There are many types of Western Riding. Here are a few examples.
Barrel Racing: Barrel Racing is a sport where horse and rider gallop around the barrels at top speed without knocking them over. You'd have to make pretty sharp turns!
Reining: Reining is where horse and rider go through a pattern of stops, circles, and spins. The horse has to be very responsive to the rider, and the aids should not be easily seen when doing the movements.
Western Pleasure: Western Pleasure evaluates horse and rider on the movements they perform. The horse has to be calm, well-mannered, and has to be able to transition from gait to gait smoothly. The aids given by the rider should not be seen, or barely.
Trail Class: Trail Class is an event where horse and rider ride through a course filled with obstacles, such as poles, bridges, cones, logs, etc. These events are designed to resemble trails that you may encounter in the real world.
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