Western Style Riding
Try something new?
We are wanting to learn to ride western (yes we have watched way too many cowboy films)Â Feel free to join us on this journey of childhood dreams and new adventures.
Western Disciplines
Western Pleasure Riding
The basics of Western
This is where we will start our journey. Different saddle, different bridle, different way of sitting. I am sure the horses will learn it faster than we do!
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Trial Riding
Essential Skills
Much like the Horse Agility or Le Trec the horse has to navigate a series of obstacles, bridges, gates and backing up are just a few.
Barrel Racing
Rodeo
I cannot wait to try this with Pandora! Three barrels, have to be ridden in a cloverleaf pattern the fastest horse wins.
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Started in Texas in 1931 it was originally an all women event!
Roping
Cattle Skill
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Not done with cattle so much in the UK but a skill that the Cowboys needed in the US when ranch work was all about horse and rider. Would love to learn to lassoo!
Cutting
Cattle Skill
Another example of keeping the old Cowboy skills alive. Seperate a marked cow from the herd. Many riders have said that the horse soon learns what to do and they do it themslves!
There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of mankind.