Style of riding using
a heavier saddle with a deeper seat. Reins are held in left hand, right hand stays at your side. Some of the uses of the Western saddle are trail riding and rodeos.

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Style of riding using a lightweight saddle with
a shallow seat. Reins are held in both hands. Some of the uses of the English saddle are show jumping and hunt seat, dressage, horse racing, and polo.

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