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2. Unique Competition Styles Of English Saddles Pleasure Hunting & Jumping Dressage EventingSunday, June 27, 2010 3. Characteristics Of The English Style Lightweight Close contact Clear communication between horse and rider Freedom of movement3Sunday, June 27, 2010 4. Seat And Flap Position A deep seat is used in dressage to hold the rider in position, because a at seat is used for jumping to provide freedom of movement. A long, straight ap indicates a straight up-and-down leg position, as in dressage, because eventing and jumping require a shorter ap that tilts forward to allow for the two-point jumping position.4Sunday, June 27, 2010 5. All Purpose English Saddles These saddles are also known as general purpose English saddles. They have a deep seat. The medium to long aps are slightly forward. An all purpose English saddle is used in entry and intermediate level equitation and jumping classes, trail riding and schooling.5Sunday, June 27, 2010 6. Close Contact English Saddles A close contact English saddle has a relatively at seat, occasionally with knee rolls. The aps are well- forward. These are used in hunt seat equitation, hunter- jumper classes, fox hunting and the jumping phase of eventing.6Sunday, June 27, 2010 7. Hunter Jumper English Saddles Hunter jumper English saddles have a moderately deep seat. . They also have medium aps that are somewhat forward. These saddles are used in hunter-jumper classes, fox hunting and eventing.7Sunday, June 27, 2010 8. Dressage Saddles Girth placement is more forward than on other English saddles. The deep seat on a dressage saddle positions the body more forward. The aps are long and straight up and down. These are used only in dressage competitions and training.8Sunday, June 27, 2010 9. Eventing English Saddles In an eventing English saddle, the riders weight is displaced over a wider area of the horses back to prevent fatigue. The saddle has a long, relatively at seat with extra padding. The aps are wider and thicker than other English saddles. They are used in the equitation, jumping and cross country aspects of eventing. 9Sunday, June 27, 2010 10. Other Types Of English Saddles Lightweight racing saddles Polo saddles, side saddles English saddles for children 10Sunday, June 27, 2010 11. Matching Show Clothes Generally, English competition show clothes are made up of tall black boots, light colored breeches, a light colored riding shirt or ratcatcher with a choker or stock tie, a dark helmet and a show coat of either dark hues, beige or grey. Dressage show clothes include tall dark boots, a black dressage show or shadbelly jacket, white breeches, a white show shirt, a dressage top hat and dark gloves. Most competitors wear gloves and carry a crop. 11Sunday, June 27, 2010 12. About The Equestrian Corner The Equestrian Corner is dedicated to the horse riding community in oering equestrian riding apparel, horse riding equipment and information. The Equestrian Corner not only wants riders to succeed, but wants to ensure they have a safe and comfortable ride. Visit The Equestrian Corner for all your equestrian needs today at http://www.theequestriancorner.com 12Sunday, June 27, 2010