When many people approach a horse, they immediately feel wary of their surroundings. These people tense up and become terrified because of the size of the horse, their appearance, or simply because they have heard of people being injured by horses. Many people are intimidated by how big some horses can be and don't want to be around them. Horses are thought to be just dangerous animals, but they have helped humans in many ways. For example, they helped with agricultural work that humans could not do themselves, and for many years they were a means of human transportation. The things that horses have done for humans have helped in many ways, but horses have many other purposes that can help people. While many people agree that horses can be dangerous animals, it has been proven that owning and riding horses can have many positive benefits. The first reason why riding horses is beneficial is that it can help build body strength. Horseback riding may seem less like work and more like play, but it has been proven that horseback riding can actually help build strength in the human body. An ancient Greek once said, “The outside of a horse is best for the inside of a man.” This quote is actually true because of the many beneficial things horseback riding has to offer. By riding an animal with a mind of its own, you get a full-body workout that works muscles that hardly existed before the mount. People have realized that horseback riding can benefit the body and mind. Based on evidence, some of the physical benefits that come from riding horses include increased muscle strength and agility (Bliss). Leg strength can be built easily by riding horses. But being able to perform simple... middle of paper... one gets the feeling that a horse is a dangerous animal, they actually don't realize that they can be useful to humans. There are many positive benefits that come with it. it can come with horses, but most people don't realize how useful it can really be. Horses are believed to be dangerous animals and people refuse to go near them. If people took the time to understand how much they have and how much they can help humans, perhaps they would feel differently about them. If people weren't so scared of horses, they could strengthen their bodies, become more flexible, gain balance, and even make a new best friend. Horses are also great for therapy and can change the way people live their daily lives. Without them society would not be what it is today. Even though many people think they are dangerous, they have many beneficial aspects that can help everyone.