Search Results for: western equitation

Saddle Facts

By   |  November 6, 2009

Whether you ride English or Western, the saddle is designed for comfort and security. However, Western and English saddles, while both offering these same functions, look very different from one…

Activities in English and Western Riding

By   |  November 6, 2009

…there’s more to western riding than throwing a leg over the horse and hitting the trail. For example, western riders can participate in western pleasure, barrel racing, roping and cutting,…

Seven Great Horse and Rider Makeovers

By Equisearch  |  October 17, 2007

…school after they’ve been on horseback a couple days a week. There’s nothing like seeing a kid learn to ride for the first time,” said Ken. The Analysis Western product…

What an Equitation Round Should Have

By Equisearch  |  March 28, 2002

Missy coached Julie Welles (above) to win multiple junior equitation finals; now a professional and Missy’s assistant, Julie is making her mark in the open jumper and grand prix divisions….

English Versus Western Riding – Which is Easier?

By   |  January 17, 2003

…riding in an english saddle and giving “english” aids, will have no trouble converting to western, if they should decide that they’d like to participate in the western equestrian sports….

Conformation Clinic: Western Pleasure Prospects

By Equisearch  |  February 17, 2006

…and deviations become more apparent–making it even more necessary to begin with great conformation. In evaluating these three horses I’m looking at their suitability as Western pleasure horses. Click “Next”…

Western Hats – Shape Matters

By Equisearch  |  April 21, 2009

…doesn’t have to be synonymous with boring. It’s OK to have little flash in Western pleasure, Western riding, or trail classes. (We’ve recently seen sparkle and bling on hatbands and…