19 Significant Benefits of Horse Sports for Mental Health
I refer to it as "the magic of horses". There is *something* therapeutic about training with a flight animal that weighs more than 1,000 pounds. But there is mounting evidence that it benefits the brain as well.
The majority of the studies listed in this article particularly discuss riding horses for recreation or therapy. Any horse sport, including in-hand work, liberty, carriage driving, vaulting, and more, is likely to offer these advantages for mental health.
Here are 19 advantages of horse activities for mental wellness.
Benefits of Horse Sports for Mental Health
2,651 professional and amateur equestrian riders were polled about their perceptions of the benefits of horseback riding for their physical and mental health for a study conducted at Poznan University in Poland and published in 2020 by Malchrowicz-Moko et al. "Horseback riding improves my mental health" was one of the survey participants' most highly ranked statements. Here are a few of the study's findings that highlight distinct psychological advantages of horse sports, including riding in particular.
Reduced strain and stress
The majority of survey participants stated that horseback riding relieved their stress and tension.
Feeling of personal achievement
The study respondents who ride horses said the activity gives them a sense of success, according to the researchers. There are numerous opportunities for success in equestrian sports. Horse shows offer financial prizes, but you can also feel successful at home when your horse approaches you at the gate for the first time.
Feeling at ease
According to the same study, a sizable majority of the 2,651 riders said that spending time with horses and engaging in their activity helps them unwind.
Feelings of wellbeing
Who wouldn't want to experience happiness? According to the Polish study, riding had a positive impact on the respondents' sense of wellbeing.
Better sleep
Sound like a prescription for improved sleep—physical activity, relaxation, and less stress—to you? Absolutely. The majority of study participants who responded said "horseback riding helps me sleep better at night"
Improved attitude
"A person's inherent qualities of mind and character" is the definition of disposition. "My disposition is improved with horse riding" was one of the survey's most highly scored claims. I adore this tiny bit of information. The fact that so many amateur and professional sportsmen agree that their sport has enhanced their character and quality of mind is another confirmation, in my opinion, of the power of horses.
Increased mental attention and alertness
The heightened mental alertness brought on bike cycling was another benefit that survey respondents deemed as vital. A little bit of increased focus sounds like a good thing in these age of growing distraction!
Increased self-esteem
The vast majority of participants in the study who were polled indicated that they agreed or strongly agreed with the statement "horseback riding improves my self-concept". Your collection of self-perceived truths makes up your self-concept.
Other Advantages of Horse Sports for Mental Health
Community spirit
Any sport that you play will have its own distinct group of ardent participants. The same applies to horse sports. When you engage in equestrianism, you can join a certain subculture of horse people. Of course, there is also the relationship that develops between a horse and handler, which is a unique little community all of its own.
Reduced anxiety
Thinking about the past or worrying about the future rather than being present in the moment can lead to anxiety. Horses encourage us to live in the moment by only looking ahead. In a similar way, they can teach us how to let go of our anxiety.
The capacity for originality and problem-solving
Horses constantly present us with fresh obstacles to overcome. To inspire people to work with us, we are continually pushed to think imaginatively. The development of our creative thinking will also benefit other facets of our lives.
Rapid-thinking ability
As prey animals, horses are wired to think and respond quickly. In order to stay safe and succeed in horse sports, handlers learn to do the same.
Greater decision-making
You and your horse are the herd's two leaders, and it's up to you to make the decisions. This provides you a ton of decision-making experience that you can apply to any situation.
The capacity to stay in the present and in your body
Horses, as was previously established, only exist in the place they are currently inhabiting and in the moment. We practice being present in the here and now and in the space ourselves in order to meet them there.
Assertiveness
Being a kind and successful leader of your horse can be a wonderful low-pressure approach to learn how to be aggressive in the right situations.
Horse sports' benefits for various mental health issues
Psychiatric recreation therapy for schizophrenia
In a 2013 study, Corring et al. examined the effects of six patients with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder participating in weekly therapeutic horseback riding sessions for 10 weeks. Before, during, and after the treatment, they conducted interviews with the patients and the mental health professionals. The patients benefited from the therapeutic horseback riding, it was discovered.
Autism's sensory-integrative function
Our brains employ a process called sensory integration to arrange the information from our five senses so that we can react correctly. This is a crucial task that autistic people's brains frequently struggle with. Controlled studies from Taiwan, the United States, and other countries have demonstrated improvement in this area following therapeutic horseback riding.
Getting over PTSD
Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT) has being studied by Columbia University researchers as a potential treatment for PTSD in veterans. In this study, the veterans interacted with horses to develop their ability to work with them and comprehend their behavior. As a result, more than half of the 63 participants displayed a notable decline in PTSD and despair.
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