Western pleasure

Western pleasure is a type of horse riding that is meant to be comfortable and smooth for the rider and horse. It is a bit like sitting on a couch and moving slowly around the room. The rider and the horse are both supposed to look relaxed and calm while moving in a slow, easy gait. There are specific movements that the horse and rider must do, like walking, trotting, and cantering, and they have to do them in a way that looks graceful and effortless. The judges will look for a horse with a good attitude, who moves in a relaxed and easy way, and who can be controlled by the rider using only their hands and feet. Ultimately, the goal is to show how well the rider and horse can work together, while making it look like they are both having a great time.