The Complete Show Jumper
A training manual for successful showjumping at all levels
Published on 1. August 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-905693-36-8 (ISBN)
Description
The ultimate training manual for successful show jumping at all levels, providing detailed training advice for the show jumping horse and rider, whether starting from scratch or wishing to compete at higher levels. Known for his effective teaching methods and down-to-earth approach, Ernest Dillon offers guidance on choosing the right horse, working on the lunge, flatwork schooling and early jumping, and the importance of the rider's position. The author describes how to overcome common problems; more advanced work with combinations and related distances; walking the course; plus collecting ring and jump-off techniques. The numerous sequence colour photographs depict riders from all levels, from novices to experienced Grand Prix competitors.
In addition to practical advice, the book offers encouragement and inspiration and is peppered with the kind of training tips that separate winners from losers.
In addition to practical advice, the book offers encouragement and inspiration and is peppered with the kind of training tips that separate winners from losers.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-905693-36-8 (9781905693368)
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Person
Ernest Dillon FBHS is a highly respected show-jumping trainer and former chairman of the BHS Training Advisory Group and has been heavily involved with training the British Show Jumping Junior and Young Rider international squads. He instructs internationally and has competed in all three major disciplines at a high level.
Content
AcknowledgementsForeword by Ben Maher
Preface
Part One - Training
1. Why Train?
2. Choosing and Obtaining a Show Jumper
3. Starting the Young Horse
4. Working your Horse on the Lunge
5. Jumping without a Rider
6. On Board - the Rider's Position
7. Basic Work on the Flat
8. More Advanced Work on the Flat
9. Finding a Good Distance for Take-Off
10. Getting from Fence to Fence - and Leaving Them Up
11. Related Distances
12. Jumping Combinations
13. Gymnastic Jumping
Part Two - Competing
14. Show Jumping Competitions
15. Before the Show
16. Getting There
17. Walking the Course
18. Riding In - Collecting Ring Technique
19. The First Round
20. The Jump-Off
21. What Happens If...?
22. More Advanced Jump Training
Part Three - For the Good of the Horse
23. Saddlery and Equipment
24. Schooling Aids and Gadgets
25. Keeping your Show Jumper
Part Four - Some Leading Riders and the Future of Our Sport
26. Past Masters
27. What Comes Next?
The Last Word
Index
Preface
Part One - Training
1. Why Train?
2. Choosing and Obtaining a Show Jumper
3. Starting the Young Horse
4. Working your Horse on the Lunge
5. Jumping without a Rider
6. On Board - the Rider's Position
7. Basic Work on the Flat
8. More Advanced Work on the Flat
9. Finding a Good Distance for Take-Off
10. Getting from Fence to Fence - and Leaving Them Up
11. Related Distances
12. Jumping Combinations
13. Gymnastic Jumping
Part Two - Competing
14. Show Jumping Competitions
15. Before the Show
16. Getting There
17. Walking the Course
18. Riding In - Collecting Ring Technique
19. The First Round
20. The Jump-Off
21. What Happens If...?
22. More Advanced Jump Training
Part Three - For the Good of the Horse
23. Saddlery and Equipment
24. Schooling Aids and Gadgets
25. Keeping your Show Jumper
Part Four - Some Leading Riders and the Future of Our Sport
26. Past Masters
27. What Comes Next?
The Last Word
Index