Peter Leone's Show Jumping Clinic Success Strategies for Equestrian Competitors

by Jaussi, Kimberly S.; Leone, Peter

• ISBN13: 9781603427173
• ISBN10: 1603427171
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-06-05
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC

Summary

For equestrian athletes of all levels, Olympic medalist Peter Leone shares his strategies and methods for success in Peter Leone's Show Jumping Clinic. He coaches riders on the elements of first-rate horsemanship and the foundations of competitive show jumping, sharing his techniques for improving both the physical aspects of riding and the mental strength and focus that are essential to successful competition.

Author Biography

Kimberly S. Jaussi, PhD, is a rider, coach, leadership professor, and author.

Peter Leone was a member of the United States Equestrian Team, winning a silver medal at the 1996 Olympics. Winner of more than 50 Grand Prix competitions, including the 2010 Devon Grand Prix, Leone coaches professionals, amateurs, and juniors for the world's top show jumping, equitation, and hunter competitions.

Table of Contents

Foreword by George Morris
Introduction

Section One. The Fundamentals of Good Riding
Chapter One: Horse to Rider and Back Again
1. The Rider's Aids: The Buttons
2. Thinking about Position: Form and Function
3. Make Friends with Your Horse
4. The Importance of the Right Equipment

Chapter Two: The Biggest Keys
1. The Whole Horse: Mind and Body
2. Ride the Body
3. It's All in the Legs

Chapter Three: Focus on the Flat
1. Setting Goals
2. Contact: Tying It All Together
3. Transitions: Change It Up
4. You're Ready When: Picking the Right Time and Place

Chapter Four: The Art of the Ride
1. First Become a Good Mechanic
2. A Little More Salt? Or a Little More Sugar?
3. What a Feeling!

Section Two. Foundations over Fences
Chapter Five: Make a Commitment
1. Emotional Commitment Comes First
2. Closer Is Better, Almost Always
3. Make Each Jump Work
4. Ride the Ride You Know Is Right
5. Reset

Chapter Six: Jumping Gymnastics
1. Result: Perfect Position
2. Result: Balance and Timing
3. Result: Adjustability

Chapter Seven: Riding the Lines
1. Direct or Bending: Which Line Will You Ride?
2. Do the Math and See in the Moment
3. Ride the Body for the Best Track

Chapter Eight: The Building Blocks of Today's Courses
1. Isolate the Pieces and Take Them One at a Time
2. Identify the Prime Jumping Questions
3. Ride the Prime Jumping Questions

Section Three. Eyes on the Prize: Competing and Showing
Chapter Nine: Putting It All Together in the Ring
1. Practice, Practice, Practice, Then Trust Your Homework
2. Create Deja Vu Moments
3. Warm Up and Ace the Test

Chapter Ten: Seeking the Medal
1. Medals, Derbies, Classics, and More
2. Planning Your Show Year
3. The Nuances of a Winning Ride

Appendixes
Appendix 1: Test Your Eye
Appendix 2A: Olympic Medals in Show Jumping
Appendix 2B: Show Jumping World Championships
Appendix 2C: ASPCA Maclay Championship Finals
Appendix 3: Road to the Olympics
Appendix 4: Team Leone

Acknowledgments
Interior Photography Credits
Index