Steven Scoggins

Do you prefer to ride bosal horses or bridle horses? Why?

It is always fun to watch the young horses grow in the bosal, but nothing beats a great bridle. The connection and precision that you can achieve with a good bridle horse can feel like the ride of a lifetime.

How do you make a pleasure horse look like it’s a pleasure to ride? What traits must they have?

The horse needs to be smooth gaited and a willing partner. It needs to look like the horse and rider could do it longer than the few minutes required in the class.

What is the key to a good warm up prior to a class?

A good warm up will vary between horses and riders, but the key is to put the horse and rider team in the best position to be successful in the ring. For some that may mean a quick warm up before they head to the in gate; for others it may require more time for the rider to get comfortable and work off any pre-show jitters.

Tell us about your favorite pair of boots. Any boots that feel broken in on day one.

What horse past and present, exemplifies the western pleasure discipline? Monaco Jullyen V.