does anyone ride western?

horses93 · New member Joined: 04 Apr 2004 Posts: 14

does anyone ride western? Question

i did ride english
rodeo Bettsy Nun was in the barrel finals

lanena322 · Posted: Sun Apr 04, 2004 8:31 pm Post subject: I do!

Hi, I ride western. I have a Cremello Paso Fino stallion and a Grey Arab Cross stally and I ride western for both. I personally think it is more comfortable for those long rides.

But I ocassionaly trade in the western saddle for an english one when I am riding my Arab since his gait isnt as smooth as my pasos so it helps with my balance and posture

Samsintentions · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 4241 Location: Texas

I ride western, rodeo and proffessionally train !!! I also work with a wonderful org. Lone Star Equine Rescue! www.lser.org

But I'm experianced in both english, western..... I like them equally!!!

Horse_Lover · New member Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 9

I ride western and English! Cool

arab lover 4 ever!!! · Posted: Tue May 11, 2004 1:35 am Post subject:

i ride western!!!io love western ridding i never ride english!!

Samsintentions · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 4241 Location: Texas

I rodeo.

I train both western and English, as well as driving.

Western is more relaxed than English. But I reccommend that everyone learn the basics of English before western. Teaches you balance, stamina, and corect seating.

Also boosts your confidence!

CockatielCrazy87 · Member Joined: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 193

I ride Western I just love it so much better then English. Western is just so fun and relaxed for both me and the horse.

horse_child · Member Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Posts: 433

i ride, wester, english, bareback. anything. english is way better to learn in but i enjoy them both equally.

Sara · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 4:12 pm Post subject:

I ride both and agree that English is better to start with to get the proper balance and seat and LEG placement and USE for the horses... It's amazing how much more people use their legs when they start English and then go Western... Same with starting horses... I think starting a horse to supple it etc...in Dressage etc...is good to get the muscles all working together and to create a balanced horse etc...

ya_gotta_luv_em · Member Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 52

i ride both english & western on the same horse. Western is great when ur trail riding, or doing western stuff like barrel racing of chasing cows, or even if ur just mucking around in tha paddock. But i ride english when im jumping or doing flatwork/training.

KellyMichBarrelRacer · Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2004 3:13 am Post subject:

i love ridin western barrels reinin or pleasure,but i love ridin hunt seat too and jumpin, Your the best

i would love to have a good arab to do english(saddleseat,thats tecnially what english is Rolling Eyes

i tend to be tecnical with that sort of thing) with i think they are so beautiful,ive ridin them in every thing else but never had any tack now i have tack i just need an arab.

Sara · Posted: Sat Dec 11, 2004 2:51 pm Post subject:

I ride both but love English the most...