If you want to break from the mold and try a different activity, I’d like to suggest one of my favorite hobbies – horseback riding.
I remember my first time on a horse. It was when I lived in San Diego and my friend, Rose, worked at a stable. She trained both riders and horses how to showjump and I used to visit her all the time. One time while visiting, Rose suggested I give riding a try. I was a bit hesitant but agreed and she helped me up on a horse named “Grandpa” (he was 19 years old). She took me out to the riding ring and gave me a few pointers on how to control the horse and proper riding style. I was definitely nervous at first, but once I got the hang of what I was doing I fell in love with the sport. Rose gave a few more riding lessons and I have to say, I became a pretty good equestrian.
Horseback riding is a fun and healthy hobby. It teaches you patience, self-discipline and gives you a thrill of working with a large animal. Plus, riding builds balance, muscle tone, and fine motor coordination. For me, riding is a stress reliever. It calms me down and allows me to re-evaluate my priorities.
So for this weekend, do something different – go horseback riding. Look below for a picture of me on my first riding lesson.
I enjoy sharing my experiences on Ignite. Through my Friday blogs, I'm able to tell you what I like to do in my spare time. And I hope you’ll tell me what you enjoy - by posting a comment in the blog or starting your own threads.
Justin - A Lumen
