Every sport offers benefits such as increased confidence, agility, strength, balance, and concentration. Riding is no exception. Because equestrian sport is a team event between animal and rider, it reaches beyond the normal benefits of physical activities by teaching the virtues of mutual respect, kindness, patience, dedication and good communication. Nothing bolsters a rider s spirit more than the unconditional loving response an animal gives them when it is earned . This sheds light on the reasoning behind the many therapeutic riding programs for people coping with injury or disability.
Riding is inherently beneficial physically and emotionally.
Regardless of your preferred style of riding, equestrian sports bring the great outdoors and the passion of a horselover together as an exhilarating physical activity. With the various different ways to enjoy horses there certainly is something for everyone. Riding is an enjoyable, lifelong hobby as well as an exciting, competitive sport. The End No part of this story may be reproduced without author s permission. My memories of summer fun revolve around spending the whole day outside, on the family farm, riding ponies and enjoying the freedom summertime brings.