The summer is fast approaching and many people will soon be thinking about taking a well-deserved vacation. However, there’s no need to board a plane and jet off to a foreign land – especially if you’re a fan of horses. Instead, you can start planning a horse riding holiday in the UK with your nearest and dearest. The best thing about this type of break is that you don’t even need to be a fan of mares and stallions to have a good time. With this in mind, here are five hidden benefits of taking a horse riding holiday. 

Stress-free

There’s little room to succumb to the pressures of modern life when you go on a horse riding vacation. In fact, once you are sat in the saddle you can avoid all communication with the outside world and just enjoy the activity at hand. Most of all, you can finally ditch your mobile phone, tablet and laptop for a short while.

Health

Horse riding tones your muscles, increases your core strength and improves your flexibility. The pastime also gets you out in the fresh air – which in turn can clear your airways and assist you with nagging respiratory problems.

Affordability

Horse riding is a thrilling activity – only without the hefty price tag! It’s commonly known that other getaways – especially ones where you go abroad – can be extremely expensive from start to finish. Meanwhile, horse riding is readily affordable. The reasonable price means that it’s possible to extend your holiday and stay on your getaway for even longer.

Family friendly

There’s no need to search for an inclusive holiday that accommodates everyone’s needs. After all, horse riding is enjoyable for everyone from young children to mature adults. It’s not just families who can benefit either, as groups of friends and couples will certainly find heaps of fun in booking a riding holiday together.

Mentally stimulating
Horse riding requires a large degree of focus and concentration. Because of this, it’s unlikely that you will ever feel bored when you’re in the moment. The activity is so rewarding that most users will also feel a sense of achievement just for taking part.

What are you waiting for?

You surely won’t need much convincing to book a riding holiday. Luckily, it’s easy to arrange if you go with Dunton Stables. Located in the heart of North Warwickshire, we offer horse riding, donkey rides and pony trekking.