Hunter Seat Equitation,9780385413688

Hunter Seat Equitation

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Edition: 3rd
ISBN13: 9780385413688
ISBN10: 0385413688
Format: Hardcover
Pub. Date: 1990-06-01
Publisher(s): DOUBLEDAY BOOKS
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Summary

A classic by a world-renowned teacher and master equestrian--the definitive work on the art of teaching and riding the hunter seat, now updated to include refinements in Morris's insightful program of riding instruction. B & W photographs throughout

Author Biography

A world-renowned teacher and master equestrian.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments v
List of Diagrams
xiii
List of Illustrations
xiv
Foreword xix
Conrad Homfeld
Introduction xxi
Introduction to the Second Edition xxiii
Introduction to the Third Edition xxv
PART I THE RIDER
Position of the Rider
3(18)
Mounting and Dismounting
3(2)
Stirrup Length
5(1)
Basic Position Defined
6(4)
Basic Position Adjusted
10(1)
Two- and Three-point Contact
11(3)
Upper Body Angulation
14(3)
Riding Without Stirrups
17(2)
Longeing Horse and Rider
19(2)
The Rider's Aids
21(20)
Natural Versus Artificial Aids
21(1)
Clashing of Aids
22(2)
Coordination of Aids
24(1)
Outside Versus Inside
25(1)
Lateral Versus Diagonal Aids
26(1)
Use of the Rider's Eyes
27(1)
Leg Aids
28(1)
Hands---Good, Bad, ``No,'' Educated
29(1)
The Five Rein Aids
30(4)
Weight as an Aid
34(1)
Spurs
34(1)
The Stick
35(1)
Using the Voice
36(1)
Summary
37(4)
PART II WORK ON THE FLAT
Working Principles in General
41(17)
The Schooling Ring and Its Purposes
41(3)
Diagonals---Leaning, Looking, Glancing, Feeling
44(1)
Leads
45(1)
Speeds at the Different Gaits
46(2)
Punishment and Reward
48(1)
Punishments for Disobedience
49(1)
The Horse's Mouth
49(1)
Bolting
50(1)
Bucking
51(1)
Rearing
52(2)
Shying
54(3)
Summary
57(1)
Horse and Rider at Work---Longitudinally
58(15)
Pace Control
59(1)
Increase of Pace
59(1)
Decrease of Pace
60(1)
Halt
61(2)
Backing
63(2)
Canter Depart
65(2)
From the Canter to a Slower Gait
67(1)
Gallop and Stop
68(1)
Strong Trot
69(1)
Strong Canter
70(1)
Simple Change
71(2)
Horse and Rider at Work---Laterally
73(28)
Bending in the Corners
73(1)
Circling
74(2)
Figure Eight
76(2)
Volte
78(1)
Serpentine
78(2)
Broken Line
80(1)
Half-Turn and Half-Turn in Reverse
81(3)
Turn on the Forehand
84(4)
Turn on the Haunches
88(2)
Change Through the Circle
90(1)
Flying Change
90(2)
Counter Canter
92(3)
Working Routine
95(6)
PART III WORK OVER FENCES THE THREE LEVELS OF JUMPING
Jumping First Level
101(8)
Posting with the Motion
101(1)
Release (Mane)
102(1)
Using the Eyes
103(1)
Heels and Legs
104(1)
Sequence of Obstacles
105(1)
Upper Body Control---Two- and Three-Point Contact
106(3)
Jumping Second Level
109(14)
Release (Crest)
109(1)
Coordinating the Release and Leg
110(1)
Using the Cluck
111(1)
Using the Stick
112(2)
Lines and Turns
114(2)
Combinations
116(2)
Angles
118(1)
Approaching a Course
119(4)
Jumping Third Level
123(20)
Release (``Out of Hand'')
123(2)
Total Position
125(1)
Riding ``With'' Versus ``Behind'' the Motion
126(2)
Lines, Turns, Combinations, Angles
128(2)
Equitation Performances
130(2)
Showmanship
132(1)
Hunter Performances Over an Outside Course
133(1)
Jumper Performances
134(1)
Factors of the Jump
135(8)
PART IV GOING TO HORSE SHOWS HORSE SHOWS---JUST A TEST
Presenting the Horse
143(10)
The Correct Mount
143(4)
A Properly Turned Out Horse
147(2)
Tack
149(4)
What the Rider Should Know
153(22)
A Properly Turned Out Rider
153(2)
General Requirements and Class Routines
155(3)
Maclay, Medal, and USET Classes
158(3)
AHSA Hunter Seat Tests
161(14)
PART V SOME TEACHING SUGGESTIONS
To the Teacher
175(15)
Confidence
175(2)
Overmounting
177(1)
One Thing at a Time
178(1)
Explanation---Demonstration---Observation
179(2)
Repetition
181(1)
Habits
182(1)
Avoiding Waste Motion
183(1)
Finishing the Job
184(1)
A Rider's Emotion
185(2)
Low Jumps
187(1)
Summary
188(2)
A Teaching Program
190(7)
The Instructor and Assistants
190(2)
School Horses
192(2)
Variety in Program
194(3)
Summary 197

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