Many people who are new to horseback riding wonder about the differences between English and Western riding. Equitrekking‘s Great American Ranches TV special explored the Western style of riding, which…
…Cooper Horsemanship is a class that is where you RIDE the horse. Showmanship is where you LEAD the horse only. Gail: I read an article on halter showmanship and it…
…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….
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…
…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”…
In the July ’09 issue of Horse & Rider magazine, you got to experience what it’s like to ride a Western pleasure superstar like Show Diva, under world-champion pro and…
…Beginner Western Horsemanship, and Ashley Wolf was victorious in the Intermediate Western Horsemanship. Madison Hallas was the top placer in the Novice Western Horsemanship ,and Ashley Drown was first in…
Lugging a 40-pound Western saddle anywhere can be a major investment in muscle power. Not only is a Western saddle heavy, the high dollars some showmen spend on their custom…
…differences between English and Western riding, download a FREE guide?English Riding versus Western Riding: An Overview of English and Western Riding Sports and Saddles. As far as riding, the main…
The Western saddle was designed for cowboys who spent long days riding the range, driving and working cattle. Leather Western saddles are much heavier than English saddles but the weight…
