depends on where your talking about city areas and downtown newyork or washington D.C not so much but out in the country where i live in Missouri it is a daily activity that i enjoy :] hope i helped
horse riding
Recreational riding, including trail riding and pleasure riding, is the most popular type of horseback riding in the US. It appeals to a wide range of riders and allows individuals to enjoy the outdoors while interacting with horses. Additionally, disciplines such as dressage, show jumping, and western pleasure are also popular among equestrians.
It depends on your area and what breed of horse you are riding.
Yes, there are four Riding Simulators in the US. Go to (see link) for more information.
Horses are not for everyone. But for us that love them and have made them our advocation there is nothing better than spending time with a horse. The thrill of riding is hard to explain, it must be experienced first hand to understand. But for these magnificent animals we sacrafice much so we are able to own a horse.
Western horse riding isn't an olympic sport for the same reason that caber tossing isn't. Most Western horse riding occurs in the US and caber toss is a Scottish phenomenon. Both are sports which require strength and skill, but occur mostly regionally. Western riding is in the Olympics-Reining is a part of the Olympics, but it isn't as popular as the English events. It is just as fun though.
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The Quarter horse
Horse breeding in the US is quite popular. Horse breeding can be a hobby or a profession to some people. The US horse industry is a $100 billion dollar industry and a good majority of that money comes from breeding.
Lacrosse, football, soccer, basket ball, swimming, horse riding,
Western. Western is easier, though I prefer English :)
Each riding discipline is equally popular.