Well, this is one way to get a workout…

Want to reap the benefits of horse-riding, but without leaving the house? This slightly bizarre infomercial shows you how.

23/07/12 9,401 Views 11 Comments

HORSE-RIDING IS said to be good for your health – it’s a workout for your core muscles, boosts energy and can burn calories.

So a device harnessing the technique of horse-riding and enabling you to benefit from it without leaving the house (or mucking out a stable) is bound to be a good idea, right?

It is indeed, until you take a look at this Korean infomercial for a ‘mechanical equestrian system’:

(Mummra1976/Youtube)

Oh.

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Well, this is one way to get a workout…

Want to reap the benefits of horse-riding, but without leaving the house? This slightly bizarre infomercial shows you how.