The hunt seat equitation class, per the AQHA Rulebook, is one that was “designed for a hunter rider to showcase the ability of both horse and rider through various maneuvers on the flat that lead to a natural progression to classes over fences.” Even though this is clearly stated in the rulebook, riders seem to […]

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The Equitation Equation: How to win hunt seat equitation on the flat.

The first two installments of GoHorseShow.com's "We Ask the Judges" series covered Showmanship and Horsemanship and was hugely popular with our readers. The next discipline in the series is Hunt Seat Equitation. We talked to AQHA judges, Jerry Erickson, Kelly Boles Chapman, and Christa Baldwin. Let's see what interesting insight these industry leaders have regarding this challenging class.

The seat is frequently discussed as an essential part of good horsemanship but why is it so important to improve your seat?

We’ve all seen that hunter horse that trots into the pen with athleticism and grace, whose canter is fluid and soft, but strong and cadenced. They possess the qualities, as outlined in the rulebook, for an ideal hunter under saddle horse. They have extended floaty trots, canters that cover ground and have a bright, alert […]

The Certified Horsemanship Association illustrates the full seat, two-point, half seat and light seat for English riding. Learn and watch the differences.

Gorgeous Hunter under saddle horse

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