One of the advantages of having a horse is that you receive a lot of fresh air and exercise. Riding a horse is unquestionably one of the finest kinds of exercise. It strengthens your core and improves your balance, coordination, flexibility, muscular tone, and general core strength. It is also an excellent kind of cardiovascular workout. The more you ride, the better you feel and the more energy you have. There are many other benefits to owning a horse. Horses provide companionship. Whether you like to go for a ride or not, having a horse around is very entertaining. They show their emotions just like people do. If you've been mistreating a horse, it will tell you by kicking you or breaking away from you when you ride it. Or if it doesn't say anything, it will still let you know by acting up or being quiet. Horses give off heat when they are hot or cold. If your horse gets overheated, it will start to sweat and may even foam at the mouth. If it is extremely hot outside, your horse will try to keep itself cool by rolling in the grass or digging holes in the ground. If it isn't given enough time to do this, it will eventually collapse from heat exhaustion. Horses need to be cared for properly or they won't feel comfortable with their environment. Horses cannot swim so they would panic if placed in water over their heads.