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Geoff Teall. Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation
Contents
Foreword. George Morris
Introduction. Joe Fargís
1. An Introduction to Balanced Riding. A Definition of Terms
The Benefits of Equitation
The Equitation Foundation
The Larger Picture
2. Why Ride? Motivators and Philosophy. The Classic Approach
Classics in a Modern Age
In with the Old; Out with the New
The Form of Function
Equitation as Art
JUDGE’S CARD. FORM AND FUNCTION
The Classic Position
Keep It Simple
No One Said It Would Be Easy
Building a Solid Foundation
The Fast Way Is the Slow Way
A Talent for Riding
Work with What You Have
Focus on Causes Rather than Symptoms
Instinctive Riding
Watch for “Tack-Masking”
Case Study 1: The Heavy Horse
Case Study 2: Chipping
Stay Cool
Less Is More
Replace Time with Training
10 WAYS TO KEEP YOURCOOL
“Subtract” Tack after Training
Make a Difference for the Better
Worthwhile Warm-Ups
Don’t Forget Downtime
Getting “The Point”
3. Instruction Matters. Assembling Your Riding Team
Your Number One Teammate: The Horse
Good Horses Make Good Riders
Your Coach: The Instructor
Staying in the Game
Choosing an Instructor
Instructors versus Clinicians
15 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF BEFORE DECIDING ON AN INSTRUCTOR
The Instructor: With You for the Long Haul
The Clinician: Short and Sweet
10 QUESTIONS TO ASK A POTENTIAL RIDING INSTRUCTOR
Private Lessons versus Group Instruction
Riding Alone
Riding in Groups
The Student’s Perspective
The Disciplined Rider
Building and Strengthening the Student/Instructor Relationship
Pass It On
Venturing Out on Your Own
If at First You Don’t Succeed…
4. Goal-Oriented Riding. Ride with Purpose
Don’t Ride for Results
What It Takes
Planning for Your Future
Riding toward the Ultimate Goal
Step 1: Start at the End
Step 2: Set a Date for Success
Step 3: What Has to Happen First
Step 4: Evaluate Your Progress
Goal Setting: Low and Slow
Low Expectations
Winning Isn’t Everything
The Quest for Perfection
Practice Pieces
Beware! Don’t Over-Prepare
Peak Planning
The Merits of Competition
Take Note
Gauging Your Progress
The Annual Extra
Train over Time
If You Are Just Beginning
Advice for the Advanced Rider
Above All, Don’t Rush!
5. Riding in Competition. Choosing a Show
Understanding the Sport
Hunt Seat Equitation: Perfect Position
JUDGE’S CARD. TESTING THE EQUITATION RIDER
Hunters: Style and Elegance
Hunter over Fences
JUDGE’S CARD. EVALUATING THE HUNTER HORSE
Hunter under Saddle
Jumpers: Speed and Accuracy
JUDGE’S CARD. JUDGING JUMPERS
The Balanced Competitor
10 NECESSARY PREPARATIONS FOR A SUCCESSFUL SHOW
Making the Most of Your Classes
Keep the End in Sight
6. The Winning Edge. Winning Defined
It’s All in Your Head
Confidence: The Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
Developing Your Mental “Game”
Ride with Vision
Becoming a Good Competitor
Risky Business
Eliminate the Negative
Nothing Beats Preparation
Ten Things I Hate About…
What Cost Winning?
Short-Term Winning = Long-Term Losing
Knowing When to Stop
Maintaining Winning Standards
Making the Best of a Bad Situation
On the Money
Putting Competition in Its Place
The Fear Factor
Mental versus Physical Fear
Fighting Stage Fright, Nerves, and Other Bogeymen
Facing Physical Fear
What if I Fail?
No “Pity Parties”
Set Yourself Up for Success
Maintaining a Winning Perspective
Keeping the Dream Alive
Riding for Life
7. Choosing the Horse. Know What You Need
Competition Concerns
Assess Your Needs
Remain Objective
10 ESSENTIAL TRAITS OF AN EXCELLENT EQUITATION HORSE
The Horse Makes the Rider
Quality First
A Custom Fit
When in Doubt, “Undermount”
Get Help
8. Essential Equipment. Choosing Your Tack
The Saddle
The Long View
Saddle Pads
The Girth
The Bridle
Bits and Bitting
Martingales
Boots and Wraps
What to Wear
Helmet
Boots
Breeches
Shirt
Jacket
Spurs
Crops, Sticks, and Bats
JUDGE’S CARD. WHAT RIDERS WEAR
9. Perfect Position. Understanding and Developing the Physical Aids. Fundamentals of Position
Angle Awareness
The Four Fundamental Parts of the Rider
THE LEG:Building a Solid Foundation
Start with the Stirrup
Heels Down!
Back, Down, and In
Determining Stirrup Length
Exercises with Stirrups
Schooling
The Point
Schooling
The Point
Exercises without Stirrups
Schooling
The Point
Schooling (Beginner)
Schooling (Intermediate)
Schooling (Advanced)
JUDGE’S CARD. SCORING STRENGTHS AND FAULTS IN LEG POSITION
THE BASE:The Seat of Good Riding
Relax the Knee
Hips and Heels in Line
Base Position
To Follow or to Influence?
Angles for Following
Base Function
Base Practice
JUDGE’S CARD. BASE BASICS
THE UPPER BODY:The Balance of Power
Riding to Influence
The Physics of Influencing the Horse
Angles of Influence
An Exercise for the upper Body
Schooling (Beginner)
Schooling (Intermediate)
Schooling (Advanced)
The Point
Eyes Up!
Common Upper Body Faults and How to Fix Them. Riding ahead of the Motion
To Correct the Fault
Roached Back
To Correct the Fault
Riding Too Stiffly
To Correct the Fault
HANDS AND ARMS:Fine-Tuning the Feel
Aim for Independence
The Line to the Mouth
Looking for the Ground
Soft, Straight, and Supple
Perfect Hands
Making Contact
Correcting with Resistance
The Semicircle of Rein Aids
An Exercise for Practicing Position
JUDGE’S CARD. HAND POSITION
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
Correcting Poor Position
Muscle Memory
10. Riding Factors. Identifying the Intangibles
Developing Lightness and Feel
Lightness Defined
Finding Feel
JUDGE’S CARD. AVOIDING EXTREMES
The “Goldilocks Factor”: Feel and Lightness Combined
Exercises for Developing Lightness and Feel
Schooling
The Point
Schooling
The Point
Schooling
The Point
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
Coordinating Aids
Balancing Primary and Secondary Aids
Avoiding Conflict
Exploring Jumping Releases
Long Release
Short Release
Automatic Release
Anatomy of a Jump
Approach
Takeoff
JUDGE’S CARD. BEWARE OF EXAGGERATION
The Jump
Landing
Departure
Relating Stride and Distance between Obstacles
The “Home Base” Pace
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
Counting Strides
Understanding the Factors of Jumping
Exercises to Develop a Feel for Distance
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
The “50 Percent” Rule
Sweet Simplicity
Walking a Course
How to Walk a Distance
What You Can Learn
Walking with Purpose
Typecasting for Success
Memorizing Courses
11. Course Work. Be Prepared
Rails on the Ground
Fence Construction
Practical Considerations
Types of Jumps
When Your Number Is Up
The Home Course Advantage
Preparing the Practice Course
COURTESY CIRCLES
Don’t Cross the Dotted Line
Know Your Horse
The Closing Circle
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
SINGLE JUMPS
The Single Scene
Single on a Circle
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
STRAIGHT LINES
Keep the Pace
Riding the Two-Jump Line
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
Variations
Start at the End: Strategies for Three (or More) Obstacles
Preparation
Schooling (Beginner & Intermediate)
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
JUMPING FROM A TURN
ANGLED JUMPS
What’s the Angle?
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
BENDING (OR BROKEN) LINES
Path + Pace = Distance
Strategies for Bending Distances
Preparation
Schooling (Beginner & Intermediate)
Schooling (Intermediate & Advanced)
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
Straightening Out the Bend
Preparation
Schooling (Beginner)
Schooling (Intermediate)
Schooling (Advanced)
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
More Fences; More Planning
Let’s Talk about Leads
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
END JUMPS
Preparation
Schooling (Beginner)
Schooling (Intermediate)
Schooling (Advanced)
Variations
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
COMBINATIONS AND IN-AND-OUTS
Creative Uses for Combinations
Preparation
Schooling
Variations
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
ROLLBACKS
Slow-Rollers
Preparation
Schooling
Variation
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
WALKING AND TROTTING JUMPS
Walkers
Trotters
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
INVISIBLE JUMPS
Preparation
Schooling
The Point
What Can Go Wrong & How to Fix It
SAMPLE COURSES
Equitation Course
Hunter Course
Jumper Course
12. Notes for Riding Instructors. The Instructor’s Responsibilities
Competence
Safety and Obedience
Empathy
Consistency
Fairness
Barn Management
Other Responsibilities
Student Evaluation
Do More with Less
Evaluating the Lesson Horse
Teaching Considerations
Stupid, versus Nervous and Stupid
Take a Time Out
The Rider’s Time Line
Opportunities for Advancement
Fix Flaws; Stretch Strengths
Stretch—Don’t Break
Secrets of Success
Showing for Success
More Scheduling Concerns
On the Road versus Home Sweet Home
Stretch for Success
The Speed of Success
Doing Your Homework
Effective Instruction
Experience is the Best Teacher
Teaching for the Student, Not the Crowd
Lighten Up
15 KEY QUALITIES OF EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION
One Piece at a Time
Appendix. USEF Hunt Seat Equitation Tests
Glossary
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thanks from Geoff
Thanks from Ami
Index
