Posted by Daniel Webb at Jul 15th, 2011 in Horses
Some people use the Western saddle when riding, some use the English style saddles. It depends on whether they are riding for pleasure or they are in some kind of competition. Some people just have a favorite type of Equestrian saddle. Many will use both at different times with different horses.
English saddles are quite small in comparison to a Western saddle and not nearly as ornate, most times. The English style is functional, being barely there, it seems. It is just a way to stay on the horses back and there is not need for all the trappings of a western style saddle. Even among the smaller saddles, there are distinct differences and uses for each kind. Jumping and dressage take very opposite looking and feeling saddles.
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Posted by Shirley Carter at Dec 5th, 2010 in Horses
Many people enjoy riding their horses bareback, but most also own a saddle for rides where they need more control or comfort. And everyone who owns a saddle, at some point had to shop for that saddle. Picking equestrian saddles is not the easiest task in the world, and there are a few things to think about beforehand.
The two major disciplines of riding are English and Western. The big saddles with pommels that cowboys ride are Western saddles, and they were actually invented to keep those cowboys comfortable back when they would ride for days at a time. English saddles are the smaller kind seen on horses in jumping or dressage competitions.
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Posted by Sharon Mackay at Jun 29th, 2009 in Horses
by Sharon Mackay
Equestrian trail riding is a specialty recreational activity that connects the horse and the rider. Horses on trails must be able to endure long travel distances. Also, horses must exhibit a calm and obedient demeanor, such that they are not startled by wildlife. Trail riding with your horse takes a lot of hard work and conditioning. The trail can be a hard place both physically and mentally for you and your horse. It’s important to note that you should expect at least a month of conditioning with your horse before hitting the trail. However, there are some breeds that take only a few weeks of preparation.
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Posted by Sharon Mackay at Jun 27th, 2009 in Horses
by Sharon Mackay
A horse that’s good for trail riding is one that is trained to travel long distances, calm and obedient, and does not startle at streams, animals, or obstacles such as branches. A good trail riding horse has had adequate work and conditioning in order to handle trail rides physically and mentally. With some horses, it can take months, but some breeds do well as trail horses with only a few weeks of preparation.
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Posted by Lisa Blackstone at Apr 18th, 2009 in Horses
by Lisa Blackstone
Equestrian saddle, also known as horse riding saddle, is a seat used by a rider on the back of the horse. This seat is typically made of leather. It comes in many different types such as English saddles, Western saddles, Military saddles, Asian saddles and many others. In this article, I will be discussing about the Western saddles.
A Western saddle is a kind of equestrian saddle which refers to the one that is used on horses on working cattle ranches. Also known as a cowboy saddle, it is designed for security and comfort. This saddle is popular throughout the United States, particularly in the west. Western saddles are also used in different western riding activities today.
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