Lucy C.

The Pros and Cons of Horseback Riding

Excerpt from Horseback Riding

If you like animals, horseback riding is going to be a good activity for you. Riding is not the only thing you learn how to do when learning to be an equestrian. You also learn how to care for and spend time with your important animal.


Some of the pros of horseback riding include the fact that horseback riding can help you become more alert, focused, and relaxed all at the same time. Horseback riding helps with becoming more confident in yourself and your horse. However, there are areas that are challenging in horseback riding.


Some of the cons of horseback riding include the fact that you can get seriously hurt if you are thrown or fall off a horse. Breaking bones is very common. It is important to remember that not all horses are gentle. Additionally, horseback riding can be very expensive if you decide to lease or own a horse. The fees for stalls, feed, care and the vet can be quite large. The shows are also quite expensive and time consuming

These are just some of the pros and cons of horseback riding. Using some of these pros and cons will help you make a good decision whether horseback riding is right for you.