What is Working Equitation?
Say “equitation,” and many riders think of a hunter-jumper flat or dressage-seat class, but far too few are aware of the exciting equine sport of working equitation (WE). For an…
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2014 National Hunter Championships and Hunter Seat Equitation Finals Dates Announced
December 31, 2013 — The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the following dates and locations of the 2014 National Hunter Championships and Hunter Seat Equitation Finals:…
Saddle Seat Equitation
In saddle seat equitation the rider makes every effort to show the high leg action of his/her mount–one of the gaited breeds such as the American Saddlebred. Saddle seat riding…
Finalists Named for PRCA Veterinarian of the Year Award
…coordinated with the general committee, the contestants chairman, PRCA judges and stock contractors to oversee the health and care of all livestock on-site during the event. Cheyenne had nearly 1,700…
Bevins Takes Top Honors in 2014 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final
…the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final. The Final was created for adult amateur riders to continue to participate in the discipline of saddle seat equitation. Since its inception,…
How Saddle Design Affects Your Riding Form
…be that much longer, with your knee that much deeper. The balance point of the seat is less than a foot behind the pommel, which is where your seat bones…
Creating Bit Seats: Should You Do It’
…pinched. Bit seats are said to make horses easier to stop and steer, with a reduction in head tossing or elevation and fighting the bit. Some descriptions liken bit seats…
How to Join a College Varsity Equestrian Team
…the Hunter divisions, but little or no experience in Equitation? Given the equitation-driven format of Varsity Equestrian, riders with a strong equitation background almost always have a distinct advantage when…
Nancy Becker and Gary Garone Named 2014 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Coaches
…the Western North Carolina Agricultural Center. Becker (Nicholasville, Ky.) has supported the Saddle Seat World Cup effort for years, including serving as Executive Director of United States Saddle Seat Equitation…
Improve Your Dressage Seat
To most riders, their seat position on the horse feels normal. It is the result of genetic facts, well-trained muscle memory and long-lasting habits. Every rider becomes numb to his…