HORSE RIDING
Horse riding is often known for being a unique and exhilarating sport which individuals of all ages are able to enjoy it. But horse riding isn’t only fun and exciting, it also has numerous health benefits - both physical and mental health.
Physical Benefits
Burned calories: Riding a horse is physically demanding and requires intense muscle use and memory that burns a decent amount of calories. The amount of calories burned often depends on the gait you’re riding at as well as your weight and age.
Muscle development: As it burns calories and requires specific muscles, riding can be a great way to build up a unique set of muscles. Most riders will have exquisite abs, leg, and back muscles.
Body control: Due to the fact that riding requires an intense amount of body and muscle control, riding can help build body control. To feel more secure in the saddle you learn how to strengthen your core, gain more stability and balance that improve your riding posture.
Mental & Psychological Benefits:
Self confidence: Once you get get used to handing the horses you start improving your overall self confidence.
Stress relieving: Horse riding is a great activity to take part in if you’re looking to decrease your stress levels.
Helps patience and focus: In addition to improving your self confidence and reducing your stress levels, horse riding can also increase your patience and focus as requires a fair amount of patience together with paying close attention to details and remained focused at all times.