English Jumper
Saturday, February 5th, 2011Could I have some tips on schooling western to english horses?
I am going to be schooling a completely western trained horse to english, never been ridden or trained to english. So I need some tips, becuase I have never ridden western in my life, I am trained only in hunter/jumper, and dressage. Even on trail rides I ride english. So I'm gonna need a little help 
Thanks so much!
I trained a western horse to event last year. Just take it slow. Be light with your hands cos they are only used to bits with a shank. Aswell they are very sensitive to seat and weight aids so use that to your advantage.
They are very sharp on the bit and he/she may also have an extra gait kind of like a jog. If they start doing this just put your leg on and push them through it.
They also aint youst to you using your hands and in western when the rein puts pressure on a horses neck that means to move over. Be careful not confuse them too much.
Be patient and it shouldnt be too hard.
If you wanted to see hers some pix of the horse i trained from western. He loved his new job!:)
http://andrewshiels.zenfolio.com/p102002967/h22e845b9#h22e845b9