The pleasure is apparently not for the horse. At least, not judging by the shut down half dead appearance of these poor animals being made to perform totally unnatural gaits. All the pleasure is then for the rider, how very selfish.
Stock Horse breeds Western Pleasure classes must be the most boring of horse-sports. If you are going to trot at the speed of a walk, why not just walk? Its the same speed people, but less bouncy. Same with the lope,, the only way u can tell they are loping is the slight head-bob. Give me a reiner or roper anyday instead!
@GhodiGirl Its actually harder than you think, and they use alot of strength going that slow (have seen better shows than this though) .. They ride in every step of the horse - and don't get anything for granted. If they didn't do anything - the horse will speed up or go to a complete halt .. Thats how they should be ridden anyways
The pleasure is apparently not for the horse. At least, not judging by the shut down half dead appearance of these poor animals being made to perform totally unnatural gaits. All the pleasure is then for the rider, how very selfish.
t6eatowel 5 months ago
what did you guys place??
HorsieRider125 9 months ago
she is holding the reins in her right hand?
HorsieRider125 1 year ago
@HorsieRider125 because she is left handed.
bessie1121990 10 months ago
Stock Horse breeds Western Pleasure classes must be the most boring of horse-sports. If you are going to trot at the speed of a walk, why not just walk? Its the same speed people, but less bouncy. Same with the lope,, the only way u can tell they are loping is the slight head-bob. Give me a reiner or roper anyday instead!
GhodiGirl 1 year ago
@GhodiGirl Its actually harder than you think, and they use alot of strength going that slow (have seen better shows than this though) .. They ride in every step of the horse - and don't get anything for granted. If they didn't do anything - the horse will speed up or go to a complete halt .. Thats how they should be ridden anyways
maggiestardust 6 months ago
Is this at the lenawee county fairgrounds? And who is the rider?
pleasurehorse97 1 year ago
umm pretty horse he just dumps on his front end. but he looked good other wise:)
lopingalong6 2 years ago
wow ur lope is a train reck pick his shoulders up
MrTlover1 2 years ago
Congrads on ur first! What did you get for this class. Solo looks like hes improving!
Ilovenathangregg1 3 years ago
Is this at lakestates? I showed there acouple weekends ago lol :D
AbercrombieCowgirl13 3 years ago