Western riding is rapidly gaining in popularity in the UK, with its great mix of spectacle and accessibility for the leisure rider. Internationally renown Western rider David Deptford is one of the leading lights of the sport.
In this series of videos he explains his origins as a Western enthusiast, some of the exciting exercises that make up the discipline of Reining, and some of the obstacles you might find in a Trail Class.
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An Introduction to Western
Dave Deptford explains his love of Western Riding and how you can get involved |
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Riding a Reining Pattern
Some of the exercises involved in the international sport of Reining |
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The Spin
An insight into this very exciting movement |
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The Sliding Stop
Another eye-opener. According to Dave just ‘put your weight back and say whoa’ and you horse will come to an abrupt stop |
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Obstacles in a Trail Class
If you don’t fancy the speed you can always try this Western equivalent of Trec. |
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Western Tack
An insight into the gorgeous gear used by Western enthusiasts, and some of the history behind it. |
