Equitation is the art or practice of horse riding or horsemanship.
More specifically, equitation may refer to a rider's position while mounted, and encompass a rider's ability to ride correctly and with effective
aids. In horse show competition, the rider, rather than the horse is evaluated.. Judging criteria covers the rider's performance and control of the
horse, use of riding aids, proper attire, correct form, and usually factor in rider poise and the cleanliness and polish of horse, rider and
equipment. The performance of the horse is not judged per se, but a poorly performing horse is considered to reflect the ability of the rider. 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.
More specifically, equitation may refer to a rider's position while mounted, and encompass a rider's ability to ride correctly and with effective
aids. In horse show competition, the rider, rather than the horse is evaluated.. Judging criteria covers the rider's performance and control of the
horse, use of riding aids, proper attire, correct form, and usually factor in rider poise and the cleanliness and polish of horse, rider and
equipment. The performance of the horse is not judged per se, but a poorly performing horse is considered to reflect the ability of the rider. 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.
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HUNTERS AND JUMPERS
Hunt seat is a style of forward seat riding commonly found in North American horse shows. Along with Dressage, it is one of the two classic forms
of English riding. The Hunt seat is based on the tradition of fox hunting. Hunt seat competition in North America includes both flat and over
fences for show hunters, which judge the horse's movement and form, and equitation classes, which judge the rider's ability both on the flat and
over fences. The term hunt seat may also refer to any form of forward seat riding, including the kind seen in show jumping and eventing. Hunt seat
is a popular form of riding in the United States, recognized by the USHJA (United States Hunter/Jumper Association) and the United States
Equestrian Federation, and in Canada. While hunt seat showing per se is not an Olympic discipline, many show jumping competitors began by
riding in hunter and equitation classes before moving into the jumper divisions.
Hunt seat is a style of forward seat riding commonly found in North American horse shows. Along with Dressage, it is one of the two classic forms
of English riding. The Hunt seat is based on the tradition of fox hunting. Hunt seat competition in North America includes both flat and over
fences for show hunters, which judge the horse's movement and form, and equitation classes, which judge the rider's ability both on the flat and
over fences. The term hunt seat may also refer to any form of forward seat riding, including the kind seen in show jumping and eventing. Hunt seat
is a popular form of riding in the United States, recognized by the USHJA (United States Hunter/Jumper Association) and the United States
Equestrian Federation, and in Canada. While hunt seat showing per se is not an Olympic discipline, many show jumping competitors began by
riding in hunter and equitation classes before moving into the jumper divisions.
People unfamiliar with horse shows may be confused by the difference between hunter classes and jumper classes. Hunters are judged subjectively on
the degree to which they meet an ideal standard of manners, style, and way of going. Conversely, jumper classes are scored objectively, based
entirely on a numerical score determined only by whether the horse attempts the obstacle, clears it, and finishes the course in the allotted time.
Jumper courses often are colorful, and at times, quite creatively designed. Jumper courses tend to be much more complex and technical than hunter
courses, because riders and horses are not being judged on style. Hunters have meticulous turnout and tend toward very quiet, conservative horse
tack and rider attire. Hunter bits, bridles, crops, spurs, and martingales are tightly regulated. Jumpers, while caring for their horses and grooming
them well, are not scored on turnout, are allowed a wider range of equipment, and riders may wear less conservative attire, so long as it stays within
the rules. Formal turnout always is preferred; however, a neat rider gives a good impression at shows.
In addition to hunters and jumpers, there are equitation classes, sometimes called hunt seat equitation, which judges the ability of the rider. The
equipment, clothing, and fence styles used in equitation more closely resemble hunter classes, although the technical difficulty of the courses may
more closely resemble jumping events.
the degree to which they meet an ideal standard of manners, style, and way of going. Conversely, jumper classes are scored objectively, based
entirely on a numerical score determined only by whether the horse attempts the obstacle, clears it, and finishes the course in the allotted time.
Jumper courses often are colorful, and at times, quite creatively designed. Jumper courses tend to be much more complex and technical than hunter
courses, because riders and horses are not being judged on style. Hunters have meticulous turnout and tend toward very quiet, conservative horse
tack and rider attire. Hunter bits, bridles, crops, spurs, and martingales are tightly regulated. Jumpers, while caring for their horses and grooming
them well, are not scored on turnout, are allowed a wider range of equipment, and riders may wear less conservative attire, so long as it stays within
the rules. Formal turnout always is preferred; however, a neat rider gives a good impression at shows.
In addition to hunters and jumpers, there are equitation classes, sometimes called hunt seat equitation, which judges the ability of the rider. The
equipment, clothing, and fence styles used in equitation more closely resemble hunter classes, although the technical difficulty of the courses may
more closely resemble jumping events.