HORSEBACK RIDING IN PANKISI

Riding a horse will allow you to get close to nature while also learning the depth of your bond with this wonderful animal.
Horseback riding is a highly satisfying and accessible hobby for every one of us, as it allows us to detach from the outside world, ride on trails, and discover landscapes during our riding vacations.

Riding a horse is a pleasurable experience with several benefits.

We have already said that horse riding can be a unique experience if we decide to ride in nature where we can visit places you can only reach on horseback.

This activity gives us a wide range of physical and psychological benefits as listed below.

The special thing about riding is the interaction with the horse. The more often you ride, the better the coordination of the aids and the expected response of the horse in the different gaits (walk, trot, gallop). The abdominal muscles, the back, buttocks, and legs are constantly trained as well and the sense of balance and self-confidence are strengthened.

Physical advantages of horseback riding

1. Improved muscle tone, particularly in the belly, back, buttocks, and legs.
2. The sense of balance is improved.
3. Muscle tension is relieved.
4. The upper body is straight, which contributes to better posture in the back, shoulders, and chest.
6. Switching between gaits improves gross and fine motor abilities as well as reflexes.
7. Overall body posture is improved.

Psychological benefits of horse riding

1. Horseback riding boosts our confidence, emotional control, and self-esteem when we learn to handle a horse using assistance.
2. Controlling a horse enhances our memory, focus, and attention span.
3. Being in charge of a horse fosters sentiments of respect and responsibility.
4. Riding assists us in overcoming our worries and solving challenges. The better we ride, the better we will be able to handle disagreements.