How many of us have or ride horses?

[amarantha]

There are a few of us in our dressage group who are also avid cyclists (especially mountain biking). We have a blog that tries to present opinions from the equine point of view ([url]www.feathertouchranch.wordpress.com)./url] I think having a background in cycling also gives us more empathy towards our horses,and a greater appreciation of the need for an athletic frame, both rider and horse.
Can't say which is more fun, though. Asking for, and getting the correct move from my horse is as satisfying as making it through a tough technical section of singletrack on the bike! The biggest difference is the reward I get from interaction and communication with the horses. I do wish people treated their horses more gracefully and it would help if many of them would learn to ride better. At least the bikes don't have feelings (well, maybe sometimes), and I don't cringe when someone abuses their bike...unless it's a bike I covet.