EQUINE SCIENCE 1 STYLES OF EQUITATION

EQUITATION Equitation is the art and skill or riding a horse. The ability of the rider to communicate with the horse effectively

HORSEMANSHIP The care and management of horses (can include equitation) Knowledge of the horse as an animal (anatomy, physiology, behavior,) Knowledge of proper care of horses at all levels of life (nutrition, medical, etc) Knowledge of equipment and tack and what to use in what situations Knowledge of housing needs Knowledge of transporting and moving

RIDING STYLES English Provides for closer contact and clearer communication with the animal Lightweight (equipment) Provides freedom of movement Western Originally designed for ranch work Heavy duty saddles provide comfort for long duration Protect sides of the animal from brush (range conditions) Pommel for tying off rope Doesn’t allow for as close communication with horse, rider relies on other aids

ENGLISH DISCIPLINES Common Disciplines English Pleasure Hunting Show Jumping Dressage Eventing Polo Racing Steeplechase Saddle seat Side saddle

HUNTSEAT- STYLE A term is used in the US and Canada to refer to a style of forward seat riding commonly found at American horse shows. based on the tradition of fox hunting. competition in North America includes both flat and over fences for show hunters.

ENGLISH PLEASURE A show class in which riders exhibit their horses at the walk, trot, extended trot, canter, and sometimes a hand gallop. Horses exhibit their willingness and obedience to the rider. Riders are judged on their ability to communicate with their horse and in their riding ability/style. Done on the flat 4Us3LslOM

ENGLISH EQUITATION Horse and rider must complete a prescribed pattern. Horses are judged on their calm and quiet obedience to the rider Riders are judged on riding ability 1H8c8O0rbo

EQUITATION OVER FENCES Horse and rider are judged over fences and on the flat. Looks at riders ability, not necessarily horse JbkXpOMvrk

HUNTER-HACK Similar to an equitation class on the flat Rider and horse perform a pattern that takes them over several jumps (usually 2 under 28”) Then rider and horse perform on the flat and are evaluated on the horses movement and way of going (should cover ground with efficient movements) Judges riders ability and horses obedience

STADIUM/SHOW JUMPING Horse and rider jump over a course of fences. Goal is to have a “clear round” (not knock down any fences, refuse to jump, etc) Fences may be single, double, or triple May jump water obstacles, walls, or rails Scores are based on time and faults Quickest to complete with no faults wins Faults are incurred for knocking down a fence/rail, going over time If you fall from the horse you are disqualified. ZzWccM_5cM youtube.co m/watch?v= XfzNMmauA mc

CROSS COUNTRY Horse and rider go through a course of natural and manmade jumps across open fields. Jumps may consist of water, trees, ditches, bushes and rocks and can be on uneven ground up or down. Timed event youtube.co m/watch?v= BDGt_awrVK M -rl6zkLFb4

DRESSAGE Horses are worked on the flat Evaluates horses ability to perform calmly and quietly in complete obedience to the rider. Perform special movements at set markers or ‘letters’ in the dressage arena. Compared to ballet or figure skating for horse and riders ZGov3i70A Y3wmWT-sb8

EVENTING Horse and rider take part in three phases of competition. dressage, cross country show jumping. tests the skill of the rider and the ability and obedience of the horse.

ENDURANCE A race that takes place over a given, measured distance in which horse and rider must complete with the fasted time. Races begin at 20 miles and peak at 100 miles Horses are checked by vets at various spots during the race, some known and others are surprises. If a horse does not “pass” the vet check, they are finished with the race.

POLO This is a fast paced ‘stick and ball’ sport played by two teams on horseback. Each team tries to score as many goals as possible. The horses that are trained to play this game can stop, start, turn, and sprint extremely quickly. This game is very tiring for the polo ponies, so each rider may have multiple horses or ponies to play the game. dwOT0K8LVM

RACING There are three main types of race: flat racing (on the flat) hurdling (sprinting over fences) Steeplechasing (longer race over large bushy fences)

SADDLESEAT- STYLE This is a style of riding within the category of English riding that is designed to show off the high trotting action of certain horse breeds, like the Saddlebred, Tennessee Walker, National Show Horse, Morgan or Arabian. The goal of the Saddle Seat riding style is to show off the horse's extravagant gaits, particularly the trot. All saddleseat riding is done on the flat VA8eKnS1Q

OTHER ENGLISH EVENTS Vaulting or trick riding Trick Riding Drill Team Exhibition riding (shooting, etc)

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