A 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

Provides step-by-step instructions in the techniques and figures of this riding style, and discusses selections of horses, equipment and clothing

Still the only book on how to judge hunt-seat show classes! Experienced instructor and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) registered judge Anna Jane White-Mullin provides the definitive resource for aspiring judges and competitors alike. Judging Hunters includes: 100 photographs of correct and incorrect positions of horses and riders; explanations of how to develop an eye for conformation classes, score hunters, and equitation riders on the flat and over fences; and a complete discussion of 2006 USEF rules and tests. This new, revised edition continues to be a valuable asset to those preparing for a career as a trainer or judge, or just moving up through the ranks of hunter/jumper competition. Anna Jane White-Mullin serves as a judge, clinician, and lecturer throughout North and South America.

Discover how to increase the effectiveness of the time you spend in the saddle, whether you are a beginning hunt seat rider or a seasoned competitor. Geoff Teall—noted judge, trainer, and clinician—helps you put together an unbeatable package, including: Setting riding goals Finding the right horse and instructor Developing confidence and facing your fears Dressing for success in and out of the show ring Walking any course Seeing distances Jumping from a turn Angled jumps and end jumps Combinations, in-and-outs, and more Whether the first step on the road to a medal, or a tool to revitalize an experienced rider’s passion for the sport, this book will help you put the pieces together for that perfect, polished round.

Written by two internationally recognised experts, Equitation Science is the first book to draw together the principles of this emerging field into a much-needed coherent source of information. The goal of equitation science is to enhance our understanding of how horses think and learn, and to use their natural behaviour to train, ride or compete with them in as fair a manner as possible. The welfare consequences of training and competing horses under different protocols are explored. Drawing on traditional and emergent techniques, this book incorporates learning theory into an ethical equine training system suitable for all levels. It also focuses on evidence-based approaches that improve rider safety. "Equitation Science is one of those rare books that is going to change the way we train and manage horses forever. It brings together a fundamental understanding of the way horses think and behave and presents a system of modern training that has the welfare of the horse at its core – it must be the foundation work for the next generation of professional and amateur riders and trainers. Riders will ride better, trainers will train better and we will have happier, healthier horses." —Wayne Channon, International Grand Prix Rider "I found this a very interesting and enlightening book. Equitation Science will help anyone involved with horses to understand them more and to be more effective in their training and education. The knowledge this brings to anyone involved with horses should help to make the horses’ lives easier and therefore allow the partnership between humans and equines to flourish." —Yogi Breisner, British Eventing Performance Manager "Equitation Science is an ambitious and thorough look at an enormous range of areas, approaches and factors concerning the training of horses. The authors have an underlying theme to their text of scientifically assessing and then also promoting the use of ethical and humane methods of horse training to increase all sport horses’ welfare and happiness within their sporting requirements. Equitation Science also provides an invaluable insight as to how and why what we do with our horses actually works." —Paul Tapner, Professional International Advanced Eventing Rider, Badminton CCI**** 2010 Winner

Achieve total synchronisation with your horse by using Heather Moffett's non-confrontational training methods - and make riding a totally rewarding experience. Partnership, not domination, is the key to success.

This is the first book for young riders about the science behind horse training. It provides simple explanations of the principles of Equitation Science and offers an evidence-based insight into how the horse thinks, learns and behaves. It is full of useful training exercises and fun facts and is highly recommended for all young (and not so young) horse lovers.