Western Riding with David Deptford - Trail Class

By David Deptford

Celebrity training

21 September 2009 16:59

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 Dave 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.

Watch and you’re bound to be a convert!

David Deptford demonstrated at Your Horse Live 2009.  To see what went on at this year’s Your Horse Live, click here…

Video 5
Obstacles in a Trail Class - If you don’t fancy the speed you can always try this Western equivalent of Trec.

Click here to watch a video about Reining Patterns
Click here to watch a video about The Sliding Stop
Click here to watch a video about The Spin
Click here to watch a video about Western Tack