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I do working ASH classes with my boy, and am venturing into reining with him. Working ASH classes are similar to reining except ridden in a snaffle with contact and a more 'english' type collection, with more fast turns than reining. My boy seems to differentiate between the different bits quite well. Putting him in the cuirb has actually much improved our stops and turns in the snaffle.

I don't do much dressage, but the few tests I have done on him, he went very well.

I think cross-training is essential to a well rounded horse - I say give him a go and if it isn't working out, just go back to dressage!