Maybe you even want to buy a horse. Well, a lot of people agree with you. Horse ownership and horseback riding are popular activities. In fact, about 70-75 percent of horses are owned for personal pleasure. Now that covers a wide range of activities and involvement.
Some individuals simply ride for pleasure.
This may be trail rides alone or with a group. Others just like to ride around their property or along country roads. Many pleasure-horse owners are involved in competition. This ranges from a three-day event, an Olympic competition, to western activities, such as team penning or cutting. Determine what equine activity you want to do.