Horse riding is one of the most pleasing activities both in terms of physical and mental recreation. A recent equestrianism study revealed that there are more than 9 million horses in the US alone, while over 7 million persons take part in horseback riding every year.

One of the most frequently asked questions from novice riders is “what is the difference between English and Western riding?”, often followed by “which one is easiest?” Depending on where you learned to ride, you may already be comfortable with English or Western style riding without knowing the difference. So we will attempt to explain exactly that!

Are you thinking of going horseback riding for the first time? Don’t be ashamed if you’re a bit nervous about it, it’s only natural to feel that way when you’re about to ride a living animal! That said, you can’t let these emotions transform it into a scary or stressful experience. Just follow a few tips and make sure it is the fun, pleasant activity that horseback riding should be.

“A man in passion rides a horse that runs away with him.” – Thomas Fuller

Unleash your inner cowboy, the Indiana Jones or Lawrence of Arabia deep within, and hop in the saddle for the trip of a lifetime!