Reining

Reining: the Sport The term to rein, in the dictionary, is to check or guide a horse by pulling on its reins or to keep under control. This word is the root of an international sport, one that is unique and strikingly challenging. The strength of the horse and rider team is apparent when they are in the arena. Doing complicated maneuvers that countless experienced riders could only dream of attempting. Hours upon hours of preparation, sweat, and practice has gone into the single performance in

“Western horses tend to be compact and capable of steady travel all day with small bursts of speed to chase stray cattle” (Blocksdorf 2016). Of course, a Quarter horse can participate in the English discipline, and a Dutch Warmblood could participate in reining, but those breeds are usually specifically bred for either English or Western disciplines. A similarity between English and Western riding is the posture. Both types of riding require the rider to sit up straight in the saddle and have their heels

"First place goes to 218 Katelynn and her horse She's a Package!" Joy and pride surged through my body when I had won. Horse to me is more than the dictionary definition. The word horse is defined as an animal, a herbivore with hoofs instead of feet. In my life, though, horse is the loss of my grandpa, trying to live up to expectations, and the anxiety of getting hurt. Horse is loss. Loss as in losing someone. For me, I lost my grandpa, papa, to cancer Three almost four years ago. He was a very

American Quarter Horse The Quarter horse, or the American Quarter Horse is the all American symbol in the equine world. A remarkable animal, with an amazing history, the American Quarter Horse can easily spring roughly ¼ times faster than other horse breeds. Originally created for competing in quarter races several centuries ago (thus the name of the breed), the Quarter Horse is one of the most complex, and beloved horse in America, if not in the world. Very adaptable and with a gentle, thou resistant

only sports that does not discriminate between gender. Both genders are equal throughout competition even at the Olympic level. There are multiple different disciplines within the sport. These include but not limited to; barrel racing, jumping and reining. “ It is also the only sport which involves two athletes: horse and rider. The relationship and mutual respect built up between the two is key to a successful partnership.” (International Equestrian Federation). Horseback riding is yourself

Arabian horse breed is very unique and talented. They can do many different sports, which many of the sports they do are similar to the Quarter horse and Thoroughbred. These sports include: horse racing, English and western pleasure, cutting and reining, jumping, and dressage. The Arabian has an interesting body style which makes them better at certain things (Arabian Horse Association, 2018). The most distinguishing traits that the Arabian breed has are its head, neck, back, and tail. They have

considered to be one of the most upcoming and popular sports in Australia. Currently Australia has won the most amounts of medals in Endurance Events worldwide, compared to any other type of sport. Reining Reining is another discipline of riding that is classified as a type of western riding. Reining competitions involve a rider and horse performing a series of precise skills such as

In the competitive world of horseback riding, there are two distinct styles: english and western. Even though both sports require a horse, there are differences in the equipment you ride in, the type of horse, and the basics of the sport. The first difference is the type of equipment used in the sport. When riding, you use a saddle of course, but saddles are made a hundred different ways for certain types of activity. For example, the saddle you use. For a barrel racer, which is western, the saddle

To weave all eight virtues of the Bushido code into the narrative fabric of our lives is a difficult task. Our individual desires and conflicts manifest themselves, making certain virtues more difficult to adhere to. In my case, that elusive virtue is courage. My struggle with courage began at the age of seven during my first soccer practice when I quivered with fear behind my mom, while the other girls rushed to the field to play. On that day, I learned that my ongoing battle will be conquering

English vs. Western Did you know that horseback riding is split into English and Western riding? You may wonder which one is better? Are English rider’s discipline and elegance better or Western rider’s courage and freedom? A major difference between western and English riding is the tack. The western saddle is big, heavy, and comfortable. Their saddle is made for long trail rides and has a horn to hold onto. The English saddle is small, light, and less comfortable. This saddle keeps the rider