English - Western riding converts

Yes I can't see why we don't have Extreme Trail riding in the U.K. with our weather it would seem like comon sense! :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFST-2Yngls&feature=related
You don't even have to have all the posh scenery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ja9nEKfEzI&feature=player_embedded#!

But for the outdoor type who likes it faster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxrO31gfSeU&p=FF0AA7E5D0DFAABA&playnext=1&index=1

And if you are worried about the bits

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxSncKciraU
 
Re the bits - you start off in an ordinary snaffle, the idea of the curb is that it is very light contact/aid so you hardly touch the reins. Same old story - the bit is as severe as the hands holding the reins.

As for the western saddle, the first time I cantered my horse when he was newly broken in he happened to be in a western saddle. He gave the most enormous buck (I can remember looking down his shoulder and thinking how far away the ground was!) and I was thrown out of the saddle and landed with my stomach on the horn. Hurray, as least I didn't fall off .............. I ended up with a nasty bruise on my stomach but he never bucked again.

I can remember a "round the table discussion" when we decided that is IS possible to be thrown off a western saddle, and if it happens it is likely to hurt!

I think everyone should have a go at western.
 
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