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Since most western saddles are heavier than most English saddles, a horse could probably run faster with an English saddle, specifically a racing saddle. However, if the rider's weight combined with the saddle is more than the western saddle and the rider's weight then the horse could run faster with the lesser weight.
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If a horse is a western horse can YOU TEACH IT to ride an English saddle?
Of course you can teach a western horse to ride english.
What is the difference between saddle seat and western seat?
Saddle seat is a type of English riding that involves a high-stepping horse, and the rider has his/her legs farther out in front than in most English saddles. Western is a type of riding where the saddle has a horn, and is deeper and more secure than an English saddle. Western riders do not jump.
Can you use a Western saddle pad for an English saddle?
your not sopose to. but yes if it is a thin smaller saddle pad you may. you can NOT! i repeat NOT! aloud to use a English pad for a western saddle as this pad may be too small for the saddle and with bridged the withers and back of the horse. be carefull on what you use on your horse! i reqamend to buy a western saddle pad if you are planing to ride western.
Can you put a western saddle on an English horse?
Clydes are rather big horses. It's not the type of saddle that's important, but that it fits. If it does, go ahead.
Can you ride a horse with western pads and a classic saddle?
If by classic, you mean english, yes. what is most important is the horse's comfort
Which riding would be better for a mule English or western?
It all depends on the horse, and how he's been trained. Some QH's are better with the English saddle, others better with the Western saddle. Most QH's are trained to accept the Western saddle, though many other horses have been trained to accept both or either or. So it ultimately depends on both the horse, the rider and the trainer.
Can you use a western saddle on your pasa fino horse?
You can use a western saddle on any breed of horse or pony providing they have been trained in western riding.
Can you jump western?
You can but its not recommended. An English saddle is much lighter and is easier on the horse... but its OK, just for low jumps.
Can you lunge a horse with a western saddle on?
yes
Different ways to ride a horse?
You can ride a horse MANY different ways. There is English, Western, Bare-back, Side saddle and many others.
Which is more popular- western or English riding?
The main difference is the saddle. English saddle is generally a lot lighter and has no horn. Western saddle is heavier and does have a horn. You can also walk, trot, canter, and gallop on both. Another main difference is the way you sit on it. English you have to use pressure everywhere, so it's not as comfortable for the horse. Western saddles are much more deep and much more comfortable. And Western riding is a LOT faster...TRUST ME. :D Hope this helps!
What saddle do you start a young horse with?
I would do a close contact saddle or for western, a tree less saddle
