Historical perspectives, concepts, and definitions of the modern American forward riding position -- pt. I. Position and controls -- Overview of position and its theory -- Levels and characteristics of controls in the American forward riding system -- pt. II. The schooling component -- Inherited basic principles of forward riding schooling -- Evaluating and selecting a horse for and in schooling -- Preschooling preparation : Handling the foal to age two -- The philosophy for schooling in the modern hunter/jumper system -- pt. III. A progressive schooling system of seven periods -- Establishing cooperation, starting stabilization : Schooling period -- Developing the balance of the young horse : Schooling period -- Achieving stabilization and introducing passive contact : Schooling period -- Introducing lateral and longitudinal exercises, jumping, and fieldwork : Schooling period -- Progressive combinations, uneven terrain, and flat work without sacrificing softness : Schooling period -- Developing quality movement, experienced jumping, and program rides : Schooling period -- Advanced schooling on the flat and over fences : Schooling period.
|
