Western Riding
Western vs.
English
Riding
Western riding is a style used by working cowboys in the United States, Canada,
Central and South America. Also used for pleasure and endurance riding. The
Western Saddle encourages the rider to adopt a more comfortable seat and leg
position for long rides.
Western riding classes emphasis several maneuvers including controlled, collected
flying lead changes.
The Western Saddle is distinguished by a large fork on which is placed a horn,
a high cantle, and large skirts.