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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Young children and beginner riders first learn the basics while on a lead rope with close and
careful supervision from a trained instructor.

Every horse is a real character, and with their
own unique personalities, it’s easy for riders to
find horses they’re compatible with.

When riding, you have the opportunity
to develop communication and problem-
solving skills as you work together with
the horse to overcome challenges and
obstacles. No matter whether you’re
grooming, tacking up, leading, feeding
or riding, there are many mental and Once confident and capable, more advanced riders will canter, jump, and even train for shows
emotional benefits in store for you and with their horses. Teamwork makes the dream work!
your horse. Aside from bonding and
the physical exercise provided by these from one-on-one lessons to group lessons, might not have been able to do in a normal
activities, you also improve your memory, once off to multiple times a week. Pony lesson, and they’re so much fun.
speech and assertiveness. It doesn’t camps provide an opportunity for children
end there, as studies have shown that to learn about what it takes to care for a Some stables also offer packages to
the vibrations produced by a horse can horse. This can include grooming, tacking couples, families and groups of friends –
activate the sympathetic nervous system the horses and doing fun activities while these include a fun lesson together in an
(responsible for the body’s involuntary leading or riding. These pony camps give arena or a scenic ride through the quiet
response to stress and danger), improving children the chance to do things that they fields.
the cognitive ability of the rider. With
improved memory, communication and Lessons available close by:
speech, problem-solving and attentiveness, Cullen Stables (Pretoria East) – 083 227 8048
horse riding enhances learning and can Bluestone Equestrian (Centurion, Pretoria) – 072 570 9281
help your academic or work performance.
Misty Meadows Equestrian Estate (Rietfontein, Pretoria) – 072 783 4330
Marlet Equestrian Centre (Pretoria-East) – 082 324 4196
With so much to gain from horse riding,
it’s easy to see why there are so many Trail rides for groups and couples:
beautiful stables in the area where you can Harties Horse Trail Safaris (Hartbeespoort) – 064 907 4827
learn to ride and reap the rewards.
Horse Riding Adventure Pretoria (Cullinan) – 082 302 6564
SA Trails (Lanseria) – 082 533 4545
Many stables provide a wide range of Shepherd’s Fold Stables (Muldersdrift) – 084 220 2657
options and activities for the little ones,

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