Showing for Beginners, New and Revised A Guide for Novice Hunter-Seat Show Riders of All Ages
by McEvoy, HallieEdition: Revised
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2007-06-01
Publisher(s): Lyons Press
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Summary
In the ten years since this book was first published, the USEF, American horse sport's governing body, has revised and added rules and regulations that affect novice hunter- seat riders. This user-friendly and encouraging guide reflects those changes and offers invaluable advice for riders, parents, and trainers: how to find an appropriate show and trainer; horse and rider preparation; entry requirements; show-ring etiquette; and what judges look for in a range of novice-level classes. Updated photos enhance the text and provide a more contemporary look.
Author Biography
Hallie McEvoy has been a riding instructor and a licensed U.S. Equestrian Federation judge. Her articles have appeared in many equestrian magazines. She lives in Bolton Valley, Vermont.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | p. vii |
| Acknowledgments | p. xi |
| Introduction to Second Edition | p. xiii |
| Getting Started | p. 1 |
| Riding Lessons | |
| Show Preview-Going as a Spectator | |
| Finding a Show Coach | |
| Getting Fit | p. 19 |
| Exercises for Beginners | |
| Mental Preparation-Dealing with Preshow Jitters | |
| Horse Health and Fitness | |
| The Basics of Showing | p. 33 |
| Types of Shows-Schooling, Open, and USEF | |
| Types of Classes and Class Requirements | |
| Show Clothing and Fashions | |
| Sportsmanship, Etiquette, and Horse Show Customs | |
| Rules and Regulations | |
| Safety at Horse Shows | |
| Expenses of Showing | |
| Horse Show Preparation | p. 73 |
| Filling Out Entry Forms | |
| Preparing the Horse-Bathing, Brushing, and Braiding | |
| Cleaning and Polishing Tack | |
| Trailering Arrangements and Preparing the Horse to Ship | |
| Tips for Your First Show | p. 87 |
| Before You Leave Home | |
| Arriving at the Show Grounds | |
| Warming Up and Schooling | |
| Ring Savvy-Catching the Judge's Eye | |
| Evaluating Your Show Performance | |
| Focusing on Fun | |
| Purchasing a Show Horse or Pony | p. 107 |
| Working with a Trainer to Locate a Horse | |
| Finding and Trying Horses and Ponies | |
| Consulting the Veterinarian | |
| Talent and Disposition of Different Breeds | |
| Price Ranges for Beginner Show Horses and Ponies | |
| Purchasing Tack, Equipment, and Supplies | |
| Conclusion | p. 139 |
| Organizations and Clubs for Hunter Seat Riders | p. 141 |
| Major North American Horse Shows | p. 147 |
| Glossary | p. 151 |
| Index | p. 155 |
| Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved. |
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