Many people unfamiliar with Western riding disciplines wonder why the horses carry their heads so low all of the time. Western horses do often carry their heads much lower compared to horses in English disciplines. There are several factors involved in this. 6 Reasons Western Pleasure Horses Have their Heads so Low Conformation A major …
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New riders often wonder about the difference between English vs. Western riding 🐎. The difference between these two styles of horseback riding can be summarized in three ways: English Term Western Equivalent Bridle Headstall Girth Cinch Canter Lope Trot Jog Schooling Training Standing Martingale Tie down chestnut (brown horse color) sorrel A Limited View Western …
Learning to ride a horse at a canter is a major milestone for beginner riders as they advance in their riding education. For many, a horse’s canter can be a hard gait to ride. There’s a lurching transition, an increase in speed, and (for some horses more than others) a canter can feel more like …