Western Horse Trail
How difficult it is for a horse to make the transition from English to Western riding?
I plan to rapidly adopt a horse Race retired as rides English perfectly. I, however, have never ridden in English and I am only a beginner in riding Western. How it will be difficult to teach my horse to the West? Would it be easier for me to learn English? I intend just to have her for pleasure riding / Trail Riding. Thank you very much! Wow! Thank you to everyone who answered my question with details and your interest! It's really appreciated! She is a TB and she is like most, wanted a litte bit high. But of all the horses to the rescue (I am a volunteer for months) I fell in love with her. What can you do?!? But for all that she could learn to be a handeful I a coach ready to go when I adopt it! Thank you again!
If you only plan on Trail Riding then you can put a western saddle to board and always use whatever little English your horse is accustomed. it should not really be a problem, other than your horse may be a little more faster than your usual, but you can work on slowing your horse down. If you want to teach your horse neck reining, jogging and then lopeing it will take some time and hard work. I think it is easier to make a horse from the West go head hunting then teach a hunter headquarters in the West. I think learning to drive properly the West is about the same difficulty learning to ride properly English. There are different things in each that are hard, but overall one isn't stronger than the other. Riding for fun in a western saddle is easier than English simply because you no longer have to cling to. You should consider your goals for you and your new horse and go from there. If you want to show or work while showing he is prob. a good idea for you to get English as tuberculosis are better suited. If you're riding for fun, then do what you feel most comfortable if you feel safer or more comfortable in the western saddle then stick with it. Try to take a couple of English lessons and see how you like it.
EPHC Western Trail 2009
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 New 16 Premium Natural Barrel Racing Trail Western Horse Leather Saddle Tack Set US $365.00 |
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CASHEL SHOW EQUITATION WESTERN SADDLE STIRRUPS TURNER TRAIL HORSE TACK [Misc.] Sale Price: $23.95  |
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CASHEL WESTERN SADDLE STIRRUP TURNER EZ KNEES NEVER LET SORE KNEES KEEP YOU FROM ENJOYING YOUR HORSE AGAIN. . Stop the fender fight and relieve unnecessary pain in your knees and hips while you ride E-Z knees change the position of your stirrups to sit perpendicular to saddle. |
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Black Trail Saddle Cantle Bag HORSE WESTERN BAGS Sale Price: $11.99 |
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Black Trail Saddle Cantle Bag for trail riding This Weaver cantle bag is perfect for trail riding. The bag is the perfect size, measuring 3 3/4 x 15 1/2 x 6 inch deep. |
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16" Western Style Horse Saddle Trail Riding Equestrian Saddle (Leather with Caramel Suede Seat Design) Sale Price: $319.99 |
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What we have here is a smooth riding-saddle with tons of old-time western allure. This classic New Mexican-style saddle has three colors of leather. It features Creamy Natural, Embossed Burgundy and Black... |
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Cashel Western Tush Cushion List Price: $34.95 Sale Price: $23.99 |
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The careful engineering of the Cashel Tush Cushion puts relief only where you need it, allowing you to ride comfortably for hours. Your Tush Cusion is made with the same popular closed-cell foam as the Cashel Cushion saddle pads, which will not collapse the way open-cell foam does... |
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16" Western Style Horse Saddle Trail Riding Equestrian Saddle (Texas Cornflower Burgundy Design) Sale Price: $299.99 |
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Beautifully crafted, lovingly-detailed saddle with style galore. This newly-designed ergonomic western saddle is ready for riding or the show with this lovely chocolate-colored saddle. Provides a rich, smooth and comfortable ride... |
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16" Horse Saddle Western Riding Show Trail Horse Equestrian Saddle (Dark Brown Leather) Sale Price: $299.99 |
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Beautifully crafted, lovingly-detailed saddle with a very stylish allure. This newly-designed ergonomic western saddle is ready for riding or the show with this lovely chocolate-colored heat-embossed saddle... |
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CASHEL HORSE SADDLE STIRRUP TURNER TRAIL TACK Sale Price: $23.95 |
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CASHEL WESTERN SADDLE STIRRUP TURNER EZ KNEES Stop the fender fight and relieve unnecessary pain in your knees and hips while you ride . E-Z knees change the position of your stirrups to sit perpendicular to your horse ... |