{"id":42780,"date":"2022-04-26T21:41:18","date_gmt":"2022-04-26T21:41:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=42780"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"benefits-of-horseback-riding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits Of Horseback Riding: What Science Says About Horseback Riding"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#What_Is_Horseback_Riding\" >What Is Horseback Riding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Health_Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\" >Health Benefits Of Horseback Riding<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Improving_Balance\" >Improving Balance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Building_Muscle_Mass_And_Strength\" >Building Muscle Mass And Strength<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Improving_Coordination\" >Improving Coordination<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Providing_You_With_Health_Benefits_Because_Of_The_Form_Of_Exercise\" >Providing You With Health Benefits Because Of The Form Of Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Toning_Your_Body\" >Toning Your Body<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Increasing_Mental_Alertness\" >Increasing Mental Alertness<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Improving_Your_Breathing\" >Improving Your Breathing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Giving_Therapeutic_Benefits\" >Giving Therapeutic Benefits<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Is_It_Safe_To_Do_Horseback_Riding\" >Is It Safe To Do Horseback Riding?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#Can_A_Woman_Ride_A_Horse\" >Can A Woman Ride A Horse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think of horseback riding, you might picture a group of friends or family members going for a trail ride just for fun. However, if you live in a horseback riding community or otherwise know about this activity, you know it offers many more benefits than fun. It might explain why many are signing up for this activity. Join us now as we explore the many scientifically backed-up benefits of horseback riding.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Horseback_Riding\"><\/span><b>What Is Horseback Riding?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name implies, it is the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-getting-fit-after-40\/\">skill<\/a> of riding a horse with control over its movement, direction, and speed. One kind of this activity is equestrianism. Long ago people performed this activity for enjoyment only.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, more have been embracing the activity as a form of exercise. Yes, you heard it right. Horseback riding is also considered a form of exercise due to its physical and mental benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/horseback-riding-therapy-for-multiple-sclerosis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\"><\/span><b>Health Benefits Of Horseback Riding<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research conducted over the years has shown that horseback riding can give you significant health benefits. The good news is that you do not have to be an experienced rider to reap any of these benefits. That said, you still must do horseback riding exercises correctly. Here are the therapeutic, psychological, and physical benefits of horseback riding:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improving_Balance\"><\/span><b>Improving Balance<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horseback riding requires balance. As horses readjust themselves, you have to find your balance to avoid falling. Due to this, the possibility of losing balance is very high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course if this were to happen you would fall and could get injured. To avoid this, you need to improve your balance when on top of the horse. You can achieve this by doing the following (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhs.org.uk\/our-charity\/press-centre\/news\/2019\/september\/6-reasons-why-horse-riding-is-great-for-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sitting deeply and in the lowest part of the saddle so that you are better positioned to find your balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Align your body using your feet in the stirrups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distributing your body weight evenly instead of just resting it on your tail bones.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep your back straight, engage your core throughout the movement, and brake your shoulders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43568 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207502-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of horseback riding\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207502.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207502-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207502.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207502.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_Muscle_Mass_And_Strength\"><\/span><b>Building Muscle Mass And Strength<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From the outside looking in, you perhaps only see a rider just sitting on the horse doing nothing. Their work is merely to enjoy the ride and perhaps also direct the horse. But contrary to this notion, horseback riding requires and builds muscle mass and strength.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, a rider can build their muscles during such an activity. This is because they actively engage all their muscles, such as their core, arms, and inner thighs (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhs.org.uk\/our-charity\/press-centre\/news\/2019\/september\/6-reasons-why-horse-riding-is-great-for-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Core muscles are activated as you continuously contract and relax them during the ride to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/6-week-female-fitness-model-workout\/\">maintain your balance<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is to say, the more you ride while keeping your balance, the more you engage your abdominal muscles. Additionally, the more you are riding, the more your muscles are engaged to help you stay positioned correctly on the horse&#8217;s back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><i><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/firefighter-fitness-program\/\">Firefighter Fitness Program: Everything You Need To Know<\/a><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improving_Coordination\"><\/span><b>Improving Coordination<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coordination is paramount while horseback riding. As a rider, you have to coordinate your movements with those of the horse. This means paying attention and adjusting your position or posture as needed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhs.org.uk\/our-charity\/press-centre\/news\/2019\/september\/6-reasons-why-horse-riding-is-great-for-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, you may have to readjust your position and posture while riding up a hill or on rocky terrain. Additionally, coordination is fundamental to getting the desired response from the horse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Providing_You_With_Health_Benefits_Because_Of_The_Form_Of_Exercise\"><\/span><b>Providing You With Health Benefits Because Of The Form Of Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horseback riding is a cardiovascular <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/push-up-alternatives\/\">activity<\/a>. This would cause you to burn some calories during the activity. The British Horse Society reveals that horse-related activities such as mucking out can torch up to 600 calories per ride for half an hour (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhs.org.uk\/our-charity\/press-centre\/news\/2019\/september\/6-reasons-why-horse-riding-is-great-for-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, horseback riding is considered an exercise because your heart rate and blood oxygen levels increase based on how intense your horse is working. Therefore, you will tend to work harder to maintain your posture and balance when your horse moves faster.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly, you will work harder to stay in the saddle while your horse is executing a complicated pattern or walking over rough terrain. Additionally, you also burn more calories when not horseback riding but doing other related activities to horseback riding. These include grooming the horse, lifting the saddles, and moving hay bales (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhs.org.uk\/our-charity\/press-centre\/news\/2019\/september\/6-reasons-why-horse-riding-is-great-for-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Toning_Your_Body\"><\/span><b>Toning Your Body<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horseback riding also helps <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/partner-workouts\/\">tone your body muscles<\/a>. As mentioned, this activity tones your core muscles. These are actively used to help maintain balance while on the horse and prevent you from bouncing around in the saddle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, your inner thighs and pelvic muscles are also targeted as they hold you in place for balance and good posture (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhs.org.uk\/our-charity\/press-centre\/news\/2019\/september\/6-reasons-why-horse-riding-is-great-for-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, yes, horseback riding can be considered a cardiovascular activity. However, talking to your doctor and trainer would be best before adding this activity to your workout plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43567 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207501-1024x576.png\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207501.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207501-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207501.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207501.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increasing_Mental_Alertness\"><\/span><b>Increasing Mental Alertness<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the mental health <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lose-belly-weight-after-50\/\">benefits<\/a> of horseback riding is increased mental alertness. The activity improves your mental alertness by keeping you alert with full attention paid to the horse&#8217;s speed and direction. The alertness allows you to react quickly when for example, the horse goes in the wrong direction or increases its speed (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7277445\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horseback riding also affects your brain by triggering the release of the feel-good hormones known as endorphins. These hormones make you <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/5-day-workout-routine-at-home\/\">feel good<\/a> and keep stress at bay. In other words, you end up having fun and feeling better, even if you were afraid or paranoid at first.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improving_Your_Breathing\"><\/span><b>Improving Your Breathing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, horseback riding is an outdoor activity. The activity allows you to go outside and enjoy the fresh air. As your horse increases its speed, you breathe more intensely to get more oxygen to your muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhs.org.uk\/our-charity\/press-centre\/news\/2019\/september\/6-reasons-why-horse-riding-is-great-for-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most horseback instructors urge riders not to hold their breath. Instead, they recommend breathing slowly and deeply due to its relaxing sensation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhs.org.uk\/our-charity\/press-centre\/news\/2019\/september\/6-reasons-why-horse-riding-is-great-for-your-health\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Remember that when you are relaxed, you relax your muscles, especially in the case of your legs holding onto the saddle. Believe it or not, this also helps calm the horse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Betterme will keep you laser-focused on your weight loss journey! Nutrient-packed meal plans, fat-blasting workouts, galvanizing challenges and much more. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\">Try using the app and see<\/a> for yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giving_Therapeutic_Benefits\"><\/span><b>Giving Therapeutic Benefits<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies show that equine-assisted therapies like therapeutic riding and hippotherapy have therapeutic effects on individuals with developmental, neuromotor, and physical disabilities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28252520\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2017 study revealed that one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/muscular-strength-exercises\/\">benefits<\/a> of therapeutic horseback riding for patients with balance, gait, and psychomotor disorders were positive for physical and emotional functioning (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28252520\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The results were associated with better balance, improved pelvic movement, muscle symmetry, psychosocial parameters, motor function, gait, and the patients&#8217; overall quality of life (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28252520\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Literature then shows that therapeutic horseback riding and hippotherapy are viable intervention options for individuals with neuromotor, developmental, and physical disabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Safe_To_Do_Horseback_Riding\"><\/span><b>Is It Safe To Do Horseback Riding?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you may be paranoid about performing this activity, especially if it is your first time. Before you embark on this activity, it is essential to note several risks of horseback riding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 2015 study revealed that some horse riders are injured, killed, and hospitalized each year due to horse-related injuries and accidents (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4598694\/#:~:text=Each%20year%2C%20horse%20riders%20are,rugby%20%5B2%2C3%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Although there have been technological advancements in equestrian safety equipment, the risk of horse-related injuries is still high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that horseback riding is classified with other dangerous activities like motorcycling, rugby, skiing, and football (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4598694\/#:~:text=Each%20year%2C%20horse%20riders%20are,rugby%20%5B2%2C3%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Below are some of the protective measures proposed to minimize these risks (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4598694\/#:~:text=Each%20year%2C%20horse%20riders%20are,rugby%20%5B2%2C3%5D.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Training with a well-trained instructor who understands the particular horse&#8217;s behavior.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wearing adequate protective equipment, including boots, helmets, gloves, and body protectors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horseback riding only when the weather is favorable, for example, when the sun is shining instead of when it is raining. Remember that ground footing for the horse is paramount for your safety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riding in an area without unfamiliar objects, people, or animals that may alarm the horse and cause it to react aggressively.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/nordic-walking-benefits\/\">Nordic Walking Benefits: 10 Plus Reasons To Try This New Fitness Trend<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43566 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207500-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of horseback riding\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207500.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207500-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207500.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207500.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_A_Woman_Ride_A_Horse\"><\/span><b>Can A Woman Ride A Horse?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back in the day there were several debates about women participating in horseback riding. Most of the discussions originated from a cultural standpoint, with restricting women from riding a horse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course it\u2019s been quite some time since it\u2019s been acceptable for women to ride a horse. That said, women are still advised to talk to your doctor if they are pregnant and interested in horseback riding.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence shows that horseback riding while pregnant is associated with many risks. For one, it is considered a high-risk activity and pregnant women are advised to avoid activities with a high risk of falling or causing abdominal trauma (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.fei.org\/fei\/your-role\/medical-safety\/pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, hormonal changes during pregnancy can lead to joint laxity and hypermobility and affect your riding ability (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.fei.org\/fei\/your-role\/medical-safety\/pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The jarring motion of horseback riding can also put the pregnancy at risk by causing placental abruption, where the placenta separates from the uterus (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.fei.org\/fei\/your-role\/medical-safety\/pregnancy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, it would be best to avoid horseback riding when you are pregnant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lean and toned up body isn\u2019t just a far-fetched fantasy. Check out the BetterMe app and watch it <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\">propel your weight loss journey<\/a> into high gear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43565 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207503-1024x576.png\" alt=\"benefits of horseback riding\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207503.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207503-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207503.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Frame-207503.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current research shows that horseback riding is not only an activity to perform for fun but other health benefits. Some of the benefits of horseback riding include improved core strength, coordination, balance, muscle mass, mental alertness, and breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This activity also has therapeutic benefits for individuals with neuromotor, developmental, and physical disabilities. However, for safety purposes, you are advised to perform this activity with the help of a trained and experienced trainer. In addition, pregnant women are advised to avoid the activity due to its high risk of pregnant-related injuries and harm.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2361&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Benefits_Of_Horseback_Riding\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you think of horseback riding, you might picture a group of friends or family members going for a trail ride just for fun. However, if you live in a horseback riding community or otherwise know about this activity, you know it offers many more benefits than fun. It might explain why many are signing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42781,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"coauthors":[114],"class_list":["post-42780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-betterme-fitness"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Benefits Of Horseback Riding: What Science Says About Horseback Riding - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the \u2605 BENEFITS OF HORSEBACK RIDING \u27a4 in this read! 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Mogeni","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/"},"author":{"name":"BetterMe","@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/304f67ff245e9df71e0c97b98796925d"},"headline":"Benefits Of Horseback Riding: What Science Says About Horseback Riding","dateModified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/"},"wordCount":1661,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/benefits-of-horseback-riding\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/shutterstock_1452569219.jpg","articleSection":["Fitness"],"inLanguage":"en-US","articleBody":"<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you think of horseback riding, you might picture a group of friends or family members going for a trail ride just for fun. However, if you live in a horseback riding community or otherwise know about this activity, you know it offers many more benefits than fun. It might explain why many are signing up for this activity. Join us now as we explore the many scientifically backed-up benefits of horseback riding.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What Is Horseback Riding?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the name implies, it is the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-start-getting-fit-after-40\/\">skill<\/a> of riding a horse with control over its movement, direction, and speed. One kind of this activity is equestrianism. Long ago people performed this activity for enjoyment only.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, more have been embracing the activity as a form of exercise. Yes, you heard it right. Horseback riding is also considered a form of exercise due to its physical and mental benefits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/horseback-riding-therapy-for-multiple-sclerosis\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Health Benefits Of Horseback Riding<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research conducted over the years has shown that horseback riding can give you significant health benefits. The good news is that you do not have to be an experienced rider to reap any of these benefits. That said, you still must do horseback riding exercises correctly. Here are the therapeutic, psychological, and physical benefits of horseback riding:<\/span>\r\n<h3><b>Improving Balance<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Horseback riding requires balance. As horses readjust themselves, you have to find your balance to avoid falling. 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