{"id":872,"date":"2019-02-19T20:22:27","date_gmt":"2019-02-19T20:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/?p=872"},"modified":"2019-02-26T03:11:08","modified_gmt":"2019-02-26T03:11:08","slug":"horse-riding-vs-car-driving-convenient-living-countryside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.horseproperties.net\/blog\/horse-riding-vs-car-driving-convenient-living-countryside\/","title":{"rendered":"Horse Riding Vs. Car Driving: Convenient Living in the Countryside"},"content":{"rendered":"

Horse riding vs Car driving living in the countryside is one of the hottest topics of the modern era. Here, we\u2019ve gathered some helpful factors which should show you why riding your horse is better and efficient for traveling as compared to driving a car.<\/em><\/p>\n

By now, you may have watched the classic Wild West American movies where horses are often the primary means of transport. So, what happened to them? Are cars a better option for their speed and convenience? These are some of the questions that we will attempt to answer in this detailed piece.<\/p>\n

Now, there\u2019s no arguing that the elite men and women of society are trying to brainwash the population with new tech devices. Yes! In fact, any average person today will tell you that reading information on a computer is better than merely taking out a book in almost all aspects.<\/p>\n

While this may be true, innovations in technology are not always beneficial to society. Of course, you may have heard that the horse is slower than the car, but this is only \u2018one side of the coin. Here, we are going to flip it and show you the advantages of horse riding as compared to driving a car especially if you\u2019re living in the countryside!<\/p>\n

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    Horse Riding Does Not Cause Any Traffic Jams<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In our home state, traffic jams are mainly caused by the overcrowding of cars. This leads to waste of time, causes stress, environmental pollution among other awful things. On top of that, authorities have to incur additional costs on constructing fly-overs, traffic lights as well as underpasses.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re riding a horse, causing a traffic jam is almost laughable. After all, horses only take up little space when compared to cars. Furthermore, horses don\u2019t need to be controlled by traffic lights as they stop faster and move slower than cars.<\/p>\n

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      Horses Cause Little to No Pollution<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Let\u2019s face it; the greatest challenge facing our Ozone layer is the emissions coming from the engines of cars. This also causes problems like respiratory diseases, asthma, cancer, and heart diseases. It also reduces and damages all chances of crop production.<\/p>\n

      On the other hand, horse riding neither emits carbon monoxide nor lead toxins, two components known to harm all living creatures. Some may argue that the horse pollutes the environment by producing manure. However, manure can be said to be a pollutant if it falls on a hard surface with no soil.<\/p>\n

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        A Horse Works Better On Rocky Surfaces<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Even if you have the fastest car, you cannot drive it on any rocky surface. In the countryside where most of the land is full of rock, car driving wouldn\u2019t be a wise decision. It often leads to additional costs of constructing roads and other crucial infrastructure to make the place convenient for cars.<\/p>\n

        On the other hand, horse riding does not require additional infrastructure like public roads. It can run effectively on rocky surfaces and open ground. Lastly, unlike cars, horses can pass and jump through any obstruction (stones and fallen trees) it finds on its path.<\/p>\n

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          Cars Are Prone to Accidents<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          We love using cars because of their ability to move at breathtaking speeds. Sadly, while this may appear quite thrilling, it comes with a lot of risks. Let\u2019s look at this keenly. First, cases of pedestrian accidents are quite rare and if they\u2019re there probably those of minor injuries or bruises.<\/p>\n

          Second, a horse riding accident will only cause one or two broken bones, and your horse will not suffer from collision. Unfortunately, you\u2019re more likely to die in a crash where fast-speed cars collide with each other. Yes, there those who miraculously recover, sadly, their cars are rendered useless and cast aside as scrap metal.<\/p>\n

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            Horses Are Known to Share a Close Bond with Man<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            The modern era has seen man delegate almost everything that was previously done by animals to machines. Why? Well, speed and convenience are the only two reasons we could think of. Such is the same when it comes to our horse versus the car situation.<\/p>\n

            While efficiency is good, it should not be your only consideration. Remember that as humans, we are social beings who need to talk and express our feelings with other living things. That\u2019s why keeping horses for travel also earns them the role of being your trusted companion.<\/p>\n

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              A Horse Can Give Birth to New Offspring!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              While technology has transformed many things, this is maybe the only area where it has no \u2018power\u2019 over. You may buy an expensive, fast and glamorous car, but when it breaks down, you\u2019ll have to spend your well-earned cash just to get another one. Now, if we were to go by the current state of inflation, and rising prices of oil, as well as gas, buying a new car, wouldn\u2019t be the most financially \u2018sane\u2019 choice.<\/p>\n

              With horses, you have breeds which can mate and give birth to new species which is quite economical. Besides, because horses consume grass or hay which grows naturally, raising another offspring will only cost you a fair amount of money!<\/p>\n

              Conclusion<\/strong><\/h4>\n

              Keep these advantages of horse riding in mind if you\u2019re staying in the countryside or planning to take a trip to these hilly and rocky regions. We are not discouraging you from driving a car or owning one of the latest brands in the industry. No! Instead, our aim is to show you why riding a horse will get you from point A to B safely, conveniently, and effectively.<\/p>\n

              So, are you thinking of some keeping horses in your ranch? Which breeds do you have in mind?<\/p>\n

              About the Author:<\/strong><\/p>\n

              Scott Pine is a journalist, creative writer, and traveler. He lives in Dallas with his wife and two little sons. Scott also works on his own project <\/span>autoexpertguides.com<\/span><\/a><\/u>.<\/span> Follow him on <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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