Learning to properly ride a horse offers numerous physical, social, and emotional benefits to the rider, including:

1. Improved self-confidence.
2. Improved risk-taking abilities.
3. Development of patience.
4. Emotional control and self-discipline. (The rider is in the driver's seat.)
5. Development of respect and care for animals.
6. Stimulates sensory integration.
7. Improved visual spatial perception.
8. Improved eye-hand coordination.
9. Improved communication skills and multi-tasking abilities.
10. Improved posture.
11. Improved strength and conditioning of core muscles.
12. Trust building