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Horse riding
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Horse riding is an excellent exercise for:
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strengthening the back and legs
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improving your posture
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encouraging you to sit up straight and look ahead
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Getting fresh air
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pushing you out of your comfort zone
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burning calories, especially if you ride fast
Horses
and ponies are fun to be around, and once you’ve mastered the walk,
trot and canter, there are lots of holidays for you to enjoy, such as:
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Pony trekking: usually walking with the occasional trot
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Riding holidays: faster work, cantering, galloping, possibly even jumping.
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- Responsible Travel have a number of horse riding & ranch holidays in their ethical travel directory
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Visiting places of interest relating to horses. In France, for instance, there are the National Stud Farms to visit. You stay on your feet and walk.
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"All I pay my psychiatrist is the cost of food and hay, and he’ll listen to me any day.”
Author Unknown
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You can find a riding school to learn at by visiting the British Horse Society and finding one of their approved riding schools.
Tips for booking a ride
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Be honest about your weight so that the school can be sure it has a horse for you.
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Be honest about your experience.
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Check to see what equipment is available for hire from the school - do they provide hard hats, for instance?
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Think about what you want to do, whether you want to have a riding lesson or just a ride in the countryside or go on a riding holiday
Horses are very emotional animals. They do unpredictable things.
To progress and push back the boundaries, you will fall off. Falling off and getting back on again is a key lesson to learn in life. Be willing to come a cropper, and you’ll find a wonderful world open up to you.
Take
courage in both hands, find it in your heart and go outside of your
comfort zone. Fall off, welcome the experience - and get back on and
have another go.
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For pony mad girls, what about a pony theme for a sleepover or bedtime?
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TIP:
One
of the great unknowns about riding horses is that you get a terrific
view of other people’s gardens. This can give you some great ideas for
your own.
"A canter on a horse is a cure for every ill."
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Please...
- Always consult with your GP before starting any new form of exercise
- Note that animals are unpredictable - and they may not always want to be seen or found. We cannot guarantee how close you may or may not get to animals in specific programmes - common sense must prevail.
- WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking. (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.) Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
- The amount of contact you can have with animals varies from one place to another & one animal to another. Common sense must prevail.
- Before you visit places, check that there are no current regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours.
- Take your rubbish home with you, at animals' requests
- Note our disclaimer - we cannot be held responsible for any injury, damage or otherwise to you or any third party as a result of your taking part in any activities on this site.
- Note that we do not sell products or provide voluntary opportunities. Any product or service you may purchase is subject to the terms & conditions, disclaimers & policies of the companies selling them. We are simply referring you on & raising your awareness that such opportunities exist
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