> Yes, there are lots of riding styles, but the majority of US riding style > is western.
By Joan: I showed western pleasure for two years after many years of dressage. It taught me to hold myself up; and let the horse hold their frame by themselves. This helped me become a better rider. Many people are seen holding onto the horse's mouth to hold themselves on the horse. The horse is relying on the rider to hold up their front end. Joan
