Jan 19, 2023 · I am new to western riding and im trying to get my leg cues/position down. I know that position 1 is shoulders, 2 is ribcage, and 3 is hind quarters. Ive watched a ton of videos on …

May 5, 2009 · I had a variety of different events riders (Barrel racers, Western Pleasure, Cutting, and so on), and the topic of turning into/away from leg pressure came up. What made it real …

Nov 23, 2010 · A Western horse will neck rein - ie respond to the feel of the reins lying on its neck and it will respond to respond to voice commands just like any other horse. Any English horse …

Aug 30, 2014 · HorseCity.com - Riding arena size for Western disciplines? As for fencing...if you have a horse who is respectful of barriers, a low fence like seen outlining a dressage arena …

Feb 18, 2013 · Shoulder / hip / heel alignment is meant for dressage and western pleasure, both of which mean highly trained horses riding in an arena and covering the ground slowly, with …

Aug 8, 2013 · Although a forward seat is associated with English riding, I think the principles are useful to a western rider as well. Two point and half-seat are easy ways of freeing up the …

Jul 5, 2013 · It's much more just sitting straight up from your seatbones, legs loose and more allowing the hrose to carry his head where it works for him. Both the fundamental style of …

Apr 2, 2021 · Riding Western, my understanding is that you use your outside leg to turn your horse to the inside. Your contact with your reins is so minimal that moving your outside rein …

Apr 2, 2016 · I always wore cowboy boots riding western as a kid. Or sandals, or sneakers, or nothing at all, because when I was a kid I did dumb stuff. But, even w/out shoes, I do not …

Dec 1, 2020 · I know in some states a good portion is Western, just like some are mostly a English riding. Some have a nice mix of disciplines, too. I was wondering what is more popular …