Learning to Ride, Hunt, and Show : A Step-by-Step Handbook for Riders of All Ages

Gordon Wright, the “founding father” of hunter-seat horsemanship is revered by generations of riders at all levels. This book, first published in 1966, covers the fundamentals of riding on the flat and over fences, both at home and in competition. There are also chapters on horse anatomy, stable management, and tack and other equipment, as well as foxhunting and polo (two sports in which the well-round horseman and horsewoman took part). Gordon Wright, the founding father of hunter-seat horsemanship is revered by generations of riders at all levels. This book, first published in 1966, covers the fundamentals of riding on the flat and over fences, both at home and in competition. There are also chapters on horse anatomy, stable management, and tack and other equipment, as well as foxhunting and polo (two sports in which the well-rounded horseman and horsewoman took part) The horse : His regions Conformation Illnesses Stable vices Colors, markings, measurements, age determination Grooming Equipment The rider : Training the horse, reward and punishment Learning to learn Mounting and dismounting The elementary aids The posting trot Putting the horse into a canter The canter and gallop Jumping : The advanced aids Schooling movements. Social media campaign. First time in paperback. With a new foreword by George Morris, former coach of the United States Olympic equestrian team. Approximately four million Americans are involved in the sport of equestrian, and approximately three million horses are used in the Us solely for equestrian.