I took horseback riding lessons as a teenager. The last time I rode was probably 15 years ago on a trail ride with my son. I’ld love to go again. I love it.
Reading this thread made me remember that we do own a horse. My wife handles that. I had forgotten. Haven’t seen it in 5 years. It’s trained for 1 meter jumping in horse shows, she was renting it out. I wouldn’t advise getting one. Nothing but a money pit.