Geoff Teall on Riding Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation. Geoff Teall

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Ami Hendrickson, Trafalgar Square Publishing, and their associates will not assume any liability for your activities.

      This book provides general information, instructions, and techniques that may not be suitable for everyone. No warranty is given regarding the suitability of this information, the instructions, and techniques to you or other individuals acting under your directions. Qualified personal instruction is suggested to best understand the ideas presented in this volume.

       To Mike Kelly for showing me the path And to my parents, George and Eleanore Teall, for allowing me to follow it

      Contents

       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

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