Horses & Horseback Riding By Marisa Mendenhall
Different Breeds There are about 267 different breeds of horses from all over the world Certain breeds serve specific purposes; racing, riding style, work, showing, pleasure breeds/all_landing.aspx breeds/all_landing.aspx Quarter HorseArabianWarmblood Percheron Thoroughbred
Horse Color Each breed of horse can have several different colors and markings colors.html colors.html Chestnut Bay Palomino Apaloosa Dappled GreyPaint
Riding Styles Two main styles: different apparel and equipment English Western
Riding Style: English Typical Apparel: helmet, breaches, crop, jacket, tall boots and sometimes spurs
Riding Style: English Basic Equipment: small flat saddle, girth, saddle pad, bridle with reins in two hands, bit aining/beginning_rider/english_western102200a/
Riding Style: Western Typical Apparel: Cowboy hat, wranglers and chaps, spurs, dress shirt, cowboy boots
Riding Style: Western Equipment: large horned saddle, cinch, saddle pad, bridle with reins in one hand, bit, beginning_rider/english_western102200a/