English riding

Forward seat horsemanship

English riding is a style of horseback riding that uses a flat saddle without a horn, with the rider holding reins in both hands and maintaining close contact with the horse's mouth.

It emphasizes precise control and elegant posture, encompassing disciplines like dressage, jumping, and polo.

Contrasted with Western riding, which developed from cattle-working traditions.

competition

horse show

Competitive equine exhibition

arena · champion · medal · trophy · judge · score · faults · jump-off · timed event · round

attire

breeches

Trousers ending below knee

helmet · gloves · spurs · hairnet · choker · ratcatcher · garter straps · browband

jumping

showjumping

Timed equine obstacle sport

fences · faults · refusal · knockdown · jump-off · course · approach · takeoff · landing · stride

tradition

foxhunting

Mounted canine-assisted chase

tally-ho · hounds · cubbing · whipper-in · covert · check · cast · ratcatcher

dressage

passage

Segment of text

haute école · capriole · centerline · halt · salute · impulsion · submission · connection · suppleness

elegance

poise

Graceful, unshakable calm

balance · fluidity · precision · finesse · lightness · subtlety · soft hands · upright posture · partnership · suppleness

Categories
Opposites
equestrian style

English ridingreining

Steering by bridle straps

barrel racing · cutting · bareback riding · trail riding

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G