Judging Hunters and Equitation

Tricia Booker is a lifelong equestrian, U.S. Equestrian Federation R-rated judge in hunters, hunter breeding, and hunter/jumping seat equitation, and she has more than 30 years of judging experience. She owns and operates Cameron Green Media LLC and is an award-winning editor, writer, and photographer. An avid equestrian, she rides, trains, and shows hunters and jumpers and teaches judging clinics. In addition to co-authoring Judging Hunters & Equitation, she has written thousands of articles for an array of magazines, newspapers, and websites.  Julie Winkel has been a U.S. Equestrian Federation licensed Hunter, Equitation, Hunter Breeding and Jumper judge since 1984. She owns and operates Maplewood Stables, Inc., in Reno, Nevada, a 200-acre training, sales and breeding facility. Julie continues to compete regularly, trains horses and riders, teaches riding clinics and judges throughout the country. She’s a committed volunteer for the USEF and U.S. Hunter Jumper Association and co-authored the book Judging Hunters & Equitation.  

Foreword
Preface - Julie Winkel
Preface - Tricia Booker
Introduction
    1. History of the Hunter and Hunter Seat Equestrian Disciplines
    2. The Ideal Show Hunter
    3. Models and In-Hand Classes
    4. The Ideal Pony Hunter
    5. Tack, Equipment and Turnout
    6. Strategy In the Hunter Ring
    7. The Ideal Equitation Rider
    8. Strategy in the Equitation Ring
    9. The Mystery of the Card
   10. A Judge's Perspective
   11. Hunter Derbies and the Green Incentive
   12. Becoming a Judge
   13. Judging IEA, IHSA and NCEA
   14. Judging the Equitation Finals - Julie's Perspective
   15. Final Thoughts
About the Author - Julie Winkel
About the Author - Tricia Booker
Index