Both of my younger sons are learning to ride a horse

That is wonderful. Being around Horses is a good way to teach them a number of things about life. The care and use of the animal not just riding them is a great thing for them. They will also learn that they might be huge but they are gentle. I love horses and had them most of my life. I don't have any now and have not for the past 20 years. I have however been thinking of getting a few to which I will have to get a way around my husband on this one, lol.

glad they are enjoying riding.I started riding about 5 years old got throwed a couple of times but daddy put me back on his mistake lololo love them I just dont live where I can have one of my own.

I have rode a horse one time. It hurt my tailbone too bad though. My husband does not like horses. He says they are too moody and can be mean.

Horses are wonderful, gentle creatures that are just looking for love and approval in most cases. Horses have shown to be very thearputic for children with learning disabilities and a horse can teach them responsibility and trust. As most of you know, I have several horses and I love each of them so much. Matter of fact, I was at the barn for about an hour today enjoying them. Our baby horse is 8 months old and seems to be learning as much from us as we are her. My daughter will be showing horses this year and I am excited about all of the new information she will learn by showing. She has trail ridden for about a year now. We love it!

oh that's great , bad that there is no school like that in my city and our own school didn't taught us horse riding.Its fun many friend have told i will try learning it this year.Congrats on your both kids learning horse riding. It will give your kids self esteem ,confidence and happiness of achievement.

I did ride a horse a few years ago for the first time. At first I was scared because I remembered on the TV the many who have been permanently injured and the thought frightened me. Although I pretended to be brave I have to admit I was scared out of my wits. A few times I psyched myself into believing it was fun. But each time I directed the horse one way he went the opposite. So it was kind of funny to see me on that horse, struggling and screaming each time I could not get him to cooperate. I happy to hear your sons have a good trainer, it actually can be really fun as long as we know what to do. lol, as you can see I did not.

Horseback riding has been shown to be excellent therapy for children with learning problems and also for kids with physical problems. I think this is so nice for your boys.

That's wonderful! I've heard about how the horses help children in therapy and that they basically perform miracles. I love horses however, I'll never ride one because they're too big and scary to me but still, the wonders that they do for kids is just incredible!

That is so nice! Leaning to ride can help alot for children and adults with disablities! Mental and physical disabilities! there are programs around where I live were some stables have horseback riding programs for people like your son. I think those programs are great! I hope to get back in the saddle myself someday!I miss it!

Horses are very good for disabled children. Probably any animal is, but with a horse you can improve your confidence and self esteem by learning to ride it. Taking care of it and grooming it etc. teaches children a lot also. Even in homes for older people if there is a pet, the patients seem to do better and care more about life.

HOrse riding has always been my dream. I would love to try riding a horse one day. It's way too expensive in singapore due to the short timing one has with the horse. Another thing i'm scare of is the sudden horse kick by them. SOme horses can be unpredictable at times, and i'm afraid of falling off them as well. It's nice that u have a good horse trainer for your sons. I'm sure they are having great fun.

That is good your sons have found a hobby that they both like doing.It is great that they are both not worried about the size of a horse, as compared to the size of a child they are really big.Also that the trainer has a really good reputation and has all the certificates to show that she has qualifications to teach as well as be with children.Bet you are pleased that you gave it a go.I would never give it a go at riding, as i am like you,lol.

Horse riding is beneficial for body, mind and soul. I have a son, age 20 who has autism he has taken riding lessons since he was 8 yours old. He is happy each time he goes horse riding. My youngest daughter also enjoy horses and riding. I try to go horse riding when it is possible.

That's awesome. I hope your sons have a lot of fun! Horse riding can be scary when you are first learning to ride, but it quickly becomes an enjoyable pastime. I grew up on a ranch, so I've been riding horses my entire life. You have to be careful around horses and pay attention to what you're doing so they don't get spooked and throw you or kick. As long as you're careful, though, horse riding can be so much fun! :)

When I was a young girl I loved horses like no other animal. I read all the books on the different types and used to go ride bare back with the neighbor horses pastured across the street from where I lived. I knew nothing about them and took a great chance riding them like that. But I trusted them and they seemed to trust me. (I got on their good side by bringing them clover while I was working up my nerve to ride them)Then I moved to a small suburb of the town where I lived. There was a trainer down the road and my boyfriend did some work for him and then we got use of his horses and lessons for payment. I had several lessons and enjoyed it very much.

I used to take my children horse riding from a very young age they love it! eventually one of them got to have her own horse I used to ride quite often but don't do it any more which is a shame my mother was still riding at 70!

Riding a horse is always something that i wanted to do when I was younger. One of ny good friends was very much into horses and it fascinated me too. My mother was nearly kicked in the head by a horse at a fair when she was a child. She was very much afraid to be around a horse so horses and her children her p=out of the question. Still, it was something I dreamed of.

well i used to ride and i used to work in a riding school and teach. my daughter loves horses and i often take her to the farm where my sister has her horse and there are a couple of little ponies there that the owners let my daughter ride. she has just turned 4 so has been riding a little since she was 3 and loves it, its also a good form of exercise

hi friend, yes animals have been found to be therapeutic and I think horses are one of the most exciting way especially for young people. I'm very happy for you and your children. I always loved and wanted horses since I was a kid but sad to say we do not have much riding schools here and thoroughbreds are reserved only for the super rich. We have smaller versions but the horse parks are outside Metro Manila so kids only get to try them every summer for a few hours. Wish you and your children the best friend and good luck

wow...i lov horses and horse riding.