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SMART HORSE
INDEX
PART 1 DRESSAGE
PART 2 JUMPING
PART 3 SHOWING HORSES IN HAND
SECTION A: SADDLEBREDS
SECTION B: ARABIANS
SECTION C: VARIOUS BREEDS
PART 4 ENDURANCE
PART 5 SADDLEBREDS
PART 6 TENTPEGGING
PART 1 DRESSAGE
INDEX
CHAPTER 1 THE CLASSICAL SEAT AND BALANCE
The back and pelvis – be flexible. Developing the desired seat. The legs. The upper leg. The lower leg. The leg aids. The hands. Correct position of arms and hands. Using the seat. Using the seat bones. The seat bones and collection. Summery
CHAPTER 2 AN UNDERSTANDING OF EQUINE PSYCHOLOGY
The first point. Secondly, horses learn by association. Thirdly. In the fourth place. The fifth point. The following point (sixth). Point number seven. The eighth point. The ninth point. Lastly.
CHAPTER 3 TRAINING THE HORSE: SUPPLENESS
Two types of suppleness. Exercises to supple a horse. Further reading.
CHAPTER 4 TRAINING THE HORSE: STRAIGHTENING THE HORSE
Figure 8. Serpentines. Leg yield.
CHAPTER 5 ON THE BIT
Effect of the seat. Developing the desired outline. Steps to supple your horse and round him up.
CHAPTER 6 SHOULDER IN
Advantages. Preparing for the shoulder-in. Aids for shoulder-in. Beginning the shoulder-in. Mistakes to avoid.
CHAPTER 7 LEG YIELD
General mistakes. Benefits. Aids for the leg-yield. Leg-yielding to the right. Additional exercises.
CHAPTER 8 THE HALF HALT
Where to apply it. Executing the half-halt. The half-halt in practice. Bear in mind.
CHAPTER 9 THE REIN BACK
The correct rein back. The aids for rein back.
CHAPTER 10 THE SITTING TROT
Preparation. Lunging. Benefits of lunging and the sitting trot. 5 Balancing exercises.
CHAPTER 11 LUNGING YOUR HORSE
Purposes of lunging. Getting your horse to move off. Controlling the pace. Respect and disrespect. Lunging with bridle, side reins, surcingle or saddle.
CHAPTER 12 REFINING THE BASICS
The most crucial of all building blocks. Responding to aids. Contact. Long and low. Half-halt for the green horse. Transitions. Medium pace. Correct rhythm. The purpose and influence of the Piaffe. Qualities of the ideal Piaffe. Preparation for the Piaffe. Aids for the Piaffe. Teaching the Piaffe – different ways of teaching the Piaffe. Improving the Piaffe. A calm and regular Piaffe. Straightening the horse. Piaffe anywhere in the arena. Piaffe in the right posture. Piaffe with more collection. A more brilliant Piaffe. Piaffe Pirouette. Transition from Piaffe to Passage. Sound advice. Enhancing the engagement of the hind quarters, and height of hind and front legs. The relationship between Piaffe and Passage.
CHAPTER 16 THE PIROUETTE
The ideal Pirouette. The aids for the Pirouette. Teaching the Pirouette. The walk Pirouette. The canter Pirouette from the walk. To teach the Pirouette starting from the canter. Sound advice.
CHAPTER 17 SELECTING A DRESSAGE HORSE by Candice Hobday, a leading South African Dressage trainer
In this article we will discuss the first two points:
- Select the right horse:
1.Temperament
2. Conformation
3. Movement
4. Compatibility
There are two definite types of Dressage horses:
- Amateur horses
- Professional horses
2. Keep him healthy
PART 2 JUMPING
CHAPTER 1 THE JUMPING POSITION
Between jumps. Riding position between fences. Position over fences. Diagrams and photos to illustrate correct position.
CHAPTER 2 COMMON PROBLEMS WITH JUMPERS
First problem: Horse refuses to jump, jumps hesitantly, or stops before the fence.
Problem 2: The horse hesitates or slows down as it approaches the fence.
Problem 3: Rushing towards and over the jump.
Problem 4: The horse runs away after the jump.
Problem 5: Over excited and over fresh.
Problem 6: The horse leans on the bit, resists the aids and rushes the fence.
Problem 7: The horse approaches the fence in a crooked line.
Problem 8: The horse jumps from a corner instead of straight through the middle of the fence.
Problem 9: The horse is tensed up and is hollowing over the jump.
Problem 10: The horse is careless and constantly hits the poles.
CHAPTER 3 TRAINING THE JUMPER
Session 1. Session 2. Session 3. Session 4. Session 5. Making the jump higher.
PART 3 SHOWING HORSES IN HAND
SECTION A
SADDLEBREDS
CHAPTER 1 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR SHOW FOALS
CONFORMATION
Head. Neck. Shoulder. Chest and rump. Back and loin. Croup and hind quarters. Hind legs. Front legs. Hooves. Coat. Mane and tail. Expression. Movement. General appearance. Breeding for halter classes. Making a selection.
CHAPTER 2 PREPARATION FOR HALTER CLASSES
Step 1: Join up. Getting the halter on. Desensitizing. Moving and positioning the colt. Positioning and being led.
CHAPTER 3 TRAINING, CONDITIONING AND SHOWING
Haltering and commencing show training. Feeding. Training. Finishing off. Shoeing the weanling. At the show. Parasite control and conditioning. Loading.
CHAPTER 4 TRAINING, SHOWING AND CONDITIONING THE YEARLING
After the weanling shows. Shoeing. Training. First stage of conditioning and training. Serious training. Fine tuning. General advice. Showing.
CHAPTER 5 TRAINING OF SADDLEBRED FOALS FOR HAND CLASSES
By C.J.du Plessis, breeder, trainer and exhibitor of numerous S.A.Champion Saddlebred in hand classes. Many times judge of South African National Saddlebred Championships.
Starting point. The basic procedure.
CHAPTER 6 SADDLEBRED STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE AS DETERMINED BY JUDGE’S SOCIETY
Temperament. Gaits, action and stamina. Height. Head. Neck. Shoulder. Back. Barrel. Fore legs. Pasterns. Hindquarters. Tail. The importance of setting in Three and Five Gaited Saddlers.
JUDGING OF HALTER CLASSES: SADDLEBRED FOALS
Observations by judges.
SECTION B
ARABIANS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO SHOWING ARABIANS IN HALTER CLASSES
By Leon Botha, internationally recognized Arabian halter trainer
Starting point. The psychology of horse training. Train for halter classes with the future in mind. Building respect.
SECTION C
VARIOUS BREEDS
CHAPTER 1 BREED STANDARDS FOR VARIOUS BREEDS
BREED STANDARDS FOR FRIESIAN HORSES
BREED STANDARDS FOR S.A.VLAAM
DESCRIPTION OF THE WELSH MOUNTAIN PONY AND WELSH PONY
BREED STANDARDS FOR APPALOOSA
PART 4 ENDURANCE
CHAPTER 1 STARTING THE ENDURANCE HORSE
CHAPTER 2 PREPARATION OF THE ENDURANCE HORSE
CHAPTER 3 THE RELIABLE, WELL SCHOOLED HORSE
The horse which runs into a corner if you want to catch him. Videos, books and clinics. The approach to training principles. Procedure for Single Rein Stop (SRS).Advantages of disengaging the hindquarters. Slow hands. Backing. Spooking – its causes and remedy. Spooking – an overlooked jewel in solving the problem.
CHAPTER 4 AT THE VET By Janita Doyer
CHAPTER 5 WHEN TO FEED YOUR ATHLETE
What and when should I feed my horse before exercise or competitions. Concentrated feed (hard feed or grain). Feeding hay. The days leading up to the competition. Fasting before competition? Competition day.
CHAPTER 6 FEEDING FOR ENDURANCE RACING by Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
Athletic demands. Key nutrients. Liquid and electrolyte losses. Before, during and after a ride.
PART 5 SADDLEBREDS
CHAPTER 1 FLEXION AND COLLECTION
The desensitizing pen. The long lines. Other techniques: Small circle. Backing. The jog cart. Bitting rig. Other common devices. Side passes. Dressage. The most effective and fastest technique to teach a horse flexion. Poll flexion
CHAPTER 2 THE PESSOA
The pessoa – one of the least known, but one of the most valuable pieces of equipment in a horse’s development in preparation for training.
CHAPTER 3 A FEW BASIC HINTS FOR GAITED HORSES ( SADDLEBRED, BOERPERD ETC.)
Tips for teaching a horse to rack. Racking tie ropes.
CHAPTER 4 THE EASY HORSE SYSTEM FOR DEVELOPING A SUPER HORSE, READY FOR TRAINING IN A SPECIFIC DISCIPLINE
Exercise and muscle building. Developing form in a show horse. Grooming and trimming. Feeding and conditioning. Minerals and vitamins. The neck sweat blanket.
PART 6 TENTPEGGING
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 HISTORY OF TENTPEGGING
Historical background. The sport today. Tentpegging in South Africa.
Tentpegging structure in South Africa:
Judges
Trainers
Distinguishing between juniors and seniors
Teams which can be reached
During competition the following teams are
being elected:
Juniors
Seniors
Contestants
Horses
Armor and saddlery:
The lance
The sword
Revolver
The pricker
Saddlery
The sport:
Speed. Pegs.
Items and point system:
Individual / Single items:
Single lance
Single sword
Ring and peg
Orange and peg
Handling of armor
Team items:
Half section sword
Half section lance
Section lance
Section sword
Indian File lance
Indian File sword