Would you let your child take up on this sport? How likely is it that they will end up with a broken neck or leg?
2007-09-20 08:27:11 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
depends if it's side saddle or not.
2007-09-20 08:30:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Well, if memory serves, Christopher Reeves' paralyzing accident was the result of being thrown from a horse. However, not many people have an accident of that magnitude. With skiing or skating, you almost expect broken bones!
I think horseback riding as a whole is fine. It's healthy, wholesome activity. I think I would feel better about my child riding Western than English, however. More to grab hold of if the horse rears or shies. With proper training and a gentle mount, I don't see any problems with it, though.
If your child wants to ride, let him or her, with your blessing. Just invest in at least a few lessons first so the child will know how to properly handle the animal. Most stables offer lessons for a reasonable rate. The more lessons, the more confidence a young rider will have. More confidence will lead to better horsemanship. It's a wonderful sport, and I wouldn't discourage anyone who wants to do it. Good luck!
2007-09-20 08:40:10 · answer #2 · answered by baymast13 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
horseback riding isnt that risky unless u fall off or if the horse bucks, and if the horse is scared and it starts running for dear life, and then they jump and u fall off and hit ur back and head. unless u end up like that its not that bad. plus if somebody proffesional is teaching u its alot of money. normally sessions cost $200. if i had a child i would probably be ok with it cause i did horseback riding when i was younger. compared to skiing or skating i say u would have a better chance to live if u can make it through the terrible smell of horse sh**. but other than that its ok.
2007-09-20 08:33:55 · answer #3 · answered by Rayne 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same as any other sport, if approached sensibly and they listen to their teacher they'll be fine.
I'm 35 had horses until I was about 24, OK I had a few tumbles but hand on my heart I've never broken a bone.
If your children really want to do it and prove that they want to do it, I say let them!
No more dangerous than skiing or skating.
2007-09-20 08:45:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no more so than any other sport
Ive been riding for nearly 17 years
Had my fair share of injuries but it doesn't stop me from getting back on again
it depends how competent the rider is as well
for example a beginner or a child would NEVER been given a nervy horse or a horse that is likely to spook
Honestly its a great hobby to have and also a great way to keep fit!
EDIT
Fair enough what happened to Christopher Reeves was bad
BUT
every sport/ hobby has its risks
if everyone refused to participate in anything because someone who got hurt before then no-one would ever do anything!
2007-09-20 08:32:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As soon as Big Brother makes seat belts and roll cages mandatory for horses it'll be as safe as in a wheelchair.
What is this crap? If you live up north skiing and ice skating are a freakin way of life ! If you live out west, horseback riding is a way of life.
2007-09-20 08:39:21 · answer #6 · answered by WooleyBooley again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Errm , All the Sports you have mentioned have an element
or risk !!.. Maybe you should let the child decide
and then make sure all the appropriate saftey
precautions are in force... Personnally,
my Son and Daughters have been riding
Pony's since they were 3, and they also keen
on Ice-skating..Para-Gliding I have said a
big resounding NO to !!!!!!
2007-09-20 08:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by landgirl60 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meh, life's a risk. I've been a snowboarder most of my life and I've never had an injury. However most of my buds have. No broken knecks though.
My sister rode horses from the age of five. Fell lots, no broken bones though.
I'd encourage my child to take up a sport such as this. The benefits easily outweigh the risks.
2007-09-20 08:33:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
at a reputable stable, I would say the risk is slim or none. they'll teach the child how to saddle the horse, but they'll also double-check after the child does it. And the beginners are always supervised. Now, accidents do happen, as with any sport or activity. But, riding is pretty safe.
2007-09-20 08:35:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Everything we do every day has a risk involved, but sensible people are aware of the risks and take precautions to avoid them. So it's not about how risky an activity is, it's about how cautious the individual is when they do the activity.
If you want your child to learn to ride, they will learn how to make it safe too.
Trouble is, people just can't help themselves from pushing the edge, and that's when the accidents happen.
2007-09-20 08:34:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like horse back riding and I let my daughter ride. I don't ski or skate. My daughter doesn't either. They seem more risky.
2007-09-20 08:32:27 · answer #11 · answered by Georgie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋