Horse Riding is a popular pastime for many people in the UK. The British Equestrian Trade Association’s 2019 National Survey found that “1.8 million regular riders of 3 million total” in the UK.
With horse riding, the challenges are being able to communicate with your horses, making sure you are comfortable with what you are doing and making sure you are safe. Horse Riding looks easy but it takes years of practice. You need to make sure you wear a helmet in case you get hurt. Safety always comes first. Horse Riding is a good sport because it can help with anxiety. This is something the British Horse Society found in its recent research where it concluded: “Reliable evidence indicates that physical exercises produces wellbeing benefits linked to social interaction and changes in mood, anxiety, self-esteem and other personal emotions.” The full report can be read here: www.bhs.org.uk
Anxiety is a problem for many young people. Ava a year 5 pupil from Burgh le Marsh Primary School explains, “You always get worried over small things. It makes you feel a bit ill. When you are stressed horses pick up on it and do anything to help you. When you help others clean the stable it also helps calm you down.”
If you are interesting in learning more about horse riding near you the British Hors Society website is a great place to start.
By Lexiee & Ava Yr 5
Burgh Le Marsh Primary
wow that’s a really good article, super impressive
Beautifully well written
Well done, amazing report, very impressive, look forward to reading more future reports 👏🏼
Excellent article and very well written. Well done 👏
Love this article
I started riding at the age of 40 after playing football for 20 years. I absolutely love it! I work in sales which is a demanding job. Horse riding removes you away from any stress or worries you may have. It works for me anyway. I love the physical and mental challenge it gives you. The connection you can have with a horse is an amazing feeling.
Amazing article and very well written
Fantastic article I horse ride and look after horse and have struggled with anxiety the best thing for me is horses they have such and calming affect, they yard duties calm your mind and relax you being outside getting lots of fresh air too. The girls got some key points in there article brilliant x
Amazing! 👏
Very well written, well done
good read, full of useful information
Very well presented article but rob and Sam at the end it says hors society not horse society