Horse riding gains new ground in Thiruvananthapuram
The Hindu
Two equestrian coaching schools in the city have spurred an interest in horse riding with students as young as five taking the reins
Medical practitioner Mumthas A took her 11-year-old son Syed A to learn horse riding at Insaf Horse Riding School & Equestrian Club at Thiruvallam, near Thiruvananthapuram. Within a week’s time, Mumthas found herself learning to walk a horse and to be in the saddle.
“I was terrified of horses. I have not overcome that completely. Nevertheless, riding is an exercise I look forward to after a long day of work. Seeing my son bonding with the horse, I was encouraged to try riding it. That is how I found myself holding the reins of Rani,” says the 41-year-old.
Motivated by Mumthas, her friend and gym partner Priya Balakrishnan joined the class. Priya says Anwar Hussain, lawyer and owner of Insaf training school, has instilled in her the confidence to handle her horse though it is early days for her.