As befits the laid-back demeanours of western gods John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, this is a more relaxed style of horse riding, with a longer stirrup and more comfortable saddle (for those long, rough ...

Western riding is about much more than just using a different saddle, and it’s a discipline in its own right. Historically, it’s a softer form of dressage. The horse, once extinct in America, was ...

A closer look at the style of Western horse riding reveals a technique that encourages an independent seat, soft hands and clear yet subtle communication with your horse — all things we strive to ...