Equestrian, from Europe, has its cultural heritage and historical heritage. The West called this elegant and exciting activity, the first aristocratic movement. For Europeans, horseback riding is not only an art, but also a knowledge. Equestrian origins are also earlier. Equestrian events have been held in the Ancient Olympic Games since 680 BC, and in 1912 equestrian events developed into dressage, steeplechase, and three-day triathlon.
Although equestrian has always been labeled as a “noble sport”, with the holding and popularity of equestrian sports in the Olympic Games, Asian Games and even provincial Games in recent years, it has been loved by more and more young people, especially teenagers. Equestrian is no longer a lofty sport, but has become a popular hobby enjoyed by teenagers and parents alike.
Equestrian Benefits
So, what else is riding good for kids?
Exercise one’s health
40 minutes of exercise is enough to exceed the 36 holes of golf, 10 minutes of riding is equal to 100,000 massages, and 30 minutes of riding is equal to the calories consumed by jogging 2,500 meters, which is equivalent to the physical energy consumed by playing an entire intense basketball game.
Adjust attitude
Equestrian sports have strict posture requirements, which can help teenagers adjust the bad body posture or posture caused by schoolwork pressure, long-term use of computers, love to eat snacks, etc., so that children’s body posture is more straight and beautiful!
Expand knowledge
Equestrian is an all-round sport, with a long history, profound cultural heritage and a whole industry chain; Through the mystery and attraction of “equestrian” itself, you can start with your interest and expand your children’s knowledge and vision.
Tap potential
Equestrian training is a full-body exercise, but also a challenging sport, can exercise children’s resilience and courage to deal with things, stimulate children’s initiative, and constantly tap children’s potential.
Cultivate love
Equestrian is a sport that people and animals can complete together. It requires the close cooperation between people and horses, which can guide children to communicate with animals, cultivate patience and love, make children more cheerful and optimistic, willing to get along with people, and learn to take the initiative to pay, so that teenagers can grow up healthier in the psychological development stage.
Teamwork
Horsemanship is about cooperation and coordination, whether between people and horses, or between camp members. Through horsemanship, let children make friends with hobbies and increase social contacts; Learn teamwork, obedience, and communication.
International perspective
In Europe, Canada, Australia and other countries, equestrian is popular, and there are many equestrian training institutions and even public universities set up equestrian majors. Learning equestrian provides more channels for children who are ready to go abroad, and also provides more possibilities for children’s social life after going abroad.
conclusion
Equestrian is a kind of wordless education, which influences and influences the personality and quality of children inadvertently.