn’t always do what you’re asking. You’ll have to exercise patience.


If you ever compete, then you’ll have to learn how to lose gracefully – because it will happen. Horse riding is an excellent character building activity.


PHYSICAL WORKOUT While some people believe that the horse does all the work, that’s not true at all. Horse riding is actually a great workout – just get on and ride for an hour and you’ll see why.


After a good ride, you’ll be tired, sore, and sweating. And if you do barn work, then your workout will be extended, too.


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When you ride a horse, you work with a partner who speaks an entirely different language than you do. Riders need to learn communication methods which are different from our everyday speech.

IMPROVED COMMUNICATION SKILLS


IN RIDING A HORSE, YOU’LL DEVELOP IMPROVED COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND WILL HONE YOUR CREATIVITY IN COMMUNICATING WITH YOUR HORSE.


INCREASED PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITIES

When you ride a horse, you face a communication barrier. You also face physical challenges in keeping yourself balanced and in sync with the horse. And then there are thetimes when your horse doesn’t agree with what you’re asking and would rather do something instead.


When you ride, you’re continuously presented with problems, and you’ll get quite good at figuring out how to solve them.


Riding requires 100% concentration, which means there isn’t a whole lot of room left for outside worries when you’re in the saddle. Riding a horse is a great way to get yourself into the present moment, and can provide a welcome break from the other problems that you’ve been worrying about.

STRESS RELIEF

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Many riders refer to their horses as their therapists, and to a degree, it’s true. There’s something about a good ride that makes the rest of the world easier to deal with when you dismount.


COMPANIONSHIP

When you regularly ride the same horse, you’ll find that you create a relationship with him. Horses provide excellent companionship, and they never talk back – at least not with words.


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