German Study Suggests Horseback Riding Promotes Social Development, Builds Character
 A European study has revealed the benefits of horseback riding. Photo: On Horseback by Virginia State Parks via flickr.com/CC BY 2.0 |
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If anyone ever tells you that riding isn’t a good use of your time and money, you can now argue back that you must keep riding because it’s scientifically proven that horseback riding builds character and promotes social development.
OK, so it may not be exactly scientifically proven, but researchers have concluded through a study commissioned by the German National Federation FN that those who ride horses are “generally more determined, enthusiastic, structured and balanced” than those who don’t. In addition, riders “showed greater leadership, were more assertive and competitive, and demonstrated greater resilience,” horsetalk.co.nz reports.
But you didn’t need a study to tell you that.
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