Judging Hunters and Hunter Seat Equitation, White-Mullin

223 pgs Perfect Bound 1993

Recommended for: Hunter jumper competitors, trainers and judges

Editor's Description: "Much has been written on the subject of how to ride, but nothing has been written concerning how errors in the show ring affects the relative placement of horses and riders." These are the words of author Anna Jane White-Mullin, a rider, teacher and American Horse Show Association registered judge for many years. This book is her attempt to address the questions she has heard from both judges and competitors. It is the only written source on how to judge hunter show competition and standardize judging practices. More than 100 photographs of correct and incorrect positions of horses and riders drive home the author's points. The book ends with a sample and explanation of a judge's card and the three types of symbols used in marking the card: abbreviations, hieroglyphics and numbers. White-Mullin is also the author of Winning: A Training and Showing Guide for Hunter Seat Riders. HIGHLIGHTS - Under-saddle classes - Hunter classes over fences - Conformation - Equitation on the flat - Equitation over fences - The judge's card