books about: equitation

books about: equitation

books:

Equitation

Academic Equitation (Allen Classic Series)

Albert Eugene Edouard Decarpentry

J.A.Allen & Co Ltd, 2001

Academic Equitation is a classical work
Academic Equitation by Albert Eugene Edouard Decarpentry (1878-1956) is a masterful piece by a classical dressage rider. The man who brought us the axiom "When hands, no legs; when legs, no hands." This is one of my most favorite dressage books. I own a previous ...

Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation: Develop a Winning Style

Geoff Teall, Ami Hendrickson

Trafalgar Square Books, 2006

valuable resource
This book would appeal most to the amateur competitor on the 'A' circuit or an aspiring trainer who is just about to start coaching at that level. It's essentially an experts recipe for success at this competitive level. If you're already a competitor at that level and ...

101 Horsemanship & Equitation Patterns: A Western & English Ringside Guide for Practice & Show

Cherry Hill

Storey Publishing, LLC, 1999

An excellant book!
This is an excellant book for anyone practicing for shows or just wanting to improve their riding skills. It has patterns for beginning, intermediate, and advanced riders. It also explains how to work the patterns. I strongly recommend it.

The Complete Guide to Hunter Seat Training, Showing, and Judging: On the Flat and Over Fences
Anna Jane White-Mullin

Trafalgar Square Books, 2008

Written by an expert clinician and judge, this is the first truly comprehensive manual on training horses and riders for hunter seat competitions. The opening chapters describe the best training methods, from flatwork and walking courses to advanced jumping exercises involving cavalletti and gymnastics, all set within a sound overall training ...

Hunter Seat Equitation

George H. Morris

Doubleday, 1990

Best book on riding
This is the best book on how to ride. Written logically, and so the reader can understand how to ride. Watch the video after reading the book. Every time you read it, you get more out of it.

Judging Hunters and Hunter Seat Equitation: A Comprehensive Guide for Exhibitors and Judges

Anna Jane White-Mullin

Trafalgar Square Books, 2006

A "must have" book!
This book explains the many aspects of hunters and Eq. over fences and on the flat. It explains in great detail what the judges want to see and how to get it! I would reccomend this book!

Saddle Seat Equitation

Helen K. Crabtree

Doubleday, 1982

Saddle Seat Equitation by Helen K. Crabtree
This is an absolutely superb treatise on Saddle Seat Equitation, particularly for those new to the sport. Even for experienced Saddle Seat riders, there is probably no clearer explanation of the basics of showing the saddle horse anywhere, and we all need a bit of ...

Enlightened Equitation: Riding in True Harmony With Your Horse

Heather Moffett

David & Charles, 1999

This book is amazing! I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who..
I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who rides. Young, old, learning or advanced. This book has LOTS of great techniques, and ideas. I really liked this book because the approaches used are soft on the horse, and easy for the rider to execute. Two pieces of ...

The BHS Manual of Equitation: The Training of Horse and Rider

British Horse Society

Kenilworth Pr, 2001

BHS Exam Manual
This is the riding manual that corresponds to the British Horse Society (BHS) horsemastership (Stage) exams. It covers material from learning to mount and lead a horse up to teaching the piaffe and cross-country riding. Surprisingly compact at 144 pages, this book ...

Winning: A Training and Showing Guide for Hunter Seat Riders

Anna Jane White-Mullin

Trafalgar Square Publishing, 1991

Learn to Win
I am an upper level reining competitor who took a class in Hunter/Jumpers to broaden my knowledge and skills in the Jumper world. This book was used as a text for the class. The book begins with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of horsemanship and ...

Horse Master's Reference Volume 2: Riding & Equitation
Melanie Patton

CreateSpace, 2008

A detailed study of horsemanship, equitation and calisthenics written in a precise, comprehensible format for any horseperson about any horse. The goal of every horseperson is to ride with seemingly invisble aids because a properly trained horse and an effective rider work together with harmony, lightness, balance and finesse. This book will help ...

Masters of Equitation on Collecting and Lengthening (Masters of Equitation Series)
Martin Diggle

J. A. Allen, 2002

For each fascinating volume in the Masters of Equitation series, Martin Diggle has perused the literature of equitation, from Xenophon to the present day, and collected the views of leading authorities on a specific gait or movement.

Classical Circus Equitation Liberty, High School, Quadrilles & Vaulting

H. J. Lijsen

Hyperion Books, 1990

More fun training
I love this book, sadly currently out of print. It is perfect for owners of Iberian horses and their descendent breeds as they find the work fun and easy. The methods are clearly explained - no mystique - and the results astounding. Sylvia Stanier is a comsumate horse ...

Saddle Seat Equitation

DoubleDay, 1970

The #1 Book On the Subject!
If you are even thinking about riding Saddle Seat you should own a copy of Saddle Seat Equitation. It explains everything from proper hand and foot position to how to go about riding patterns and showing your horse.

Masters of Equitation on Counter-Canter and Flying Changes (Masters of Equitation Series)
Martin Diggle

J. A. Allen, 2002

For each fascinating volume in the Masters of Equitation series, Martin Diggle has perused the literature of equitation, from Xenophon to the present day, and collected the views of leading authorities on a specific gait or movement.