On seats and saddles, bits and bitting, and the prevention and cure of restiveness in horses
Author: Francis Dwyer
Publisher:
Published: 1868
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13:
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Saddle Seat Equitation
Author: Helen K. Crabtree
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 372
ISBN-13: 9780385172172
DOWNLOAD EBOOKProvides step-by-step instructions in the techniques and figures of this riding style, and discusses selections of horses, equipment and clothing
The Dressage Seat
Author: Anja Beran
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Published: 2021-07-07
Total Pages: 396
ISBN-13: 1646011236
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith stunningly beautiful photographs and clear descriptions, classical dressage authority Anja Beran breaks down the physical requirements of the rider's seat on the horse, as well as its responsibilities during various movements—from the gaits and paces to lateral work, lead changes, piaffe, passage, and pirouettes. Beran provides a unique perspective on the use of breath when riding, citing the recommendations of a classically-trained opera singer who regularly works with Beran and her riding students to develop their deep breathing skills. “A relaxed seat,” Beran says, “is never possible with restricted breathing.” In addition, she explores the need for an improved inner attitude in order to truly refine your seat on a horse. Fear, stress, and tension all interfere with your ability to focus on the horse and connect with him during the time you are together. Simple practices can help open and calm the mind, and over time, contribute to an overall better outlook and enhanced physical capacity. In the second half of the book, Beran is joined by her personal physiotherapist and dance teacher for an in-depth look at human anatomy and how it functions in conjunction with the horse. Practical exercises give readers easy ways to improve mobility, strength, stability, coordination, perception, and overall posture, with superb results.
The Horse's Pain-Free Back and Saddle-Fit Book
Author: Joyce Harman
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Published: 2018-02-01
Total Pages: 499
ISBN-13: 1570768935
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhen your horse suddenly develops a performance problem or a bad attitude and neither seem to be remedied by new training techniques or medical care, you often face months—even years—of frustration and career limitation. Dr. Joyce Harman, veterinarian and respected saddle-fitting expert, states that 75 percent of horses with such issues are simply reacting to pain caused by ill-fitting saddles. And, as she explains in this thorough and highly illustrated book, poor saddle fit can be corrected with patience and know-how.
The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging
Author: Anna Jane White-Mullin
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Published: 2008-12-01
Total Pages: 626
ISBN-13: 1570765634
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe USEF and USPC have both listed The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging by Anna-Jane White-Mullin as recommended reading. Never before has such a complete text on the American hunt seat and equitation disciplines been compiled! Based on Anna Jane White-Mullin's now out-of-print bestseller Winning and chock full of gorgeous, full-color photographs taken at Beacon Hill Show Stables owned by Stacia Madden, The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging provides every aspiring equestrian the means for achieving greatness in the show ring. Beginning with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of horsemanship—recently re-emphasized as compulsory by such luminaries of the sport as George Morris—and progressing through essential schooling exercises in the development of the hunter or equitation mount, as well as advanced concepts applicable to upper-level competition, Part One lays the amateur's riding and training foundation. You'll find: • Discussion of collection and lengthening—long, medium, and short frames • Flatwork for improving the basic gaits—cadence, pace, and transitions • Training and showing tips for USEF Tests 1-19—patterns and how to prepare for them • Introduction to hunter and equitation jump courses—basic, intermediate, and advanced As an added bonus, the education of the rider is made complete with the inclusion of White-Mullin's famous text on judging hunters and equitation. Offering a complete discussion of the USEF rules, requirements, and tests, the second part of the book explains what judges look for and the training methods necessary to achieve the desired results.
Riding with seat aids - the science behind an almost forgotten art
Author: Brigitte Kaluza
Publisher: Brigitte Kaluza
Published: 2023-02-06
Total Pages: 189
ISBN-13: 3000747036
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRiding with seat aids is based on two principles - the mutual transmission of body oscillations between horse and rider and the mutual, mostly subconscious perception of the body. Accordingly, riding with seat aids is traditionally also learned subconsciously, preferably in childhood by practicing on a horse acting as a teacher. Modern science, however, can explain how it works to ride with seat aids only. Whoever understands the biomechanics of the body oscillations of horse and rider can become aware of the communication via body perception and thus also consciously learn to ride in movement symbiosis with the horse.
Hunter Seat Equitation
Author: George H. Morris
Publisher: Doubleday Books
Published: 1979
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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
The Whole Horse Catalog
Author: Gail Rentsch
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 1998-12-17
Total Pages: 356
ISBN-13: 0684839954
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA guide to owning, riding, and caring for a horse, with information on selection, apparel, stabling, health, grooming, feeding, equestrian sports, tack, and other subjects.
