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Schooling and Riding the Sport Horse: A Modern American Hunter/Jumper System »
Authors: Paul D. Cronin, Joe Fargis
ISBN-13: 9780813922874, ISBN-10: 0813922879
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Virginia Press
Date Published: October 2004
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Author Biography: Paul D. Cronin
Book Synopsis
In this guide for professional and amateur riders and trainers, Cronin gives an in-depth presentation of the American forward riding system that is the basis of hunter/jumper riding. He reveals how the rider's position and controls are essential to the training of the horse and explains how to gain the horse's trust and cooperation. The volume is illustrated throughout with drawings and photographs in b&w and color. Cronin (emeritus, Sweet Briar College) has taught riding clinics throughout the U.S. for over 40 years. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Table of Contents
| Introduction : historical perspectives, concepts, and definitions of the modern American forward riding system | 3 | |
| Ch. 1 | Overview of position and its theory | 23 |
| Ch. 2 | Levels and characteristics of controls in the American forward riding system | 39 |
| Ch. 3 | Inherited basic principles of forward riding schooling | 77 |
| Ch. 4 | Evaluating and selecting a horse for and in schooling | 83 |
| Ch. 5 | Preschooling preparation : handling the foal to age two | 102 |
| Ch. 6 | The philosophy for schooling in the modern hunter/jumper system | 107 |
| Ch. 7 | Establishing cooperation, starting stabilization : schooling period 1 | 113 |
| Ch. 8 | Developing the balance of the young horse : schooling period 2 | 129 |
| Ch. 9 | Achieving stabilization and introducing passive contact : schooling period 3 | 141 |
| Ch. 10 | Introducing lateral and longitudinal exercises, jumping, and fieldwork : schooling period 4 | 158 |
| Ch. 11 | Progressive combinations, uneven terrain, and flat work without sacrificing softness : schooling period 5 | 179 |
| Ch. 12 | Developing quality movement, experienced jumping, and program rides : schooling period 6 | 200 |
| Ch. 13 | Advanced schooling on the flat and over fences : schooling period 7 | 222 |
| App. I | Setting combinations and jumps for different levels of schooling | 255 |
| App. II | References for forward riding, the sport horse system, and American hunter riding | 266 |
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