HORSEBACK RIDING IN THE WONDERFUL CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO.
The city of Rio de Janeiro truly deserves the title “Marvelous City” due to its natural beauty, tourist attractions, hospitality and lifestyle of the citizans, the climate, gastronomy, and the culture of this incredible metropolis. When visiting the city of Rio de Janeiro, the tourists want to visit the statue of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, the beaches of Ipanema and Copacabana, the charming neighborhood of Lapa, Santa Teresa, as well as the nightlife of our city. Rio de Janeiro is so fantastic that in the same metropolis visitors can enjoy the beaches, the vast shopping opportunities of one of the most famous cities in the world, the forests and waterfalls and if it wasn’t enough to highlight our city in the international market, tourists can also enjoy horseback riding tours and that is what we will develop in this text.
At this moment, it is important to emphasize that horseback riding is not just a leisure activity in fact this activity provides numerous benefits, such as:
Enjoying a greater contact with nature.
The contact with horses helps to reduce levels of anxiety and even stress, promoting a sense of calm, tranquility, and well-being.
Horseback riding can be done in a group só it represents an incredible opportunity to meet people and expand the network of relationships. Today we can see groups of women organizing female horseback riding in order to promote the activity and foster new friendships.
Social skills: Riding in a group or participating in equestrian competitions can help develop social skills such as teamwork, communication, and mutual respect.
Health improvement: Horseback riding should be considered an exercise that works on the muscles of the legs, back, and abdomen, contributing to their toning, as well as improving posture, balance, and coordination.
Horseback riding is a fantastic activity to be offered to people with disabilities, a group of people that has been increasing in the last two decades (e.g. Cerebral palsy, autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – ADHD, multiple sclerosis, Asperger’s Syndrome and children with intellectual disabilities). Hippotherapy (Therapy based on horse movement used by a physiotherapist and team for rehabilitation treatment) and equine therapy (horse-assisted therapy as an interdisciplinary therapeutic method in the areas of health, riding, and education for the biopsychosocial development of people with disabilities), also known as equine-assisted therapies, are capable of generating various benefits, in addition to those already mentioned in the previous paragraph such as:
Improve concentration.
Enhance communication skills.
Refine motor skills.
Boost social interaction.
It is essential: To consult a doctor for the authorization to start equine therapy or hippotherapy activities, to have the support of trained professionals to develop this activity, and animals trained to deal with this select group of people.
Horseback riding is a great family leisure option and can be forever etched in people’s memories as one of the most rewarding experiences done with parents, therefore strengthening family bonds and allows the family to interact with horses and enhance the feeling of respect and empathy towards animals and environmental awareness within the entire family.
Horseback riding is an activity that has been continuously standing out in the tourism scene, due to its potential to allow tourists to experience an authentic moment, generate a unique interaction with the horse, provide greater contact with nature, and learn about other cultures, traditions, and lifestyles. Horseback riding has reached such an important level in Brazil that it has become a “tourist product”, just like the Barretos Rodeo Festival, the largest rodeo festival in Latin America held in the city of Barretos, during two weeks in August, in the countryside of São Paulo, attracting the interest of thousands of people from various cities in Brazil and the world, in order to watch rodeo competitions (riding horses and bulls, barrel racing and pole bending) and performances of famous artists, enjoy the attractions, taste the gastronomic diversity and visit the exhibitions.
If you live in the city of Rio de Janeiro and do not have availability to participate in horseback riding events, our team suggests horseback riding in Penedo as an alternative for the weekend without having to travel to other states. Now, if you cannot even leave the city of Rio de Janeiro, my suggestion is Vargem Grande for two main reasons: Ease access and the beauty of the place.
The Xperiencer Tour Brazil, aware of the benefits of horseback riding and believing that this activity can be considered a form of adventure tourism, offers an unforgettable experience. That is: Riding a horse and learning the basic commands to lead the animal in a charming ranch, horseback riding through one of the most beautiful regions of the city of Rio de Janeiro led by an experienced rider, enjoying the itinerary to record this moment in video and professional photos, enjoying a wonderful swim in a crystal clear stream, and to finish tasting an extraordinary lunch of typical Brazilian food. How about a horseback ride in Rio de Janeiro?
Another proposal offered by Xperiencer Tour Brazil is a horseback ride on a full moon night, crossing a stretch of forest and a stretch of beach, ending up at a kiosk on Barra da Tijuca Beach with live music.
Regardless of your choice for a daytime or full moon ride, our team offers open horseback riding, meaning you can join a pre-organized group for the horseback ride or we can arrange a ride just for you and your friends and family (private group).
How about gifting a loved one or capturing an important moment in your life with a photoshoot on one of the most beautiful beaches in Rio de Janeiro on horseback, just after the sunrise? This will be an experience that will surely be forever etched in the memory of all people involved in this epic moment.
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