Western Pleasure Riding

Western , also referred to as stock seat, is most commonly associated with cowboys and trail riding, though it actually encompasses an amazingly diverse array of mounted activities, all performed under western tack. The definition of western pleasure varies depending on the specific area of interest. If you consider the broadest definition, you must include any riding done in a western saddle and not associated with a specific *working* activity (cattle ranching, rodeo, etc.). This would include trail riding, pleasure riding, showing in pleasure classes, etc.

Although any horse can be ridden in a western saddle, the breeds most frequently associated with this style of riding are those referred to as the "stock horse types". These include the Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, and Paint/Pinto, among others.

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