Is the riding English or Western style?
The riding is Western style with comfortable saddles. The horses respond to neck reining. The tack is Chilean and comprises metal-framed saddles with leather, felt and sheepskin layers. Rope, rawhide and leather form the bridles, girths, straps and so on. The saddles provide adequate comfort for the long days riding and the stirrups consist of a closed leather cup through which the foot cannot pass. Most of the horses are ridden in simple snaffles. Halters are worn throughout the ride with ropes tied around the horse’s neck for tethering at lunch and rest stops. To allow the horses to graze during their lunch stops hobbles are sometimes used.
