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Of course every horse is an individual and it is possible to have a horse that could do both, but this is usually a case of 'apples and Oranges'. Reining horses have energy, since their sport requires loping/galloping, sliding stops, spins, fast backing, ect. Western pleasure horses are bred and then trained to go slow. They should exhibit slow, soft gaits (walk, jog, lope), with relaxed topline and a calm demeanor. These two types are at odds with each other.
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Can a thoroughbred do good in western pleasure?
yes thoroughbreds make good western horses
Are thoroughbreds good at western?
Yes many thoroughbreds and Appendix Quarter Horses (TB/QH cross) excel at western including reining, barrel racing, etc. Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds are a lot alike but there are a few differences.
What are good websites for Arabian western pleasure outfits?
go on line to horses gone wild that's the place my mom goes!
What tack do you need for reining?
We'll start from the ground up, you'll need:Protective boots on front and/or hind legsSaddle padComfortable multipurpose or reining Western saddleA sturdy leather bridle with split reinsA snaffle bit for horses under 6 years old and a shank bit for horses over 6 years oldThe only other tack would include training aids (not to be used in the show ring), good luck!
What breed of horse is not a good western pleasure horse?
It will be much easier to list the breeds that are good at western pleasure. Stock type horses are better suited to western riding and the general 'look' that judges like to see in western pleasure classes. Quarter Horses, Paints, Appaloosas and Arabians do well in WP classes at open shows and Arab shows. Although styles change from season to season the basic look is as follows:Level head carriage, loose reins, smooth transitions, even cadence, soft natural footfall, flat looking topline. The rider's que's should be undetectable to the judge, and back on a loose rein.
Should you get a trail horse or barrel horse I want to barrel race but this will be my first horse would it be smarter to get a easy going horse instead of a barrel horse?
From my experience, barrel racing horses are often crazy, poorly trained horses that know only one thing: Run. They are often ridden with harsh bits because that's the only thing that can control them because again, they only know to run and that is all they've been trained to do. Not saying that all barrel racing horses are like that, but all that I've seen are. Not at all what you want for a first horse. You want an easy-going well-trained horse. I would advise a horse trained in reining. Horses trained for reining are super broke, calm, responsive well-trained horses. Not saying reining is the only way to get a horse like that, but any good reining horse is.
Are quarter horse good riding horses?
Yep! they are known for western riding and racing. they are the fastest horses under a quarter of a mile.
How do you ride English?
You need to have balance and a good position(especially if you're jumping) and also, English horses are faster and more forward then western horses.
Are some weeds good for your garden?
Yes, it helps keep the bugs from reining your garden
What are stock horse breeds?
Stock breeds are breeds like Quarter Horses and Paints. They are of a stockier build and are good western horses-not saying they cannot do english- many do.
Is it possible to compete in reinng with a barefoot horse or should you look into special reining boots?
That would be a good idea. Also, if you are doing sliding stops, you need sliding horseshoes. They are very wide and flat, and let the horses' hooves slide on the ground for a stop.
What shoes do warm blood horses wear?
This depends on the horse, their job, and their health. If they do, say, reining, they would likely have slick shoes for sliding stops. If they did jumping, they would have shoes with good traction. They may have orthopedic shoeing if their feet are misshapen. And some may be barefoot, which is viewed as the best way by people who have done the research on barefoot horses.
