[Ag-eq] Anyone out there?

[Nella Foster]

Aleeha:

Do you prefer one style more than another?

I'm terrible at neck reining and none of the mules have really been trained 
to do it either.  We just ride trails, so I guess it really doesn't matter.

Have a great day.

Nella
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "aleeha dudley" <blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com>
To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 5:05 AM
Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Anyone out there?


> Hi,
>  When I ride in a Western saddle, I neck rein because of the style of 
> riding. In English riding, I use both hands.
> Have a good day,
> Aleeha
> ?
>
> ?> ----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Nella Foster" <nfoster at extremezone.com
>>To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org
>>Date sent: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:05:54 -0700
>>Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Anyone out there?
>
>
>>I'm just wondering if those of you who ride tend to direct or
> neck rein when
>>riding.  I feel more comfortable direct reining since that is
> what I first
>>learned when taking English lessons.  I also have a better feel
> for where
>>the horses head is and what they are doing.  The mules are better
> at direct
>>reining too, so that is what we usually do.
>
>>I also find that when riding in a western saddle I feel that I
> have less
>>contact with my mount.  I mostly use an old McClellan Calvary
> saddle; I love
>>it and it fits all the mules.  I also use and endurance saddle
> and have one
>>light weight synthetic western.  The McClellan has less leather
> and English
>>stirrups; I can really feel the movement of the animals with it.
>
>>I would love to hear others opinions on the subject.
>
>>Nella
>>----- Original Message -----
>>From: "Aleeha Dudley" <blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com
>>To: "Agricultural and Equestrean Division List" <ag-eq at nfbnet.org
>>Sent: Friday, March 05, 2010 5:55 AM
>>Subject: Re: [Ag-eq] Anyone out there?
>
>
>>> Hi, My name is Aleeha Dudley and I love riding. I participate in
> the
>>> local 4H fair every year with my quarter horse, Milo. I lease
> him from
>>> my instructor. I would like to expand my knowledge of riding and
> the
>>> many different equestrian sports. I can walk, trot, and canter,
> both
>>> in English and Western saddles. Any tips or tricks about riding
> would
>>> be greatly appreciated. Good luck with riding, and feel free to
> e-mail
>>> me at blindcowgirl1993 at gmail.com.
>>> Thanks,
>>> Aleeha
>
>>> On 3/4/10, Jody W. Ianuzzi <jody at thewhitehats.com> wrote:
>>>> Hi all,
>
>>>> I joined this list but I haven't received any messages.  Is
> anyone out
>>>> there?
>
>>>> any blind horse back riders out there?
>
>
>>>> Happy trails,
>
>>>> JODY
>
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