Horse Riding

AI summaryA study by researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus found that horseback riding and equine-related activities can reduce hyperactivity and improve emotional regulation in children with autism and other mental health issues. The study, supported by the U.S. National Institutes of Health and published in the journal Pediatrics, compared children who rode horses, those who interacted with horses without riding, and a control group. Results indicate that while riding yielded the most significant reduction in hyperactivity, all groups involving horses showed improvements in irritability and social skills compared to the waiting list group.

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