Hunter Seat Equitation

by MORRIS, GEORGE H.

• ISBN13: 9780385413688
• ISBN10: 0385413688
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1990-06-01
• Publisher: DOUBLEDAY BOOKS

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