is english horse riding funner than western horse riding?

Question

i need to know whitch is funner for when i get lessons

Answer 1

I have never riddin on a english saddle and plan to keep it that way. I ride western only.

Answer 2

You are the only person that can answer this question.

I ride primarily western, but I am also trying to become a better rider by climbing into a hunt seat saddle from time to time. It will help you to learn how to maintain balance because there is not as much leather under you. There are some trainers that say you should start with the English, while others say western. It seems to be a matter of personal preference in my humble opinion.

Since I show my horse and chase points, adding the English classes allow me to compete for the circuit high-point and year-end awards.

It all depends on which discipline you are interested in. Later, you can expand your horizons to the all-around exhibitor. The first step is to learn the necessary basics to create a strong foundation so you can build upon.
Happy trails

Answer 3

I would start with english horse riding. After a while you can even switch to western riding.

I used to learn english riding for 10 years, then i tried to take western lessons, because I thought it´s more interesting, but now i know that english horse riding is more fun for me.

I hope you find your own way!

Answer 4

I ride both and like both very much.
It depends on what i am going to do with the horse for everyday trail riding I like western better. I can not tie anything to my English saddle or rope off of it.
For training the horse I like English better as I can tell what the horse is doing under me easier.
I ride English in the arena or for jumping. I can jump in my western saddle but not as well. For day to day stuff I ride western.

Answer 5

If you are more laid back and want to ride horses for long periods of time for your pure enjoyment, go with western. If you want to get a good workout out of your horse in a short amount of time (say 30 minutes to and hour) go with English. Both styles branch out into very many different categories, so try both at least once or twice and see which one makes you more comfortable.

Answer 6

It is your opinion as to which discipline is more fun. If you can't decide which one to ride, start out riding English, and after you have the basics down, try out western, or vice versa.

You can even ride both English and western, which is what I do. I do both equally, and IMO, riding both styles makes you a better and more versatile rider than the person next door, who rides only English, or only western.

Have fun, and good luck!

Answer 7

depending on which you prefer..... :
1) english saddles can be painful the first time you ride .. so you can become "saddle sore". but english includes jumping, dressage, cross country, and hunter jumper.
2) western saddles are more comfortable however with western you stay on the ground. there is no jumping. however there is barrel racing and other competitions for western.

Answer 8

I think Western is easier, but I like English because, for me, it requires more agility and balance. So, for me, it depends on whether I am riding for leisure or for exercise and discipline. Try out both.

Answer 9

Western is fun, but Enlish is more verstile. In western you can't jump or do dressage, but when you ride english you can do every thing. To barrel racing, country english pleasure, to Jumping and dressage!

Answer 10

Western is more relaxed, and no less fun, but I prefer English. It always made me feel more connected to my horse. It is harder, though. You do more work with your legs than you do with Western.