{"id":60088,"date":"2022-04-16T10:55:15","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:55:15","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:55:15","slug":"what-is-freestyle-horse-riding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/","title":{"rendered":"What is freestyle horse riding?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_freestyle_horse_riding\" title=\"What is freestyle horse riding?\">What is freestyle horse riding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_are_the_2_styles_of_horse_riding\" title=\"What are the 2 styles of horse riding?\">What are the 2 styles of horse riding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_the_most_common_style_of_horseback_riding\" title=\"What is the most common style of horseback riding?\">What is the most common style of horseback riding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_are_the_types_of_horse_riding_called\" title=\"What are the types of horse riding called?\">What are the types of horse riding called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_equestrian_freestyle\" title=\"What is equestrian freestyle?\">What is equestrian freestyle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_are_the_two_types_of_horse_riding\" title=\"What are the two types of horse riding?\">What are the two types of horse riding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_the_most_popular_horse_riding_style\" title=\"What is the most popular horse riding style?\">What is the most popular horse riding style?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_the_hardest_type_of_horseback_riding\" title=\"What is the hardest type of horseback riding?\">What is the hardest type of horseback riding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_are_the_different_kinds_of_horseback_riding\" title=\"What are the different kinds of horseback riding?\">What are the different kinds of horseback riding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_the_most_common_riding_style\" title=\"What is the most common riding style?\">What is the most common riding style?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_2_point_horseback_riding\" title=\"What is 2 point horseback riding?\">What is 2 point horseback riding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_the_difference_between_equestrian_and_dressage\" title=\"What is the difference between equestrian and dressage?\">What is the difference between equestrian and dressage?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#Is_Western_or_English_riding_more_popular\" title=\"Is Western or English riding more popular?\">Is Western or English riding more popular?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_are_the_2_types_of_horseback_riding\" title=\"What are the 2 types of horseback riding?\">What are the 2 types of horseback riding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_the_most_common_horse_riding_sport\" title=\"What is the most common horse riding sport?\">What is the most common horse riding sport?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#Is_English_or_Western_riding_easier\" title=\"Is English or Western riding easier?\">Is English or Western riding easier?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_horseback_riding_called\" title=\"What is horseback riding called?\">What is horseback riding called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_are_the_types_of_equestrian\" title=\"What are the types of equestrian?\">What are the types of equestrian?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_do_you_call_a_girl_who_rides_horses\" title=\"What do you call a girl who rides horses?\">What do you call a girl who rides horses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_do_you_call_an_equestrian_rider\" title=\"What do you call an equestrian rider?\">What do you call an equestrian rider?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#How_many_types_of_horse_riding_are_there\" title=\"How many types of horse riding are there?\">How many types of horse riding are there?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_are_the_different_types_of_equestrians\" title=\"What are the different types of equestrians?\">What are the different types of equestrians?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#What_is_English_style_horse_riding\" title=\"What is English style horse riding?\">What is English style horse riding?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#Should_I_ride_English_or_Western\" title=\"Should I ride English or Western?\">Should I ride English or Western?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-freestyle-horse-riding\/#Which_is_harder_English_or_Western_riding\" title=\"Which is harder English or Western riding?\">Which is harder English or Western riding?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_freestyle_horse_riding\"><\/span>What is freestyle horse riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Freestyle riding is <b>done with long reins and no contacts, saddled or bareback. You can use a snaffle bit, a bosal, a rope halter or a Natural Hackamore. As you advance, freestyle can mean no reins, a string around your horse&#8217;s neck, or nothing on head or neck at all.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_2_styles_of_horse_riding\"><\/span>What are the 2 styles of horse riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Horseback riding can generally be split into <b>Western and English riding. The primary difference between these two general styles of riding is the saddle itself. The Western saddle is larger and it spreads the weight of the rider over the back of the horse, making it more comfortable for long days on horseback.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_style_of_horseback_riding\"><\/span>What is the most common style of horseback riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most popular horse riding events, like dressage and gymkhana, fall under the two primary horse riding styles: <b>English and Western. The origins of each class, the saddles used, and the horse and rider&#8217;s positioning distinguish these styles from each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_types_of_horse_riding_called\"><\/span>What are the types of horse riding called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Riding Disciplines<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There are many types of riding one can pursue. Here are a few of the popular disciplines you may have heard of.<\/li>\n<li>English.<\/li>\n<li>Eventing.  <\/li>\n<li>Dressage.  <\/li>\n<li>Cross Country.  <\/li>\n<li>Show Jumping.  <\/li>\n<li>Wikipedia.   <\/li>\n<li>Hunt-Seat Riding (Hunter\/Jumpers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_equestrian_freestyle\"><\/span>What is equestrian freestyle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dressage freestyle is one of the most exciting parts of dressage. Dressage freestyles, similar to freestyles in figure skating, <b>incorporate compulsory figures into a test choreographed to music specifically chosen by the rider to have a feeling they present to the public<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_two_types_of_horse_riding\"><\/span>What are the two types of horse riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Horseback riding can generally be split into <b>Western and English riding. The primary difference between these two general styles of riding is the saddle itself. The Western saddle is larger and it spreads the weight of the rider over the back of the horse, making it more comfortable for long days on horseback.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_popular_horse_riding_style\"><\/span>What is the most popular horse riding style?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some of the most popular horse riding events, like dressage and gymkhana, fall under the two primary horse riding styles: <b>English and Western. The origins of each class, the saddles used, and the horse and rider&#8217;s positioning distinguish these styles from each other.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_hardest_type_of_horseback_riding\"><\/span>What is the hardest type of horseback riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 10 Most Dangerous Equestrian Sports<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Horse Racing. When you&#8217;re a jockey it&#8217;s not if you&#8217;ll get hurt, it&#8217;s how bad and when.<\/li>\n<li>Steeplechase. Racing and jumping, steeplechase is definitely near the top of the list!<\/li>\n<li>Cross Country Jumping.  <\/li>\n<li>Barrel Racing.  <\/li>\n<li>Pole Bending.  <\/li>\n<li>Trick Riding.  <\/li>\n<li>Show Jumping.  <\/li>\n<li>Fox Hunting.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_kinds_of_horseback_riding\"><\/span>What are the different kinds of horseback riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The three primary horse riding styles are <b>Western, English, and Group. If you are interested in horseback riding, it&#8217;s essential to gain a firm understanding of the different riding styles, the tack used, and the horses involved in each.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_riding_style\"><\/span>What is the most common riding style?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Basics: Western vs. <b>Western style is what you see in cowboy movies and is the most popular riding style in the U.S. English style includes (among other things) the types of riding you see in the Olympics. Western riding includes (but is not limited to):<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_2_point_horseback_riding\"><\/span>What is 2 point horseback riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A two-point means <b>you have two points of contact with your horse: your knees. In this position, you will sit still, with your bottom lifted completely out of the saddle. You can still use your hands, voice and legs as natural aids.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_equestrian_and_dressage\"><\/span>What is the difference between equestrian and dressage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As nouns the difference between equestrian and dressage is that <b>equestrian is an equestrian person; a horserider while dressage is (uncountable) the schooling of a horse.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Western_or_English_riding_more_popular\"><\/span>Is Western or English riding more popular?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, <b>Western horseback riding is more popular than English horse riding in North America, while English horseback riding is more popular in European countries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_2_types_of_horseback_riding\"><\/span>What are the 2 types of horseback riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Horseback riding can generally be split into <b>Western and English riding. The primary difference between these two general styles of riding is the saddle itself. The Western saddle is larger and it spreads the weight of the rider over the back of the horse, making it more comfortable for long days on horseback.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_horse_riding_sport\"><\/span>What is the most common horse riding sport?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common horse sport is <b>jumping, which requires a horse and rider to leap over fences and other obstacles in a pattern.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_English_or_Western_riding_easier\"><\/span>Is English or Western riding easier?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>English riding involves a bit more balance and coordination of the reins and legs, so riders may not feel immediately secure in the saddle. <b>The larger Western saddle makes it easier for the beginner to sit comfortably and feel more secure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_horseback_riding_called\"><\/span>What is horseback riding called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The three primary horse riding styles are <b>Western, English, and Group. If you are interested in horseback riding, it&#8217;s essential to gain a firm understanding of the different riding styles, the tack used, and the horses involved in each.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_types_of_equestrian\"><\/span>What are the types of equestrian?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Freestyle riding is <b>done with long reins and no contacts, saddled or bareback. You can use a snaffle bit, a bosal, a rope halter or a Natural Hackamore. As you advance, freestyle can mean no reins, a string around your horse&#8217;s neck, or nothing on head or neck at all.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_call_a_girl_who_rides_horses\"><\/span>What do you call a girl who rides horses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>However, as you develop your riding skills you may want to know more about the many equestrian disciplines available to you.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>BARREL RACING (Western)  <\/li>\n<li>CUTTING (Western)  <\/li>\n<li>DRESSAGE (English or Western)  <\/li>\n<li>DRIVING (Other)  <\/li>\n<li>ENDURANCE (English)  <\/li>\n<li>EVENTING (English)  <\/li>\n<li>HUNTER (English)  <\/li>\n<li>POLE BENDING (Western)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_call_an_equestrian_rider\"><\/span>What do you call an equestrian rider?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>An equestrian is someone who is involved with horses. You can also use it as an adjective to describe anything having to do with horseback riding. An aspiring equestrian may have to give up socializing with friends in favor of equestrian duties like grooming horses. Definitions of equestrian. adjective.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_types_of_horse_riding_are_there\"><\/span>How many types of horse riding are there?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <b>three primary horse riding styles are Western, English, and Group. If you are interested in horseback riding, it&#8217;s essential to gain a firm understanding of the different riding styles, the tack used, and the horses involved in each.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_equestrians\"><\/span>What are the different types of equestrians?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Basics: Western vs. <b>Western style is what you see in cowboy movies and is the most popular riding style in the U.S. English style includes (among other things) the types of riding you see in the Olympics. Western riding includes (but is not limited to):<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_English_style_horse_riding\"><\/span>What is English style horse riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Generally, <b>Western horseback riding is more popular than English horse riding in North America, while English horseback riding is more popular in European countries.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_ride_English_or_Western\"><\/span>Should I ride English or Western?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>English riding is <b>a form of horse riding seen throughout the world. There are many variations, but all feature a flat English saddle without the deep seat, high cantle or saddle horn seen on a Western saddle nor the knee pads seen on an Australian Stock Saddle.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_harder_English_or_Western_riding\"><\/span>Which is harder English or Western riding?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>English riding involves a bit more balance and coordination of the reins and legs, so riders may not feel immediately secure in the saddle. The larger Western saddle makes it easier for the beginner to sit comfortably and feel more secure.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is freestyle horse riding?What are the 2 styles of horse riding?What is the most common style of horseback riding?What are the types of horse riding called?What is equestrian freestyle?What are the two types of horse riding?What is the most popular horse riding style?What is the hardest type of horseback riding?What are&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-60088","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60088"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60088"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60088\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60088"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60088"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60088"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}