Can an eventing horse do western trail riding without confusion?

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Lexus is a Eventer. If we aren’t doing jumps or dressage that day can i ride western on her? Just a trail A Little Walk Trot But mostly canter work. Or maybe a trail. But is this okay? Pet's info: Farm Animal | Horse | Female | 12 years and 5 months old | 1000 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It should be fine to use a western saddle on Lexus. The more diverse a horse is the better. Just be sure that your cues for walk, trot, canter, stop etc are the same. I would not try to change her head carriage or way of motion though. She does need a different gait if you were to do true western pleasure on her and that may confuse the training she already has in place.

Can an eventing horse do western trail riding without confusion?

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