Sport > Horseriding

Advantages: Healthy, rewarding sport with many possibilities
Disadvantages: Possible cost

Horse riding is a sport which, when you mention it to people, they either "did it once and would never do it again" or ¨love it¨. Having been riding now for over 30 years and teaching for over 20, I feel that it is very important that people are aware of the importance of starting out correctly, not only for their enjoyments sake, but also for their safety. The ´"did it once" people have probably not be supplied with enough good advice for them ...
...You never stop learning, every horse is different and you can learn for the simple pleasure of enjoying the countryside or get more experienced in a variety of equine disciplines. However, there are some GOLDEN rules to remember when setting out to start horse riding, especially for your children. In the end your child´s life is in the hands (and hooves) of the insructor/school you choose.. You can whittle down the number of schools to visit through ... Read review

Advantages: Great adreneline rush
Disadvantages: Can lose your shirt if you're not careful

...nothing better than watching a horse which you have chosen and put a few pounds on come in to win, this is the ultimate buzz, except perhaps for watching a horse which you have helped to raise come in (which is something limited to a privaliged few, i realise). I can guarantee that anybody who goes to a race meeting with a bit of money to bet with (that they don't really mind losing if the worst comes to the worst!) they will have a good time. The ...
...Form means how the particular horse you are looking at has been performing, usually in the short term, over at most the last 10 races. If you look at a racecard (which you can buy at the racetrack, or some even offer them free with your ticket) or a racing paper (almost definatley the Racing Post as there is now only one national racing paper) you will see a series of numbers in small type next to the horses name, usually underneath the horses number. ... Read review

Advantages: therapeutic qualities, relationship and trust between yourself and your horse is extremly rewarding,
Disadvantages: None it is worth everything

I started riding when i was 9 years old im 16 now. I started as i did not have alot of friends and school and i found it to be a great get away. I suffered from a form of bulimia between the ages of 11 and 13 where my body was rejecting food. The main cause of this i belive was the stress of changing schools. i become so week i couldnt ride any more and that for me was a turning point i made my self eat and i made my self stronger so i could get ...
...free and away from the world is when i was having a good canter in the field it drained all the stress away and made me better i advise every one to ride. Many riding schools i have been to through out the years range in prices. from £9-£15 child for 1 hour £15-£25 adult ... Read review