The stable that I'm going to go to, offers both english and western (at least I'm very sure). They have cross country jumps set up, and have 260 acres. When I look at the gallery pictures, I mainly just see some from the horse Clinics that they do. I talked to her on the phone, but I wasn't able to really ask any of my questions because she was busy getting ready to leave. (they are going on a vacation or something)
So just by their website, I'm assuming they give both english and western lessons. This is because they have cross country jumps. I won't be able to talk to her until November, but my mom keeps telling me that I will need to get the stuff now (boots, etc.)
I'm not sure which I want to do: English or Western
English: I always thought that cross country would be a lot of fun. I like how you are closer to the horse (people have said it on here), and that you have a 'workout'.
Western: Looks fun too! The stable has a lot of riding trails, and most of the people in the photos are riding western. I've always thought of myself as a country type of girl, and love country music. If I did Western , I would like to try reining after awhile. I don't like how people say that your just riding a saddle, and that it's easy.
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Which should I do?
Oh and maybe you can look at their website, and tell me if you think they offer english lessons?
http://www.rstours.com/Site/Kokonini_Farm.html
I teach riding lessons, mostly western but some english as well, and primarily reining lessons. I would suggest you start out western because you will have more security in that saddle (ie a horn to hold on too). But as you progress you should try english and decide which you prefer. As for boots and stuff, I would suggest you buy a pair of cowboy boots that you like. You said you like those better and you should like what you're wearing. You can use them to ride english as well for a while even if you decide you would like to ride english full-time.
I don't think they do english. .. or else not much of it. They are a natural horsemanship based stable and use those jumps as one of the methods in that course.
http://www.rstours.com/Site/Farm_and_Cli ... pets question and answers,www.5d2d.com Western is most likely what you would be doing. I also suggest trying it anyhow.
I ride english: D
but i've always wanted to try western ...
i've heard it's a lot easier to learn too ...
had a look at the site but it doesn't look like they do english: (
it looks like gorgeous yard though! everyone looks pretty friendly too!
have you ever ridden before?
I would personally do english. (I ride it.) In english because you can jump. But do whatever you want to do. Try both of them and then just chose which one you like best.
Best of Luck, Nadia: D
i have ridden both and i like english much better. I personally say theres more to do and it is easier. My new instructo also says thtat englishis a much better saddle.
Try both . That is the only way you can truly find out.
My heart is 100% into English, but that is just because I tried both and know which suits me better.
I ride english & western. I would say take a couple of lessons doing both. That way you can see which one you like better.
I say do western!
Well, judging by the pictures, I would say western. I didn't get too in depth in their website, but it looks like the only jumps that they have are cross-country, which is a problem for you because it will be at least a year of consistent lessons to even get close to you jumping, and two-three before you are ready for cross-country. I would say start off with western , and once you master it then go to english. Even though this goes against my better judgement as a rider (I think that the best way is to go from english to western so that you learn how to control your seat better, and how to feel the horse better), this looks like a truly western farm - in the three pictures of english riders the horse is being neck reined and it does not have proper english tack (western bridle, western reins), I think they could take you a very long way western though, so I would say go western and learn how to do reining (it is a lot of fun).
Well I have been riding for about six years now and I have done both styles and it honestly depends what you want to do. I personally think that western does not give you as many options as english does. Think about it, in english you can jump, do hunters, dressage, cross country, and it's not like you can't go on a trail ride in an english saddle. I wouldn't base your opinion on thinking that cross country looks fun to be the deciding factor though. The first time I went on a cross country course, I was terrified. It gets better though but expect to fall off a lot. Western is kind of boring to me. It's good for people just learning how to ride but I don't find that there are that many things you can do and I actually find it really uncomfortable to go back into a western saddle after riding so long in english. If you want to compete, I definitely recommend english. Way more options and competitions. Also, just because you consider yourself country doesn't mean anything. Do what feels comfortable. If your stable offers both then ask to try a few lessons in each style and then go from there.
