Saddle Seat Equitation [Hardcover]

Helen K. Crabtree (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 372 pages
• Publisher: Doubleday; Rev Sub edition (October 19, 1982)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385172176
• ISBN-13: 978-0385172172
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #611,895 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Saddle Seat Equitation by Helen K. Crabtree, July 12, 2000

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Sarah Liesenfeld (St. Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saddle Seat Equitation (Hardcover)

This is an absolutely superb treatise on Saddle Seat Equitation, particularly for those new to the sport. Even for experienced Saddle Seat riders, there is probably no clearer explanation of the basics of showing the saddle horse anywhere, and we all need a bit of review ocasionally! The book covers a wide scope of subjects connected with the training of horse and rider to enter the world of riding and showing in the Saddle Seat discipline. Crabtree adresses such critical but sometimes overlooked subjects as the role a rider's parents can and should play at shows, beauty in the pairing of rider and horse, and teaching the adult show rider. What it offers in scope, it lacks in depth - and this is deliberate, since it is aimed at the new rider/trainer. Although every rider would benefit vastly from reading this book, especially the sections on the Saddle Seat Equitation tests, more advanced riders will not find it satisfying in terms of in-depth discussions of training or show ring techniques, as that is not its focus. But it is an extremely worthwhile book for riders of all levels, and it is also an eminently readable, delightful and informative chronicle of the Saddle Seat Equitation world from the 50s to the 80s.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Saddleseat Primer, September 17, 1998

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Melody D. Snow (Lillian, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Saddle Seat Equitation (Hardcover)

The author, Helen Crabtree, is a noted horsewoman. She's won the AHSA Horsewoman of the Year Award and the United Professional Horseman Associations's Trainer of the Year award. She has trained over 75 World Champions with her methods. This book shares her expertise. The book deals with the mechanics of riding Saddle Seat, proper tack, and rider attire, but does not deal with judging Saddle Seat. The emphasis is on showing.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SSeq: not just for eq riders, May 25, 2001

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"mizzhollywood" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Saddle Seat Equitation (Hardcover)

This book was absolutely fabulous. It gives information about the most popular breeds that compete in saddelseat equitation, and Helen Crabtree is especcially helpful with all of her years of experience. Even though the book is more than 20 years old, the lessons inside remain true. This is a timeless book that should be read by all saddleseat riders to enhance their possible performance in and out of the show ring.