What You Need
Choosing Your Tack
9 Perfect Position: Understanding and Developing the Physical Aids
Fundamentals of Position
The Four Fundamental Parts of the Rider
The Leg: Building a Solid Foundation
The Base: The Seat of Good Riding
The Upper Body: The Balance of Power
Hands and Arms: Fine-Tuning the Feel
An Exercise for Practicing Position
Identifying the Intangibles
Exercises for Developing Lightness and Feel
Relating Stride and Distance between Obstacles
Understanding the Factors of Jumping
Exercises to Develop a Feel for Distance
Be Prepared
12 Notes for Riding Instructors
The Instructor’s Responsibilities
Appendix: USEF Hunt Seat Equitation Tests
