Horseback riding........sport, right?

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okay so horseback riding IS a sport, right?
there is this retarded boy from my school who keeps saying that it isn't. he WOULD think that, wouldn't he? he plays all sports. but he doesn't horseback ride. can you please write something that will help me convince him that it IS a sport without pissing him off?
oh and his name is David just in case you wondered. lol

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P.S. I'd either email it, text it, or send him a message on facebook saying whatever you say[best answer i mean]
 
Yes horseback riding is a sport, but why is it so important for you to prove that to him. mean they have various aspects of horseback riding on ESPN sport channel. Horse racing is called the "sport of kings"! My high school had an equestrian team and it was considered just as valid as any other high school sport and had state finals and all that. It obviously is a sport, but not one David respects. I can understand you being offended by this since it is a sport of interest for you and being disrespected always sucks. I really doubt saying something on facebook is going to change david's opinion though. Just face it.....you can not control his opinion and trying is a waste of time and energy.
 
has he ever ridden a horse? i don't mean a little trained trail pony that just follows all the others. (not that, that isn't fun) to actually ride you need strength, balance and quick reflexes. i don't think they would put riding (dressage... and possibly reining) in the Olympics if it was not a sport that required skill.
 
The definition of a sport is an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature. Horseback riding requires amazing skill, balance, and strength. Yeah, basically anyone can ride a horse, but to ride one correctly is an entirley different story.
 
Sport: diversion; recreation; pleasant pastime / an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.


Horseback Riding: the sport of siting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements using balance and strength.

Answer these. Is horseback riding competitive? YES
Does it involve strength? YES
Does it involve balance? YES
Does it involve skill? YES
Yes, horseback riding is a sport. If he doesn't believe that, show him this answer. He probably hasn't ridden a horse.
 
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