Introduction to English Riding for New and Prospective Riders

Have you ever dreamed of riding a horse?  Join us for a special mini clinic on November 3, 2016 from 4-6pm to get up close and personal with our lesson horses and learn about how we can help you achieve your goals.  Tour our private facility located in south Tyler and see what we have to offer!  Participants will learn about safety around horses, grooming, preparing to ride, and also experience time in the saddle learning the basics of riding!  Helmets will be provided for all participants.  Don’t forget to RSVP so that we may provide you with the best experience possible – 903.590.6288 or PeirceEquestrian@gmail.com

English riding is done all over the world, and has been for centuries, with some variations. It is considered the formal or traditional form of horseback riding.

Peirce Equestrian located at 21384 County Rd 116, Tyler, TX 75703 is holding a mini clinic November, 3^rd from 4 PM until 6 PM introducing English Riding for new and prospective riders.

The English saddle was designed for unimpeded horse movement.  English reins are buckled at the end and held with both hands. Bits for English riding are usually the Weymouth bridle or Pelham bit. The English bridle has a snaffle bit and a curb bit with a headstall for each and a double set of reins.

English riding has many styles throughout the world. The rider uses both hands to handle the reins and uses them to directly instruct the horse through the mouth. Riders should sit tall and straight. The rider must use balance and coordination in order to stand aboard. This can take time to learn and become second nature. English riding is considered more difficult to learn, but once learned is easier to transfer to the Western style. Events for English riding include dressage, hunter, jumper and combined training. English riding also has endurance riding. Children in England compete in Gymkhana events, which are games on horseback, such as grabbing potatoes, holding eggs in spoons or weaving through poles. Thoroughbred horses are often used for English riding, along with many of the other horse breeds around the world.

For more information contact Peirce Equestrian at (903) 590-6288.