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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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