English Saddle/Style or Western One?

At PlanaKon we tend to prefer the English style (also called classic and/or sport one) of riding. We de recognize the western saddle benefits: increased stability at the saddle, wider contact surface with the horse’s back, comfort for work from the saddle etc…

But we are confident that the English saddle gives to the rider much more opportunities to be flexible, to be in much closer contact with the horse, to change the riding position according the temp of the ride, and to jump; that all is almost impossible with Western saddle; in addition the English one as a rule is significantly lighter saddle. All these considerations make us to definitely prefer English style. We will be glad to hear your opinion/s as well as consideration/s on these topics.

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