embrace your inner equestrian ladies.

23 Mar 2011, Posted by Cape Town Girl in CTG recommends, dealio, exercise, sport, 3 Comments

I started riding horses at the age of 7. I’ve been bucked, thrown and I’ve even slid under a horse on my saddle because I forgot to ‘tighten my girth’. I’ve also been chased by a pair of mating ostriches while on horseback, and I’ve ridden bareback, without a saddle or proper reigns, farm style. I’ve mucked out stables, I’ve filled nose bags and I’ve picked out hooves and I’ve even burnt a horses mane (because that is the best way of trimming it without making it go poofy – fact). And I learnt all that at horseriding CAMP. Safe to say, I like horses, and I love riding, even though I haven’t ridden in years. This week’s dealio deal – a 2 hour outride at beginner level for R180 - has inspired me to book myself an outride, for posterity’s sake.

I’m not alone in my love of riding. France’s first lady, Carla Bruni, is a huge fan, as is royal Zara Phillips. If you’ve never ridden, this is a great way to try it. Riding is also great for the buttocks and tummy as it combines clenching with sitting up straight.