From
carved rocking horses to simple models made of clay, horses
have delighted people for thousands of years.
The
benefits of learning to ride are infinite. Besides the physical
enhancement of co-ordination of movement and the reduction
of stiffness and sloppiness, riding can also improve one's
temperament. Nervous people become more confident. The lazy
are stimulated and encouraged, and the quick, intelligent
readily become leaders and team players.
We
study the individual pupil's temperament and devise ways
of slanting lessons to suit their needs. Efforts to get
the best out of the rider is fascinating and well worth
while for their mental and physical development.