At 17:01:54 on 15.05.09, JJsmum wrote:
Can anyone recommend instructional books on how to ride/train Western? Especially if it is written from the "English" perspective? I have a small Cadmos book called "Western Riding, tips for beginners" but it doesn't really go into any great detail. Any suggestions appreciated!

At 16:23:14 on 10.06.09, saddleup wrote:
Hi there, JJSmum. I will go and look on my bookshelves as I know we had one that sounded great when I read it. I'll get back to you.

At 20:30:18 on 10.06.09, JJsmum wrote:
Ok thanks Saddleup!

At 21:00:01 on 11.06.09, saddleup wrote:
Can't find the book. So sorry. But had to tell you that I have a Western Saddle which was my grandmother's given to her by her elder brother on his return from the States in 1911! It has the Wyoming stamp on it but we've never used it, just oiled it lovingly for nearly 100 years!! Are you taking up Western riding? I have tried it but was not so sure it was for me. Check out this video.

At 21:16:03 on 11.06.09, JJsmum wrote:
I have a loan of a Western saddle I want to try on one of my lads and hopefully have a go at training him, but not to do all the fancy stuff! He already moves off the leg so I guess I'm part of the way there. Was in a tack shop today in Dublin and they had Jesse James' saddle which they bought at auction in the States! Enjoyed the vid, thanks.

At 13:06:25 on 15.06.09, saddleup wrote:
How interesting about the Jesse James saddle. I wonder what something like that went for? I have only once ridden Western, on the beach in N Norfolk and the wretched mare (not mine) decided to get down and roll. It was actually quite difficult to get out and over the high pommel in a hurry. and then later setting off at a gallop up the sands you can't stand up and forward like you do in a conventual saddle....horses for courses I suppose. Someone else on this site who's been into Western...I'll let her know you're interestd. Let me know how you get on saddling up your horse. It must be quite different for them too.