What is Horseback Riding?
Category: Exercises
Most popular types: Reins of Life Equine Therapy
Horseback riding, or equestrianism refers to the skill of riding or driving horses. This broad description includes both use of horses for practical, working purposes as well as recreational activities and competitive sports.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promote relaxation | 4 | 2 | |
| General health | 3 | 0 | |
| Personal enjoyment / entertainment | 3 | 2 | |
| Improve flexibility/strength | 1 | 1 | |
| Joint pain | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Horseback Riding
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | |
| Weakness in leg(s) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Horseback Riding
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 |
Duration
Stopped doing Horseback Riding
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 10 years or more | 2 |
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