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Young Rider Program

Ages 3 and up

Our Different Riding disciplines

English Disciplines

English riding is a great style of riding including a lighter and smaller saddle known as the English Saddle. It serves to help the rider with dressage and jumping movements, keeping the rider’s body closer to the horse. When it comes to riding styles, in English riding, the reins are held with both hands, giving more control of the horse at the bit. 

Western Disciplines

Western riding is also a fabulous style of riding including a Western Saddle which is larger in size and spreads the rider's weight over a large surface area of the horse making it slightly more comfortable for longer rides. The saddle also includes a "horn" at the front which traditionally would be used to wrap the rider’s rope when cattle driving. When it comes to riding styles, the main difference is that in Western riding, you will hold the reins loosely in one hand, leaving the other hand free at your side or ready to rope in the cattle!

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