Andreas Glossner/iStock/Thinkstock Figure 10-29. Chariot racing began in the Greek coliseums and continues today as an exciting (and dangerous) type of horse racing called harness racing. The small buggies are called sulkies. Recreational Riding Many of the horses in the United States are kept for recreational riding. The owner may merely desire to use the horse for personal trail riding or other recreational activities like hunting. Many people join riding clubs so they can ride with other horse enthusiasts and share their love of riding and sometimes the expense of transporting their horses to riding venues across the country. Recreational riding is available in many national parks and forests, with both managed and unmanaged trail opportunities. Equine Assisted Therapy Many horse owners use their horses in equine assisted therapy programs. These programs use equine activities to improve the physical, occupational, or psychological health of the riders. Studies have found that equine assisted therapy can be helpful for individuals with conditions like ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, depression, anxiety, developmental delays, and post-traumatic stress disorder, Figure 10-30. Guided Riding Experiences Many people desire the opportunity to ride horses, even those who do not have the desire to own their own horses. Of these individuals, there are many novice horsemen Tom Ervin/Getty Images News/Thinkstock Figure 10-30. Studies have found that there are many benefits to using horses for therapy. This little boy is autistic and suffers from cerebral palsy. How do you think being involved with horses can enrich his life? Chapter 10 Large-Animal Production 547 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.