Gallop gal- Ayesha holds onto her horses

Ayesha Kapur, the little Michelle McNally from Black, has been riding horses since she was two. She is also an equestrian champion winning a number of dressage events.

Ayesha Kapur, the little Michelle McNally from Black, has been riding horses since she was two. She is also an equestrian champion winning a number of dressage events. Ayesha, who lives in on a ranch in Pondicherry rides horses five times a week. Her sport is also her biggest hobby. She tells CS four reasons why she loves riding:

Horsing around
I love riding because I love my horses. They are like my friends, I take care of them and they take care of me. Estigon and Adora are my darlings. They are a mirror to my mood. If I am grumpy or frustrated, they know exactly how I am feeling. Whenever I am with my horses, I forget all my worries and am able to relax.

Lessons learnt
Riding has taught me that if I keep my calm, I can accomplish a lot more. Riding teaches me responsibility and discipline. Owning a horse is not like owning a tennis racket. You will have to make sure that your horse is fed and exercised. So, since I am dealing with an animal as intellegent as a horse, I can't afford to get distracted while I am riding. The moment my thoughts start strayingu00a0 to my friends or school, my horse immediately senses it and I may just end up on the floor spitting out sand. And that is no fun!