Horse riding has become a favorite sport among the children in India. And in Kolkata, youngsters participated in a horse show where they showed their riding skills.
At a horse show in Kolkata, India, children participated in vigorous training sessions.
[Yagnesh Bagodia, Horse Rider]: (English)
"There are many other sports but I chose this sport, as it is extraordinary from the others, because in this sport you have to control a living being and in others you just kick, catch and throw.”
Experts consider horse riding to be a very athletic sport.
[Lt. Col. H. R. Sunil, Secretary, National Equestrian Championship]: (English)
"This sport not only builds up the child physically, but also teaches the child to be mentally more alert to his surroundings as well as have compassion towards animals."
The horse show received a tremendous response from children this year.
But one disadvantage of horse riding is that it is an expensive sport.
In a country where cricket is the most dominant sport, the younger generation’s preference for horse riding seems to be a welcome change.
