Hehe. This is a thread FULL of questions. Please don't think I know nothing about horses...I do...just not this stuff :]




What is the difference between a trot and a jog (western..?)? Because Ive seen videos of people joggin their horse, and it looks different then an english trot...
It's like a sitting trot in english, you dont post you bounce but have to keep your seat.

...and is there any difference between canter and lope?
No.

Does lifting your hands make you sit straighter when cantering?
No Your supposed to keep your hands low lean back but not too much, your not supposed to sit up straight like when you trot and post.

Also...does jumping jumps with one stride in between them help slow your horse?
I don't think so.
Oh and one more thing...When tightening the girth on a western saddle...if there's no buckle, how do you tighten is securely? (and whats the deal with the two girth thingies?)
It seems complicated at first but it gets really easy after someone shows you. It's way to complicated to explain over the net. Just get someone to show you.

Hope you guys don't think I'm super stupid.
No, but I think your instructor might be.

-Melanie