The Benefits of Jumping Horses
The benefits of jumping horses are both physical and emotional. Here are just a few:
- Working as a team with a beautiful horse
- Caring and loving a horse
- Socializing with wonderful people
- Learning new skills
- Practicing those skills
- Competing to be judged on your performance
How to get started riding:
- Tour local hunt seat riding stables
- Talk to people you know who ride
- Interview possible trainers
- Ask about the level of schooling horses
- Purchase proper riding attire
Summer Horse Camp
Summer Camp is a great way to introduce riding to children. Most stables have a lesson program the kids can move to with the same instructor after camp. A great camp to check out is Legacy Hunters and Jumpers in Redmond, WA.
Celebrating Each Others Success
Kendall Looking for the Next Obstacle
My daughter Kendall started riding at eleven. Riding has helped her become a compassionate and responsible young-lady. She will be touring colleges this spring to apply for a riding scholarship to help pay for her tuition. Her college team would compete with horse shows regulated by the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.