SADDLE SEAT EQUITATION

by Helen Crabtree ‧ RELEASE DATE: March 27, 1970

Frankly geared to the adult guiding a horse-happy child with an eye on the show ring, this sensible and readable manual is by one of the top equitation instructors-- at least the reader may deduce this from the list of AHSA winners over ten years and their mentors, which Miss Crabtree justifiably inserts at the close. ""Equitation"" as opposed to Sunday horseback riding involves simultaneous education of horse and rider and the aim is ""the absolute maximum of horse performance."" Beginning with instruction in horse selection, Miss Crabtree then posts through rudiments of tack and terms, preparation of horse and rider, first lessons (from top to toe; hands to seat). There is a cautionary chapter on buying a suitable equitation horse for a child--try for the long view of horse and rider reaching perfection together since the ""best"" horse will be merely ""good"" after a short term with a shaky rider. Plenty about shows--from ring work to rider's coiffures. Top gaited for instructors and parents.

Pub Date: March 27, 1970

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Publisher: Doubleday

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Kirkus Reviews Issue: March 1, 1970

Categories: NONFICTION