Showing for Beginners A Guide for Novice Hunter-Seat Show Riders of All Ages

Name: Showing for Beginners A Guide for Novice Hunter-Seat Show Riders of All Ages
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ISBN: 9781599210506

ISBN-10: 1599210509

ISBN-13: 9781599210506

Edition: 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Hallie I. McEvoy, Victor Hugo-Vidal

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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.

Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Globe Pequot Press, The
Publication date: 6/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 159
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.44" tall
Weight: 0.044
Language: English



Foreword



Acknowledgments


Introduction to Second Edition



Getting Started


Riding Lessons


Show Preview-Going as a Spectator


Finding a Show Coach



Getting Fit


Exercises for Beginners


Mental Preparation-Dealing with Preshow Jitters


Horse Health and Fitness



The Basics of Showing


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


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


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


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



Organizations and Clubs for Hunter Seat Riders



Major North American Horse Shows


Glossary


Index