Every parent knows that there may come a time when your child develops a love—maybe even an obsession—for horses. As former horsey kids ourselves, Gooromon Park’s instructors know first-hand that a love of horses is for life.

Keep reading to learn more about why you should enrol your little horsey lover into our horse riding school in Canberra.

The Benefits of Our Horse Riding Lessons in Canberra

What parents may not know, however, is that horse riding can have many benefits to their child’s growth, emotional intelligence, compassion and concentration. We’ve put together some of the key benefits of horse riding, so you can see just how much your child can get out of this exciting sport!

Wholesome FUN!

Horses make wonderful buddies, and children are naturally attracted to them as companions, friends and partners in the sport. Isn’t it great to see your child having an amazing time without a TV screen or iPad involved? Horse riding is great for your child’s physical health and is a fantastic way to get them outdoors and learning something new!

Character BUILDING!

Handling, riding and caring for horses can develop a host of positive traits in children, including responsibility, accountability, patience, level-headedness, empathy, kindness, confidence and self-discipline.

Good for HEALTH!

Horse riding is terrific exercise. People who think the horse does all the work have never really ridden—just ask anyone who wakes up the morning after a trail ride to discover all of the little muscles in their core and legs they didn’t know about!

Riding is an anaerobic exercise and can improve your child’s strength, balance, and flexibility. However, all of these benefits are nothing compared to the sheer joy that so many children get from learning to ride a horse.

‘Over the years, I have seen so many children benefit from the relationships they have established with horses in their riding,’ says Danielle Ffrench, Gooromon Park Chief Instructor.

‘The sense of pride the kids feel when they achieve something with their horses enhances their confidence and gives them reasons to stay on course. I’ve seen first-hand a child’s focus improve through riding—you can’t let your mind wander when you’re on a horse! Parents have been very proud to report how this concentration later shows up in their children’s school work.’

Okay, but Aren’t Horse Riding Lessons Expensive?

They don’t have to be. Plus, you don’t need to own a horse to involve your children with one. Enlisting the regular help of our qualified instructors at our horse riding school in Canberra is a great way to enjoy the benefits of riding without having to take on the costs and full-time care of a horse. Our staff know first-hand how wonderful riding has been for them—they love horses and can’t wait to share their knowledge!

Start your horse riding journey today and book your horse riding lessons in Canberra at Gooromon Park.

We run introductory lessons on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4 pm and all day on Saturday.