Hunter Seat Equitation has a long and rich formal tradition which CE Equestrian aims to honor and uphold. Attention should be placed on proper turnout of horse and rider. Students who are showing will be held to the highest level of cleanliness, preparation and detail.
Lesson attire
*Fitted shirt
*ASTM approved helmet (Avoid glossy finishes. Black is preferred and the only color appropriate for showing).
Helmets under $100 by safety ranking highest to lowest: Tuffrider Carbon Fiber, Tuffrider Ventek, IRH Equi-pro SV, IRH Equi-pro II, Ovation Sync, Ovation Delux Schooler, Troxel Sport 2.0
*Riding breeches or fitted pants. (Breeches with knee patches are preferred over “full-seat” breeches, however, either are acceptable.)
*Paddock boots or other Boots with a heel. (Cowboy style boots are not recommended)
*Chaps or Half Chaps.
*Safety vest optional
*Gloves (recommended, can be any color but must be black for showing)
Riding Apparrel Companies (this is by no means an exhaustive list and many items can be found on larger shopping site such as Amazon, Chewy or Walmart)
Rider Turn out
*Clean boots before mounting.
*Hair tied back or put up in helmet.
*Shirt tucked in.
*Belt preferred
Horse Turn out
Horses should be thoroughly groomed before each ride. Tails should be free of debris and legs free of mud. All tack and equipment should be clean.
*Horses who are cantering should have front boots
*Horses who are jumping should have all four legs polo wrapped
Horsemanship Club (included with lesson packages): One evening a week students are encouraged to spend an hour learning about non-riding skills. Each student is provided a list of essential horsemanship and safety skills which they can work through at their own pace. Students earn awards by demonstrating mastery of individual skills. Skills range from grooming and tying to measuring, clipping and trailer loading.
Further Education: We believe the more you know, the better you can help yourself and your horse progress. Having a wide range of tools and strategies at your disposal allows for creative problem solving and reflection when communication breaks down.
Recommended Books (not a comprehensive list but a good starting point):
Inspiring Books:
Horseman Websites:
Articles:
Jamie Mann “How Can I Keep My Horse Still in the Lineup?”
Jamie Mann “How Can I Get My High-headed Hunter to Drop His Head and Round Up?”
Elizabeth Iliff Prax “A Key to Every Horse”
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