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All about ihsa western

Explore the differences & similarities between dressage and hunt seat in Western riding. Learn about tack, attire, classes, and the fun of freestyle reining. Discover the intricacies of Western Horsemanship, Reining, and more!

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All about ihsa western

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  1. All about ihsa western

  2. Differences & Similarities From Dressage and Hunt Seat • Ride one handed • Free hand stays square with the other hand with elbow bent • Longer stirrups than Hunt Seat • Sit more on your seat bones than your pelvic bone (sit straight up instead of forward) • No posting ever (always sitting trot) • Equitation still same as far as square shoulders, sitting tall, chin up, legs correct. • Terms: • Jog = trot (supposed to be slower) • Lope = canter (supposed to be slower)

  3. Western Tack • Western Saddles • Cannot hold the horn • Western Bridles • Normally split reins, hold in ONE hand • Never allowed to touch with two hands

  4. Western Attire • Show Shirt • Styles vary throughout the years • Hat • Made of Beaver fur • Boots • Match chaps • Styles differ each year • Spurs optional • Chaps • To complete the look • Made of suede or leather

  5. Western Has *Bling*Bling* & Color!(We call it Cowgirl Glitter)

  6. Many Western Classes • Showmanship Showmanship pattern • Western Riding Western Riding • Trail Trail quickie • Western Pleasure • Speed events • Ranch horse events • Cutting, Working Cow Horse, Roping

  7. Horsemanship • Western Horsemanship = Equitation • Class based on railwork & a pattern • Patterns are different every time for every class and are made up by the judge or show administration. • World Show Horsemanship Pattern

  8. Reining • IHSA uses their own pattern book, AQHA patterns or NRHA patterns. • All patterns are different but contain same elements • Large, fast circles • Small, slow circles • Sliding stops • Spins • Backing up • Emphasis on simetrical circles, straight lines, and control • Lope only, NO jogging • Difference: We have to EQUITATE • Traditional Reining Pattern

  9. Just for fun… • Freestyle reining

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