Training the Miniature Performance Horse

A Comprehensive Guide to Hunter, Jumper, and Halter Obstacle

Table of Content

I            Foreword

II          Introduction.

III        Halter Obstacle Training

              A.    Training Techniques

                       1.     Basics.

                       2.     Setting Up.

                       3.     The Pivot.

              B.    Basic Obstacles

                       1.     Shiny Materials.

                       2.     Water Obstacles.

                       3.     Cavaletti.

                       4.     Cones.

              C.    Advanced Obstacles.

                       1.     Backing.

                       2.     Side-pass

                       3.     Ground Tie.

                       4.     Teeter-Totter

                       5.     Trailer Loading.

              D.   Competition

IV.      Training to Jump.

              A.    Before You Begin

                       1.     The Prospective Jumper.

              B.    Training Techniques

                       1.     Starting to Jump.

                       2.     Choosing a Gait

                       3.     Beginner Jumps

V.        Training for Hunter

              A.    The Basics.

              B.    Training Techniques

                       1.     Advanced Jumps

              C.    Competition

VI.      Training for Jumper.

              A.    Training Techniques

              B.    Competition

VII.    Glossary.

VIII.  Index   

IX.      Credits & Bibliography.