Hunters/Equitation

Hunters/Equitation

Modern hunter classes were designed to test the qualities and attributes of a successful hunt horse negotiating natural obstacles (fences, hedges, stone walls). These classes are subjectively judged based on the horse’s performance over fences as well as its quality of movement under saddle on the flat.

Equitation classes are judged on the rider’s ability, form and skill to allow the horse to perform at its best, but the horse itself is not judged at all. The judging is subjectively based on the rider’s position, style, proficiency, accuracy, use of the aids, as well as an overall impression of complete and quiet control. Search for your favorite coach or by training topic.

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Hunters/Equitation
  • Hunter Under-saddle Tips at the Trot | Keri Kampsen

    To help riders display the best qualities of their horse, Keri demonstrates how to maneuver your horse around the flat class at a trot to impress any judge. Keri also explains to riders how to best show off their horse’s stride at the trot. 

  • Hunter Under-Saddle Tips at the Canter | Keri Kampsen

    Keri Kampsen provides flat class dos and don’ts with working at the canter in any under-saddle flat class. Whether positioning your horse optimally on the rail or getting the most out of the canter, Keri demonstrates winning tips and tricks.

  • Hunter Under-saddle Tips Reversing Direction and Lining Up | Keri Kampsen

    Keri uses her inside perspective to demonstrate how to properly ride through common mistakes made when riders reverse direction in any under-saddle flat class. She also provides tips on how to best exhibit your horse through the ending phases of the under-saddle class. 

  • Riding an S-Curve Exercise | Lexy Reed

    Lexy Reed rides through the S-curve exercise while showing the multiple tracks and their importance. Riding through each element of both curves, she demonstrates the proper changes of direction made within the exercise and how track and pace affects each element of the exercise.

  • Common Mistakes with the the S-Curve Exercise | Lexy Reed

    Lexy explains possible issues within the exercise when using her aids incorrectly. She also shows what common mistakes consist of when riding through the S-curve exercise and how to fix them properly to ride effectively through the curve. Whether first beginning the exercise with poles or moving ...

  • On-Course Tips | Lexy Reed

    Through the use of her helpful tips and tricks, Lexy helps guide riders through memorizing courses with useful ideas. She also shows riders how to work through an effective plan in the ring to better help the performance of our rides in the show ring.

  • Course-Walking Strategies | Lexy Reed