What is the purpose of equitation?
Equitation science is an evidence-based approach to horse training and riding that focuses on a thorough understanding of both equine ethology and learning theory. This combination leads to more effective horse training, but also plays a role in keeping horse riders and trainers safe around horses.
What equitation means?
the act or art of riding on horseback
Definition of equitation : the act or art of riding on horseback.
What is an equitation classic class?
What is equitation? Equitation classes are a hybrid between hunters and jumpers. It is similar to jumpers in that riders often have to compete over jumper type courses, but it is more like hunters because it is also subjectively judged on the rider’s style.
How do you ride an equitation class?
The very basics of equitation on the flat require that you have a secure seat; you should have a straight line that runs through your ear, shoulder, hip and heel, no matter what gait you’re riding in. Seat: You should sit in the saddle in an equitation class, feeling your saddle with your seat bones.
What is good equitation?
A good equitation rider is always in balance with the horse, maintains a correct position in every gait, movement, or over a fence, and possesses a commanding, but relaxed, presence, able to direct the horse with nearly invisible aids.
What is the difference between equitation and dressage?
Dressage seat equitation Unlike a dressage test, the horse’s gaits are not judged, although the horse’s frame is taken into consideration by the judge, but rather it is the rider who is evaluated. Also, instead of a single competitor in the ring, there are several riders in the ring at one time.
What is the difference between hunters and equitation?
A good way to remember the difference between hunter and equitation is that in hunter classes, the rider shows off the horse. In equitation classes, the horse shows off the rider. In equitation, the rider’s job is to “make it look easy”. Judges are looking for a smooth, effortless round from the rider.
How an equitation class is judged?
Equitation is judged on the rider and her/his effect on the horse wile executing a pattern. The class is judged 75% on pattern work and 25% on rail work (usually following the pattern work). While judged on the flat, the class provides a base for natural progression to over fence class.
Why take an equitation class?
The majority of equitation classes offered are for junior riders. This stems from the fact that equitation is considered a good teaching tool in preparation for the upper level jumper divisions. It helps riders to learn to position themselves and ride correctly over difficult courses.
What is a hunter seat equitation class?
In Hunter Seat Equitation classes, courses are hunter-style courses with the majority of fences resembling those that would traditionally be found in the hunt field. Bridles and bits permitted in the Hunter Seat Equitation classes are more traditional hunter-style tack, i.e. snaffles and pelhams along with cavesson nosebands.
What is equitation in horse shows?
What is Equitation. For those new to horse shows or wanting to learn more, equitation is judged on the rider. Rider position, turnout and effectiveness is judged. Where hack and undersaddle classes are judged on the horse, the horses movement, performance and possibly conformation, equitation is the riders seat, legs and basically their position.
What is a jumping seat equitation course?
In Jumping Seat Equitation classes, courses are jumper-style courses with the majority of fences and tracks resembling those that would traditionally be found in the jumper ring. Additional jumper-type tack is permitted including gags and two or three ring bits as well as falsh, drop, and figure eight nosebands.