Hunter Seat Equitation

, by MORRIS, GEORGE H.

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ISBN: 9780385413688 | 0385413688
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 6/1/1990

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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

Acknowledgments

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

(18)

Mounting and Dismounting

(2)

Stirrup Length

(1)

Basic Position Defined

(4)

Basic Position Adjusted

(1)

Two- and Three-point Contact

(3)

Upper Body Angulation

(3)

Riding Without Stirrups

(2)

Longeing Horse and Rider

(2)

The Rider's Aids

(20)

Natural Versus Artificial Aids

(1)

Clashing of Aids

(2)

Coordination of Aids

(1)

Outside Versus Inside

(1)

Lateral Versus Diagonal Aids

(1)

Use of the Rider's Eyes

(1)

Leg Aids

(1)

Hands---Good, Bad, ``No,'' Educated

(1)

The Five Rein Aids

(4)

Weight as an Aid

(1)

Spurs

(1)

The Stick

(1)

Using the Voice

(1)

Summary

(4)

PART II WORK ON THE FLAT

Working Principles in General

(17)

The Schooling Ring and Its Purposes

(3)

Diagonals---Leaning, Looking, Glancing, Feeling

(1)

Leads

(1)

Speeds at the Different Gaits

(2)

Punishment and Reward

(1)

Punishments for Disobedience

(1)

The Horse's Mouth

(1)

Bolting

(1)

Bucking

(1)

Rearing

(2)

Shying

(3)

Summary

(1)

Horse and Rider at Work---Longitudinally

(15)

Pace Control

(1)

Increase of Pace

(1)

Decrease of Pace

(1)

Halt

(2)

Backing

(2)

Canter Depart

(2)

From the Canter to a Slower Gait

(1)

Gallop and Stop

(1)

Strong Trot

(1)

Strong Canter

(1)

Simple Change

(2)

Horse and Rider at Work---Laterally

(28)

Bending in the Corners

(1)

Circling

(2)

Figure Eight

(2)

Volte

(1)

Serpentine

(2)

Broken Line

(1)

Half-Turn and Half-Turn in Reverse

(3)

Turn on the Forehand

(4)

Turn on the Haunches

(2)

Change Through the Circle

(1)

Flying Change

(2)

Counter Canter

(3)

Working Routine

(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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