Hunter Seat Equitation

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

A world-renowned teacher and master equestrian.

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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