Horse riding could help internet addicts

The internet is truly a wonderful thing isn't it? Just imagine, if this technology did not exist, you would be unable to view this blog. In fact, none of these articles would ever get written!

However, it has been suggested that many children in South Korea could be using the internet excessively, with an estimated 680,000 kids between the ages of 10 and 19 "addicted" to the net.

In order to help these individuals deal with their web obsession, some are receiving an unusual form of therapy – horse riding.

According to Sky News, one patient, who previously used computers for seven hours each day, managed to get over her addiction by turning her attention to horses. After thinking about how to improve her riding technique and caring for these animals, she apparently lost interest in the internet.

Although I am no medical expert, it appears individuals may be able to get over their web addictions by forming emotional attachments with the real world – in this case, equestrianism.

The Korean Riding Association is hoping to open up 30 more "therapy centres" by 2022 in order to help patients deal with their various obsessions. Personally, I wish the group all the best.

Now that you have finished reading this blog, perhaps you should take a break from computers. Why not don your equestrian clothing and go for a ride instead?

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