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Foreword by George Morris

Introduction by Joe Fargis

1 An Introduction to Balanced Riding

A Definition of Terms

The Benefits of Equitation

2 Why Ride? Motivators and Philosophy

The Classic Approach

Equitation as Art

Building a Solid Foundation

Focus on Causes Rather than Symptoms

Less Is More

Getting “The Point”

3 Instruction Matters

Assembling Your Riding Team

Choosing an Instructor

Instructors versus Clinicians

Private Lessons versus Group Instruction

The Student’s Perspective

Venturing Out on Your Own

4 Goal-Oriented Riding

Ride with Purpose

Planning for Your Future

Goal Setting: Low and Slow

The Quest for Perfection

Train over Time

5 Riding in Competition

Choosing a Show

Understanding the Sport

Hunt Seat Equitation: Perfect Position

Hunters: Style and Elegance

Jumpers: Speed and Accuracy

The Balanced Competitor

Making the Most of Your Classes

Keep the End in Sight

6 The Winning Edge

Winning Defined

It’s All in Your Head

Becoming a Good Competitor

What Cost Winning?

The Fear Factor

Set Yourself Up for Success

Riding for Life

7 Choosing the Horse

Know What You Need

The Horse Makes the Rider

8 Essential Equipment

Choosing Your Tack

What to 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

The Base: The Seat of Good Riding

The Upper Body: The Balance of Power

Hands and Arms: Fine-Tuning the Feel

An Exercise for Practicing Position

10 Riding Factors

Identifying the Intangibles

Developing Lightness and Feel

Exercises for Developing Lightness and Feel

Coordinating Aids

Exploring Jumping Releases

Anatomy of a Jump

Relating Stride and Distance between Obstacles

Understanding the Factors of Jumping

Exercises to Develop a Feel for Distance

Walking a Course

Memorizing Courses

11 Course Work

Be Prepared

The Home Course Advantage

Courtesy Circles

Single Jumps

Straight Lines

Jumping from a Turn

Angled Jumps

Bending (or Broken) Lines

End Jumps

Combinations and In-and-Outs

Rollbacks

Walking and Trotting Jumps

Invisible Jumps

Sample Courses

Equitation Course

Hunter Course

Jumper Course

12 Notes for Riding Instructors

The Instructor’s Responsibilities

Student Evaluation

Evaluating the Lesson Horse

Teaching Considerations

Secrets of Success

Effective Instruction

One Piece at a Time

Appendix: USEF Hunt Seat Equitation Tests

Glossary

Acknowledgments

Index