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Bethany
Advanced Rider
USA
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 Posted - 03/27/2009 : 1:42:44 PM
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Hi all, I've been reading but not posting lately.
It difficult to find western lessons in my area, English is the name of the game here. Until I find a someone who can help me learn I'm just going to be content to be a keeper and not a rider. I'm very comfortable with my horses in the our small pasture. Outside - I'm just too frightened & feel that I don't have enough tools to make good choices to keep us both safe. Coming to this decision has been a huge relief. My husband will continue to ride on and maybe some time in the future I will too.
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puddleplasher
Clinician
USA
1094 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2009 : 2:40:47 PM
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Hi Bethany, I've missed your posts.
Keep in mind that you don't have to ride western to trail ride. Plenty of English-style riders do it too, it's not all stadium jumpers and dressage jackets out there. Keep up the hunt for a good lesson trainer, have fun & enjoy what you're doing, and don't worry too much about English or Western.
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Pepper sez: "Don't forget the horse!!"
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Montezrider
Clinician
USA
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Posted - 04/25/2009 : 08:34:24 AM
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Are you wanting to show? If not, then like plash says it's not all about jumping and looking fancy. Good riding is all the same basically. I always rode western style as a kid, when I decided to take a few lessons, english was the only thing available to me so I went for it. I've never regretted it. Make it clear to the trainer that you just want to learn to ride good and safely , period. |
A good rider has a thinking mind, fine emotions and a sensitive hand.-Tu Yu,72 BC
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EZ2SPOT
Clinician
USA
3035 Posts |
Posted - 04/25/2009 : 11:05:50 AM
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I couldn't agree more that it really doesn't matter whether your lessons are English or Western. I took lessons last spring and summer from an eventer/dressage rider, and it helped me a great deal, even though I ride Western at home and on the trails.
So please keep an open mind when looking for a riding instructor.
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killybean907
Trainer
USA
954 Posts |
Posted - 04/26/2009 : 02:44:16 AM
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Everyone is right on....building rider confidence and balance is the same in all disciplines. Soft hands and a good seat is the same too.
I think what will help you the most, is to get those hours in the saddle....and what a great place to be! 
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Killybean907's Riding Log 2009
It's not the years in your life that count, it's the life in your years.
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PaintGal
Trail Boss (Moderator)
USA
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