equine science equestrian disciplines

Question 0

Hunt seat

Answer 0

second classic form of English riding
based upon the tradition of fox hunting
o Under Saddle is when they judge the horse’s movement and form.
o Equitation is when they judge the rider’s ability and form while riding.

Question 1

Dressage

Answer 1

• French term for the word “training”
• highest expression of horse training
• classic form of English riding
• basis for most disciplines
• The training techniques and methods used in dressage help improve communication between horse and rider.

Question 2

Over fences hunter/jumper

Answer 2

• Hunter Over Fences: performance, soundness, suitability, manners, and conformation. meet an ideal.
• Jumping classes are judged strictly based upon how quickly a horse can clear the obstacles without knocking anything down. In these classes it doesn’t matter how pretty you look.

Question 3

Saddle Seat

Answer 3

• English style class
• developed to show animated action
• smooth gaits that were good for long distance riding
• flashy movement so they could be shown off in town
• three and five gaited classes.

Question 4

Tennessee Walking Horse

Answer 4

• known for its unique running walk

- calm disposition, smooth gaits, and surefootedness.

Question 5

Western Pleasure

Answer 5

This is manners and suitability of a horse

pleasure to ride.

Question 6

Reining

Answer 6

• western style discipline
• based upon a horse’s movements while working cattle.
• done at a lope and gallop and includes spins, circles, and stops.
• willfully guided with little resistance
• often called western dressage