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Are western horses better trained than English horses because western horses don't need a tight rein?
No. Western and English horses are trained to do two different things. I've ridden both styles and the horses are just trained differently to a point. Most western riders use curb bits that add more pressure to a horses mouth if the reins are pulled on. To avoid hurting the mouth they ride with a loose rein and usually teach a horse to neck rein. English riders typically use some form of snaffle bit and prefer to keep their horses in a more collected frame. But many English riders also teach their horses to neck rein.
Straps which may be attached to a gag kimberwicke or pelham?
Sometimes called a "bit rounding strap" - connects the snaffle rein area to the curb rein area so you only need to use one rein instead of two.
Is it possible to use a snaffle bit on a western bridle?
Yes.
What kind of bit does Eric Lamaze use on Hickstead?
He generally uses two bits. He rode Hickstead with a hackamore and what looks like a regular snaffle. The two bits are attached with a bit converter to one rein.
To turn your horse around you have to?
Well there are two basic ways, the English (Full contact) way, or Neck reining (Typically used in western riding and polo) I'll use turning to the right as an example (Just reverse the aids to turn left.) Sit in the saddle and apply slight pressure to the right rein, as you do this, keep your right leg on the girth and shift your left leg a tiny bit behind the girth. The horse should arc into the turn. You may also need to shift your weight a tiny bit in the saddle. Never lean into a turn as this unbalances the horse. For neck reining you should simply apply the opposite rein to the neck, so for a right turn you place the left rein against the neck, the horse should move away from the pressure.
How do i explain to someone what the port is when refering to a pelham bit.?
Try this site, it has a picture with an explanation:Pelham bit, used with a bit converter so only one rein is used. Even though the mouthpiece is jointed, this is a pelham, not a "snaffle." Note it also is one bit with two rings for reins, making it different from the double bridle, which uses two bits.A pelham is a type of curb bit used when riding a horse. It consists of a mouthpiece, a shank, a curb chain, 2 rein rings per side on the shank, and one cheekpiece ring on the top of the shank. The top rein ring is located next to the mouthpiece, as in a snaffle, and the rein that attaches to it is thus called the snaffle rein. The lower ring, at the bottom of the shank, is called the curb rein due to its curb action. Due to the severity of the curb in relation to a snaffle, it should not be used by novice riders. Double reins are also more complicated for a novice to handle. The pelham should be ridden mainly off the snaffle rein, with the curb rein only coming into effect when needed. Often, a bit converter, also known as a pelham rounding, is used so a pelham can be used with only one rein. This is especially helpful in the cross-country phase of eventing, so that when the reins are slipped only one must be shortened. However, use of a converter is illegal in most other horse show classes. If used with two reins, the snaffle rein should be wider to help distinguish it from the curb. * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelham_bit
For English riding do you use both reins or just one?
You always use two reins in English. In Western you generally use one.
How do you attach western reins?
Western style reins attach to the bit in much the same way as English style reins do. The difference is in how they fasten closed. Some use a buckle which is the most secure method. Others use a clip, which is the least secure method. Then others may use Chicago screws or leather ties.
On your horse can you canter while staying seated?
yes, that is the correct way to ask a horse for canter in English riding and western both. to ask a horse for canter or lope, you sit deep in the saddle, use only outide leg and inside rein and if you ask right, your horse should canter.
What is the main use of paint horses?
They are usually used for Western and Western pleasure, but are making their way into hunter and english.
How do you steer a horse once you are on the horse?
To steer a horse, use your legs and reins. Apply pressure with your legs on one side to move in that direction, and use the reins to guide the horse left or right. To turn left, apply pressure with your left leg and pull the left rein towards you. Practice and communication with the horse are key to mastering steering.
What do we the rope we use to ride a horse?
Perhaps you are referring to the rein?
