English or Western?

@anna728 (1499)
United States
July 23, 2009 1:41am CST
Which style did you learn, or do you prefer?
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3 responses
• United States
27 Jul 09
I started out English, dressage and huntseat to be more specific. I have tried Western before but for some reason find it rather uncomfortable. I like the way an English saddle is small and I feel closer or more in tune to the horse's body. I even prefer the way you use your reigns in English over Western. In dressage especially, you use the reigns a lot less than in Western, which I think is nicer on the horse's mouth. Also the horse's speed is much faster in English than in Western - a trot instead of jog, and canter instead of lope. Some people like the slower, easier gates, but I rather move along and not have the horse drag his feet.
@anna728 (1499)
• United States
1 Aug 09
I learned Western as a little girl and I like it then because I felt more secure having something sturdy to hold on to. But as I got older and more comfortable I also learned English and I think I pretty much prefer that now.
@defcon505 (919)
• United States
23 Jul 09
Even though I don't understand the question I'd say Western.
@anna728 (1499)
• United States
1 Aug 09
They are different riding styles, like the saddles are different and stuff.
@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
24 Jul 09
I learned English, the hunt seat. I really enjoyed jumping, I wasn't very good at it, but I loved it!