Skydragon
Imperial Majesty
- Joined
- Oct 25, 2005
- Messages
- 10,910
- City
- London and Highlands
- Country
- United Kingdom
Not at all, many 'pony clubbers' ride with Hackamores and not everyone was or is a pony club member. I have to point out, that no Western style riders seem to enter the 3 day events!How does the saying go? - imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
Saying that, the Western style of riding still doesn't catch on in England, it's to do with a fear of releasing the contact on the bit - too much Pony Club instilled in everyone.
Different people have their preferences, but most of the riding world use the same riding style as the UK.
It's a little like the difference between riding a BM and a Harley, if you love one, you probably won't like the other!