Horseback riding may boost muscle strength and sleep quality, study finds
NCT ID NCT07286864
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether regular outdoor horseback riding can improve leg strength, core stability, balance, sleep, and overall function in healthy adults. Researchers compared 64 people who rode horses outdoors at least once a week for six months with non-riders. They measured muscle strength, balance, movement quality, sleep quality, anxiety, and quality of life to see if riders had better physical and mental health.
What this could mean
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Active substance
outdoor horseback riding
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that regular horseback riding is a fun way to improve physical fitness and sleep quality in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study comparing riders to non-riders, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to people with health conditions.
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Locations
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Istinye University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Istınye Unıversıtesı
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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İstinye University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)