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WHAT STYLE OF RIDING DOES THE PONY CLUB TEACH?

Pony Club teaches English riding using the Balanced Seat. This kind of riding is based on a modified dressage seat and includes riding on the flat, jumping, and riding in the open (trail riding and cross-country jumping). This differs from the Forward Seat (used in Hunter equitation) and the Saddle Seat (used with gaited horses).  While riding on the flat, the balanced seat rider's position is upright, with shoulder, hip and heel forming a straight vertical line. 

 

* Hunters - the USPC has just added a Hunter Seat Equitation rating 'tract', although currently there are no competitions in Hunters.
** Drill Team - While there is no USPC discipline called "Drill Team", both Pas de Deux and Quadrilles are included in USPC Dressage competitions.