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

by Cherry Hill, Richard Klimesh (Illustrator)

Overview

This sequel to Cherry Hill's top-seller 101 Arena Exercises presents step-by-step instructions for unique patterns in the most popular classes of English and Western competition. The book's comb-bound format allows it to hang in the barn or lay flat on a barrel for easy reference. Full-page arena maps for every pattern make this the perfect in-the-saddle workbook for riders of all abilities.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781603423915
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	06/24/2010
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Cherry Hill is an internationally known instructor and horse trainer and has written numerous books, including 101 Arena Exercises for Horse & Rider, Horsekeeping on a Small Acreage, How to Think Like a Horse, What Every Horse Should Know, and Horse Care for Kids. Visit her at www.horsekeeping.com, where you can find information on her books, DVDs, and horsekeeping knowledge.

Richard Klimesh cares for five horses on a 70-acre horse facility in Colorado. He is a Certified Master Farrier, who has written hundreds of articles on hoof care and horse facilities. He is the Webmaster of www.horsekeeping.com and the producer of Horsekeeping Videos.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

FOREWORD

INTRODUCTION

The Rider's Position and Performance

The Natural Aids

The Ideal Horse

Class Routine

Riding Patterns

Preparation Prevents Problems

Preparing for a Pattern at Home

At the Show

Pattern Instructions

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP

What Is Good Horsemanship?

Tack

Gaits

Maneuvers

Usually Not Allowed

WESTERN HORSEMANSHIP PATTERNS

Beginning Western Horsemanship Patterns 1-15

Intermediate Western Horsemanship Patterns 16-32

Advanced Western Horsemanship Patterns 33-50

ENGLISH EQUITATION

Hunter Seat Equitation

Saddle Seat Equitation

Dressage Equitation

Class Routine

Gaits

Movements

Usually Not Allowed

ENGLISH EQUITATION PATTERNS

Beginning English Equitation Patterns 51-64

Intermediate English Equitation Patterns 65-86

Advanced English Equitation Patterns 87-101

APPENDIX

INDEX