Ronald Reagon, 'There is nothing better for the inside of a man, the the outside of a horse."
Here’s where ol’ Ronnie got it.
“There is nothing so good for the inside of a man as the outside of a horse” (horse-riding adage) "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man” (that is, riding a horse improves a person’s mental or physical health) has often been credited to Winston Churchill (1874-1965), but the saying was popular before he was born. Lord Palmerston (1784-1865) has also been credited with the saying, but documentary evidence is lacking.
Theodore Parker (1810-1860), a minister of the Unitarian church, wrote from the West Indies in April 1859 that his health had improved. The Springfield (MA) Daily Republican added:
“He is able to bathe in the sea and ride horseback, and he says he finds the maxim true that the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.”
Theodore Parker’s letter was reprinted in many American newspapers and helped to popularize the saying, but Parker’s remarks indicated that the saying was already in circulation.
Old, old, expression.
If you take the time it takes, it takes less time. --Pat Parelli
American by birth; Alaskan by choice. --ironbender
They are brothers from a ranch raised family, and their dad, who was a professional polo rider taught them how to play/ride.
One of the brothers went on to be a professional polo rider. He made good money at it too. Had a ticket all over the world.
It was funny working cattle or something around the ranch, Jake would be gone the next day... off on his seasonal tour. Both brothers were top notch cowboys, and partnered on a pretty hardscrabble family ranch.
Here's their dad, from his professional polo days.
There's a polo field just a few miles from where I live. Some seasonal and well-to-do folks started it up about 8 years ago. Spectators are welcome and it's kinda fun to watch. Lots of action, but the playing field is huge and the ball is small, making it hard to keep track of.
If not mistaken, it takes a string of 6 ponies to play at the top levels. Crazy money needed to be competitive. Got to see 2 different A level matches in Argentina years ago. It was amazing and fun. As a side note, Polo Cross is taking off in the States. Only need one horse and 3 players for a team. Poor man's polo but again lots of fun to watch. Nationals were held a few months back at a friends place here in Huntsville. Great place to take the kiddies for an exciting afternoon.
Some mornings, it just does not feel worth it to chew through the straps!~
Ronald Reagon, 'There is nothing better for the inside of a man, the the outside of a horse."
Here’s where ol’ Ronnie got it.
“There is nothing so good for the inside of a man as the outside of a horse” (horse-riding adage) "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man” (that is, riding a horse improves a person’s mental or physical health) has often been credited to Winston Churchill (1874-1965), but the saying was popular before he was born. Lord Palmerston (1784-1865) has also been credited with the saying, but documentary evidence is lacking.
Theodore Parker (1810-1860), a minister of the Unitarian church, wrote from the West Indies in April 1859 that his health had improved. The Springfield (MA) Daily Republican added:
“He is able to bathe in the sea and ride horseback, and he says he finds the maxim true that the outside of a horse is good for the inside of a man.”
Theodore Parker’s letter was reprinted in many American newspapers and helped to popularize the saying, but Parker’s remarks indicated that the saying was already in circulation.
Old, old, expression.
The thing is, Ron probably was there to hear it when it originated.
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