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HEADER ELEMENT TBC HORSING AROUND


HORSING AROUND


Horse riding is one of the most popular hobbies in the UK and a great way to experience the Brit sh countryside


many iconic elements: the majority of the world’s chalk streams are found here, as are heather moorlands, which are rarer than rainforests. Pastoral scenes featuring agriculture and horses have been encapsulated in art and literature from Constable’s The Hay Wain to Sewell’s Black Beauty. It could be said that the horse, and, indeed,


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equestrian pursuits themselves, stand proud as being emblems of the British countryside, so entwined as they are in British culture, as Lynn Petersen, chief executive of the British Horse Society (bhs.org.uk), explains: “The horse has been at the heart and soul of Britain for generations – our transport, our industry, our countryside and our companions. The equestrian industry in Britain is the envy of the world with its world class riding centres, instructors and riders.”


There are


1.3 million regular riders in the UK,


making riding one of the most popular hobbies. The ‘horse economy’ is estimated at £3.3bn a year


he countryside of the United Kingdom is inextricably entwined in our minds with


The British Horse Society (BHS) was


founded in 1947 to promote and advance the education, training and safety of the public in all matters relating to horses, and has around 800 approved riding schools and livery yards across the UK. So for those looking to try their hand at horse riding, even for the fi rst time, it’s never hard to fi nd somewhere to ride: “Many riding schools will off er reduced prices for a taster lesson and for children,” says Megan Hawkins, communications exec at the BHS. “We would recommend that those who are new to riding take group lessons. Not only will it be cheaper, but you will meet new people, make friends, and learn from each other along the way.” And not only will equestrian pursuits get you


out into the countryside, they can confer many other benefi ts too. “Aside from spending time with these magnifi cent animals, riding has numerous benefi ts,” says Hawkins. “Research has shown there are benefi ts to riders’ physical and mental health. A study commissioned on behalf of the BHS found that trotting on a horse exerts just as much energy as playing badminton. The interaction with a horse is benefi cial to those


with depression, low self-esteem and anxiety. “In children, riding teaches them skills that are


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vital for later life, such as discipline, how to care for another being and communication skills. Horse riding is an incredibly social sport too; those who are new to riding will quickly make friends at the horse yard, and many riding schools will organise social events for their members.” Whether you are thinking of taking the reigns


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