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JC, why	lighting1 & Patchwork Prince
2013-03-11 01:01:20
Good question, lighting. In Western riding, horses are trained to go without much interference, any rein work or lifting or such tells them a change is coming. That leaves the hands of the rider free to throw a rope, open a gate, or the like. Horses should learn to maintain their gait and direction until they are told to do differently. The horses rarely jump over obstacles. On the other hand, English riding was often over fences and streams. Both hands are used to support and guide the horse while it navigates the rough terrain. The horse learns that subtle pressure changes on the reins will guide it to keep moving forward. A well trained English mount may be trained to stop if the reins go loose, so if the rider falls off the horse waits for them to get back on. Make sense?	Jane Crandal & JB
2013-03-11 02:31:44
That makes sense, but I was asking why our advice made you woozy...	lighting1 & Patchwork Prince
2013-03-11 23:46:23
Well, I am always concerned with giving riding advice. Riding is a dangerous sport and I worry about someone taking my advice but having some other issue or problem or an unruly horse and getting hurt. That makes me woozy with worry...	Jane Crandal & JB
2013-03-12 00:00:44
oh, that makes sense	lighting1 & Patchwork Prince
2013-03-12 21:14:32
JC! i don't even ride! lol ;)	Horsesforever12 & Jedi
2013-03-13 01:46:47
Thanks 4 your tips! My instructer said that I am riding excellently! THANK U SO MUCH!!! :) :) :)	Moody Dolphin & Annie
2013-03-17 04:04:09
that's great moody! :) :D	Horsesforever12 & Jedi
2013-03-17 19:04:49
You welcome!	lighting1 & Patchwork Prince
2013-03-18 00:28:07
jumping is fun. and cantering too!	Moody Dolphin & Annie
2013-03-24 17:49:42

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Riding Tips People will share tips about riding.

Riding Tips
People will share tips about riding.