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Judging Hunters and Equitation demystifies the subjective process of judging hunters and hunter seat equitation. It is the definitive book on the subject written for riders, trainers, parents, and other officials. The book delves into the history of the sport, and how the rules and regulations evolved based on fox hunting. The authors explain how and why faults are scored, the process judges use to mark their cards, score, and place horses in their respective classes. They identify the ideals judges seek in the hunter and equitation rings, strategies to help riders improve their performances, and analyze how major competitions are judged.
List of contents
Foreword
Preface - Julie Winkel
Preface - Tricia Booker
Introduction
1. History of the Hunter and Hunter Seat Equestrian Disciplines
2. The Ideal Show Hunter
3. Models and In-Hand Classes
4. The Ideal Pony Hunter
5. Tack, Equipment and Turnout
6. Strategy In the Hunter Ring
7. The Ideal Equitation Rider
8. Strategy in the Equitation Ring
9. The Mystery of the Card
10. A Judge's Perspective
11. Hunter Derbies and the Green Incentive
12. Becoming a Judge
13. Judging IEA, IHSA and NCEA
14. Judging the Equitation Finals - Julie's Perspective
15. Final Thoughts
About the Author - Julie Winkel
About the Author - Tricia Booker
Index
About the author
Tricia Booker is a lifelong equestrian, U.S. Equestrian Federation R-rated judge in hunters, hunter breeding, and hunter/jumping seat equitation, and she has more than 30 years of judging experience. She owns and operates Cameron Green Media LLC and is an award-winning editor, writer, and photographer. An avid equestrian, she rides, trains, and shows hunters and jumpers and teaches judging clinics. In addition to co-authoring Judging Hunters & Equitation, she has written thousands of articles for an array of magazines, newspapers, and websites.
Summary
Judging Hunters and Equitation demystifies the subjective process of judging hunters and hunter seat equitation. It is the definitive book on the subject written for riders, trainers, parents, and other officials. The book delves into the history of the sport, and how the rules and regulations evolved based on fox hunting. The authors explain how and why faults are scored, the process judges use to mark their cards, score, and place horses in their respective classes. They identify the ideals judges seek in the hunter and equitation rings, strategies to help riders improve their performances, and analyze how major competitions are judged.
