horse riding is an ancient art intertwined with the history of humanity - horses were first used by people to cross great distances, provide physical strength for arduous work and charge into the midst of important battles - their importance in history is undeniable.

with the passing of time the relevance of these powerful animals to industry and warfare diminished, but the connection to humanity remained - the advent of steam, internal combustion engines and many other inventions pushed them to other roles.

sporting and leisure activities, for example, remain a very important part of modern society's relationship with horses, as much as horses' roles in a variety of functions in both industrialized and rural communities.