If horse riding is a real sport for some people, it can be a simple hobby for others. Whether you are an experienced sportsman or just an occasional rider, you can enjoy the benefits of this sport, especially since horse riding is one of the best sports disciplines available.
Horse riding is a sport that is practiced with a horse, a fascinating animal that seduces many people. In France, there are more than 8,000 riding centres and more than 2.3 million riders, both professionals and amateurs. In addition, it is beginning to interest more and more women. This sport is particularly recognized for the fact that it is based on sensitivity, rather than brute force. So what are the benefits it brings to men?
Anyone can go horseback riding, except for people with back pain. The benefits of this practice can be felt in many areas. It is thus particularly beneficial on the mental level, enhances the cerebral, emotional and relational capacity. This is particularly important, given that the horse is an endearing animal, but at the same time unpredictable, requiring a great deal of calm for the duration of the session. To achieve this, it is imperative for the rider to gain the trust and respect of his horse. Indeed, the horse can immediately sense the rider’s lack of confidence, making him or her nervous in turn. It is therefore essential to always be confident, to improve self-confidence. This sport also requires other qualities such as concentration, patience and self-control. This mutual trust promotes a unique complicity between man and animal.
The practice of horse riding is highly recommended, even for the youngest. There are clubs especially dedicated to children, with ponies as mounts. This sport is particularly appreciated for its educational aspect, and which participates in the personal development of young children. On the other hand, the benefits of horse riding can also reach people with physical, sensory or even social disabilities. Indeed, several scientific studies have shown that horse riding has many therapeutic virtues. Getting a taste for this sport helps to overcome and conquer stress, fear and anxiety. Nature lovers can also take advantage of the benefits of such an activity, through walks and hikes while being comfortably seated on the animal’s back. At the same time, horse riding regulates the nervous system and improves blood circulation, thus ensuring better health for its followers.
Man’s relationship with an animal is an eternal relationship. Pets attach themselves easily and unconditionally to human beings. The same is true for horses. Horses love it when a person talks to them. Expressing and talking with horses increases the complicity and the relationship you have with them. However, not everyone has the gift of whispering in horses’ ears. Therefore, there are a few basics to know in order to establish a beautiful lifelong relationship with this animal.
Creating a relationship with your horse is not an easy thing to do. However, like all living beings, having a bond with a close person or an animal close to you is essential. First of all, to establish a good contact it is necessary to maintain a good relationship. Moreover, how can we understand each other without a relationship and communication? It is therefore important to have a link with your horse in order to build a strong and sincere relationship. The horse is a very intelligent animal that needs attention, love and care.
This relationship is based on foundations that can also evolve over time. But above all, it is important to have an open mind and the will and desire to build this relationship.
Respect is the first thing to have in order to create a good bond with your horse. The person must have self-respect so that he can respect others and animals. Therefore, one must speak directly, but with respect. Especially since this animal has a very particular way of saying what it can and cannot do.
After that, it is also essential to have trust. Self-confidence first of all in order to transmit this confidence easily to the animal. The horse has a highly developed sense of perception, so it can sense when a person is confident.
And finally, in order to build a bond with your horse you have to be honest. When a person is sincere with his horse, the horse is completely faithful to him. Being honest with oneself is essential, because a horse is honest by nature.
A sincere relationship can be established when the rider is honest, truthful and lovingly expresses himself to his horse. Having a good bond with your horse allows you to have an obedient and understanding horse and not one that is submissive to its master. Therefore, it is imperative to discuss with his horse for mutual understanding. Knowing how to listen and observe are the key points of this relationship.