Social and emotional development is a person's ability to understand the feelings of others, control his or her own feelings and behaviors, get along with others, and build relationships.  In order for individuals to develop the basic skills they need such as cooperation, following directions, demonstrating self-control and paying attention, they must have social-emotional skills. By following the lesson content and engaging in activities, riders learn how to develop these skills. 

The physical movement of the muscles in the body is divided into two skill groups including gross motor skills and fine motor skills. Gross motor skills use the larger movements of the arms, legs, feet, or the entire body when performing activities, such as crawling, running, and jumping. Fine motor skills are smaller actions using the hands, wrists, fingers, feet, and toes to perform activities, such as grasping objects. Both types of motor skills usually develop together, since coordination of these skills is required for many activities. Through fun games and activities, riders are given the opportunity to strengthen these muscles.