The benefits of horse riding for your kids

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When most Moms hear the words ‘Horse Riding’ they immediately think danger, broken bones, and few benefits.

And obviously, as it is with any sport injury, this is a concern. However, if you take your child to a reputable horse riding school your risk of injury is almost non-existent.

Horse Riding offers a great workout for both the mind and the body, physically boosting the cardiovascular system and easing stresses on the mind. What stress could your child have at such a young age? Nowadays children are exposed to all kinds of pressure that need to be counteracted.

Horse riding is recognized as having therapeutic qualities. the psychological benefits can be of equal importance to your child as the physical benefits. In our modern society we are plagued by the fact that our children watch a lot of television, play alot of computer games and therefore spend much of their time indoors. Simply being outdoors and enjoying the fresh air will boost your child’s general wellbeing.

Horse riding as a sport also helps in creating a disciplined child, it is a sport that teaches self discipline and can increase your childs patience levels as well as help define their focus and control.

Why the attraction of kids to horses?

Is it the power and freedom a horse represents to a young child? Maybe. Or it could be the sheer fun of having a friend who is six feet tall. There are many reasons kids are attracted to horses and there are good reasons why we should introduce our children to the world of horses.

I know many adult riders who tell me similar stories about how having an interest in riding kept them out of trouble during their teen years because they spent all of their time at the barn instead of hanging out with the opposite sex or getting into drugs.

Horses keep kids active. With so many kids suffering from weight problems, parents are looking for ways to add healthy activity to a child’s life. Horsebackriding may be the perfect remedy. Riding horses is good physical exercise and fun. It gets kids outdoors in the fresh air and in tune with nature.

In addition to physical exercise, horsebackriding has great side benefits. Riding improves balance and coordination. As a child progresses in their skills they develop confidence and a sense of freedom.

Horsebackriding can also be a great social sport. Many children take riding lessons together at stables

Taking care of a horse teaches kids responsibility. Learning how to properly care and feed an animal prepares the child for caring for others.

Riding is fun. Give the child the knowledge and skill set to do well with a horse and you’ve given them a life long hobby.

At the Heavenly Farm we cater to all levels of riders namely tots 3-6 years old Tweens 7-12 year-olds and Teens 13-18 year-olds and Adult beginner classes

Registration fee is R200 which includes assessment and Riding school Shirt.

We offer two options:

Lesson Contracts – receive discounts on your monthly lessons
Exclusivity Contracts ( My Pony Rental) – don’t want to share your school pony? An exclusivity contract means only you will ride your horse or pony during your lessons and to competitions.

How does it work?

My Pony Rental of R1000 per month and the unbelievable low cost of R100 per lesson!
Or not too fussy about who you ride? We have package deals to suit your needs

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