What is Hobby Horsing?
Hobby horsing is a new hobby that is popular mainly for girls and young ladies. It originated in Finland, where its popularity started growing gradually, mainly owing to the documentary Hobby Horse Revolution directed by Selma Vilhunen, an Oscar nominee.
Although it might be seen only as a girl´s whim, it is quite the opposite. Hobby horsing is an official sport. Girls compete in various disciplines – such as show jumping or dressage, where precision, your own style, or performed figures are evaluated. In Finland, where thanks to this documentary there is the largest membership base for hobby horsing, national championships are held every year. During the Helsinki Equestrian Festival at the end of May, over 5000 people took part in the associated hobby horseriding competitions.
Source: https://www.familiesonline.co.uk/
Hobby horsing has become more and more popular among young riders in recent years. It is an affordable sport which serves as a great opportunity for meeting your new friends who are also interested in fashion, exercising and horses, of course. Girls spend their free time outside, make new friendships and develop and improve their creativity, condition, gymnastic training, coordination, love and passion for animals, and last but not least a sense of responsibility. Since ladies have to care about their horses – they can feed them, walk them or stable them…
Ladies may beautify their pets according to their fantasy, by various accessories, or by their own creation. It is perfect for you, parents, because it does not only save you some money, but also the time-consuming care of real horses. It is a perfect opportunity to let your children fall for sport and animals.
If interested, you can read more about hobby horsing in other articles published by the international widespread newspaper, such as The Guardian, New York Times, or National Post.
