If you’re looking for a new hobby for your child, have you ever considered horse riding as an option? Whether they decide to become a professional horse rider in the distant future or attend sessions just as a past-time, there are a number of reasons why your child should learn to ride a horse or donkey.

Here are a few benefits of horse riding and why it’s a great activity for children:

1. An exciting way to exercise

If you believe your child needs a new form of exercise, horse riding may be the perfect option. It’s a fun way to get out in the open air and exercise without feeling as though you’re working too hard. Horse riding is also a fantastic way of improving muscle strength, especially in the thighs and calves.

2. Good co-ordination and balance

Horse riding teaches children how to sit upright and improve their balance techniques. In order to sit on the horse comfortably, a rider will need to learn how to carry themselves in the correct manner – a great way of maintaining a good posture.

3. Social skills

Horse riding is an excellent way to make new friends. Most lessons run as group sessions in the early stages, which can help youngsters to interact with one another and connect with others who share the same passion. Riders will also need to communicate with their trainer and learn to respond to instructions, as well as being assertive with their horse or donkey physically and verbally, which may be a good way of instilling confidence.

4. Teaches responsibility

When learning to horse ride, there are a number of responsibilities your child may also learn with the more sessions they attend. Most equestrians will allow riders to feed their pony and learn how to tack them up. On some occasions, riders may also gain an insight into how to muck out stables. Knowledge such as this can inform children of how to care for animals and other individuals.

5. A lifelong hobby

In most cases, horse riding becomes a lifelong hobby. Children become attached to their horse or donkey and look forward to their sessions. If your child excels as a horse rider, they may be put in for competitions where they are able to showcase their skills.

If you would be interested in your child starting horse riding lessons, why not choose a horse riding holiday? You can even hire a donkey initially to see how they adapt to riding. Take a look at our website for more information [http://www.duntonstables.co.uk/].