<p>Did anyone take the Horseback Riding Course? It sounds pretty cool but I literally have no idea about how the class will be going on. The coure description is short and vague. I also log onto the department website but got no more information. My Mum is afraid that it is not very "safe", she said that I will probably fall off a lot of times. Is it the case? </p>
<p>Any information will be appreciated!</p>
<p>I ride horses!!! I've been riding/competiting since I was 8, and it is thee funnest thing a person can do. And yeah, people fall off, but not often. Most beginners who ride 1 time/week usually go a year or so before their first fall. When I was little I fell off a lot (haha I had bratty ponies!) but now I only fall off maybe 3 times per year (same with most other advanced riders). My mom's been a professional horseback rider for 30 years and the worst thing that's ever happened to her (from falling off) is a broken hand. </p>
<p>Anyways if you have any interest in horses you should totally do it cuz it's a blast.</p>
<p>However, I have never even heard of the GWU equestrian class so I can't tell you exactly what that entails.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for your insights! I like horses and I am encouraged to try!</p>
<p>Could you tell me from your experience why do you feel it a"blast"? What do you think is the most interesting part of Horseback Riding? Is communicating with a horse a special experience? Thanks :)</p>
<p>If you ended up taking horseback riding, where was the class held and how much were any extra fees? I’ve tried contacting the professor and no one can answer my questions.</p>
<p>Hey has anyone taken Horseback Riding at GW? Is it really $400 and is it worth it? I also heard it’s far away and you have to get there yourself.</p>
<p>If it’s only $400 now, that’s cheap for anything at GW, and that’s very cheap for a horseback riding class. I think the $400 you mention is the lab fee. You’re probably paying tuition on however many hours the class is, too… plus the $400 lab fee.</p>
<p>Is it worth it? Sure, if you’re interested in horses and have money for such things. There are other sports classes, too. Those classes might not be useful or count for your degree’s requirements at all. They’re just classes for fun for most people. They do require effort. They’re not “joke” classes. Horseback riding is dangerous, and the professor is serious about her trade. If you want a casual play class, avoid the Exercise Science classes and find a hobby club or take a few lessons in a sport off-campus. Be sure to look at your curriculum requirements so you don’t take too many EXSC classes that may or may not count for your requirements.</p>
<p>Yes, it’s a bit far. It’s not like you’re riding horses around Foggy Bottom. One semester they had it in MD, and I heard the professor drove them by bus there. Sometimes the EXSC classes like this are on the weekends. If you are interested, want to pay the lab fee, don’t mind a commute, and aren’t looking for a joke class, go for it. </p>
<p>I don’t know many people who regularly take Exercise Science classes like horseback riding. Most people join clubs or intramurals… it’s cheaper and less commitment.</p>