Riding-English

60" Draft Horse English Leather Girth
60" Draft Horse English Leather Girth
$25.00
Hilason Pleasure Trail Riding Bareback Pad TreelessC102
 Hilason Pleasure Trail Riding Bareback Pad TreelessC102
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NEW BROWN ENGLISH BRIDLE PADDED extremely comfortable PA345
 NEW BROWN ENGLISH BRIDLE PADDED extremely comfortable PA345
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Hilason Treeless Endurance Trail Pleasure Saddle19 C122
 Hilason Treeless Endurance Trail Pleasure Saddle19 C122
$380.00
METALAB STAINLESS STEEL STANDARD KIMBERWICK-SIZE 5 1 2"
 METALAB STAINLESS STEEL STANDARD KIMBERWICK-SIZE 5 1 2"
$12.49
Used County Perfection Dressage Saddle 17.5" Black
 Used County Perfection Dressage Saddle 17.5" Black
$4,000.00
Sheepskin Aussie Saddle Pad
 Sheepskin Aussie Saddle Pad
$99.00
$140.00
NEW Bates Caprilli CC Saddle - 16.5" Reg Flap - Package Deal
NEW Bates Caprilli CC Saddle - 16.5" Reg Flap - Package Deal
$1,349.95

English Riding

 
English riding is a form of horseback riding that is practiced worldwide. There are numerous variations in English riding, but they all utilize a flat English saddle. The English saddle doesn't have the same deep seat and high saddle horn used in Western riding. They also don't include the knee pads used on an Australian Stock Saddles.
 

English saddles are designed to give the horse the optimum freedom of movement required for the chosen riding style. English riding styles range from Classical dressage to horse racing. English bridles also vary widely based on the chosen discipline. Most English bridles feature a cavesson noseband and closed reins, which are buckled together at the ends. This prevents them from dropping on the ground if a rider becomes unseated. English riding clothing during competition is usually based on tradition. Most standards require boots, breeches, a shirt with some type of tie, an equestrian helmet, and a jacket.

English riding has many different styles. Most English riding styles require riders to keep both hands on the reins. This is in contrast to just one hand seen in western riding. Riders also frequently rise and sit in rhythm with each stride. This is called "posting to the trot." There are also times when English riders may "sit the trot."
 

Some of the styles in English riding include dressage (classical, contemporary, and para-equestrian), endurance riding, eventing, horse racing, horseball, polo, polocrosse, show jumping, and tent pegging. Each of these style has a unique set of requirements for both the horse and rider, and the equipment used may be quite different.

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