Bibliothèque mondiale du cheval

« Since its publication in 1971, this book has established itself as the definitive work on hunter seat equitation. George H. Morris, the leading American coach, former USET member, and still a winning competitor himself, presents his full system of teaching and riding the hunter seat, which is as basic for pleasure riding as it is for showing, hunting and advanced jumping. incorporates This revised edition developments and refinements in techniques, changes in AHSA rules, and new photographs of current winning riders. Starting at the very beginning with proper procedures for mounting. Morris goes on to analyze correct positions at the various gaits, use of aids, and the three Jevels of jumping. There is also instruction for showing, including requirements in Medal, Maclay and USET classes. Throughout, Mr. Morris employs the sound, sensible system he has evolved from the teachings of classical masters and from his own extensive experience —a system that has consistently produced winning riders and horses, Most of the more than one hundred photographs were taken by Mr. Morris himself to illustrate his points specifically. As Mr. Morris points out, a firm foundation in good horsemanship is the basis for all riding pleasure and accomplishment, so that while his book has special value for ambitious students and other trainers, it’s also a precise, practical guide for all would-be equestrians. The teaching of great equitation riders in the American horse show ring today is synonymous with the name of George Morris, and it stands to reason that a book by him would ’open the doors’ to his excellent teaching methods and complete understanding of the horse and rider. "But this book is not only for the horse show rider. It is a book for all riders, beginner and advanced, amateur and teacher. It is a book for learning and review. Throughout, George uses the key words "horse and rider," and I feel that it is on this concept of the horse and rider working together as a unit that his whole teaching is based. For without such unity, the endeavor of any rider to reach perfection is futile. This book deals with all the common faults and vices of both horse and rider, and the correct methods to deal with both. It covers all phases of flat work, both longitudinally and laterally, and takes in the three levels of jumping, along with the intricacies of horse shows. More-over, it has an entire section for the instructor. "This is a book for any horseman’s bookshelf and it is my opinion that in a very short time its pages will be well. worn from use." — Charles Dennehy, Jr. Former Chairman, AHSA Hunter Seat Equitation Committee. » Présentation de l’éditeur (1979)