…rope gate/Jim and Deanna Searles, Competitive Edge, Nov., pg. 52 Western Pleasure Lope-to-hand-gallop transition/Rod Owens, Winning Ways, Feb., pg. 53 Slowing down horse’s jog/Rick Gervasio, Competitive Edge, March, pg. 52…
…lightest Western saddle weighed as little as a typical English leather saddle — the 17-pound Abetta Ultimate Trail Rider. We used our synthetic saddles for eventing, jumping, dressage, hunter/jumper shows,…
…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…
In this series, we’ve almost completed building your Western show wardrobe, but a few details remain. This time, let’s talk about Western boots. ? Hobby Horse Clothing Company Both you…
…to highly elaborate. Modern show saddles are mostly built on an all-around tree suitable for the horses and riders competing in horsemanship, trail, western riding, and pleasure. Show saddles aren’t…
…I know this sounds cliché, but we really are like a family. I know there are some college teams where the English and Western riders don’t get along, but we…
…you compete in is first, and the shape of your face is second. There are certain basic standards judges look for in particular classes. For example in halter, western pleasure…
| Blonde is the trend in the Western pleasure show ring today–and not just on the riders. It’s the most popular color in show saddles, and it takes special care…
