Is Horse Riding A Manly Sport?

Equestrian is a sport commonly stereotyped as a very feminine sport and male riders are commonly regarded as “girly men or gay.” Equestrian sports actually require extreme amounts of toughness and masculinity. Is horse riding uncomfortable for men? It’s not all that unusual for men to avoid horseback riding because Read more…

Is Horse Riding Painful?

Because riding is a skill that requires such full body engagement, injuries tend to be varied. Nasty falls can result in injury to the back, shoulders and wrists, and can sometimes include more serious injuries such as dislocations, concussions, fractures, soft tissue damage or head injuries. Does it hurt a Read more…

What Hurts After Riding A Horse?

Well, there’s truth in it for most people. Even casual horseback riding provides intense stretches to the muscles and tendons in the groin, thighs, and pelvic area. Athletic riding often produces soreness through the length of the leg, up through the lower abdomen, and through the body’s core. What muscles Read more…