George H. Morris Teaches Beginners to Ride: A Clinic for Instructors, Parents, and Students - Hardcover

Morris, George H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1599210037 ISBN 13: 9781599210032

Publisher: The Lyons Press, 2006

Synopsis

This clear, concise manual presents the fundamentals of hunter-seat riding, from the novice rider's first lesson up to the basics of jumping, as taught by one of the most successful and respected trainers of all time. George H. Morris' "Teaches Beginners to Ride" is an essential volume for any novice rider. It focuses on the author's internationally acclaimed system of exercises that promotes proper saddle posture while also correcting any discrepancies in form and control.

About this title

About the Author

George H. Morris was trainer to the U.S. Equestrian teams of the 1950's and 60's. He has trained more hunter/jumper champions - including Olympic show-jumpers - than any other trainer. Practical Horseman magazine has named him Horseman of the Century.

From the Back Cover

Published in 1981 and out of print for more than a dozen years, George H. Morris Teaches Beginners to Ride is an entry-level introduction to hunter-seat riding, from the novice's first lesson up to fundamentals of jumping.

George H. Morris, hunter-seat equitation and show jumping's preeminent trainer and commentator, offers advice about a range of relevant subjects, including how to select a riding facility and instructor, correct clothing, ponies versus horses, individual versus group lessons, and student and instructor attitudes toward lessons and learning.

At the heart of the book is Morris's noted system of exercises that develop form and control on the flat and over fences, a system that has produced generations of champions from backyard horse shows all the way to the Olympics.

As the author suggests, the foundation of success in anything is just that - a strong foundation and solid basics. "I like to say that I teach basics all the way to the Olympics. Without a firm grasp of the essentials of form and function, a rider cannot excel at any level."

With a new introduction to this edition and with 137 step-by-step photographs that illustrate Morris's system, this clinic for students, parents, and instructors is required reading for aspiring riders and their trainers.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1599210037
• ISBN 13: 9781599210032
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128