Learning to Ride – Piero Santini

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This system was first expounded in the English language by Captain Santini and brought him fame overnight. Modern riding everywhere today bears the indelible stamp of his method. This classic is a treasure that belongs in every serious rider’s working bookshelf. Piero Santini was a devoted student and disciple of Federico Caprilli and was a well-respected author. Santini, a Major in the Italian Light Horse Cavalry, continued and advanced Caprilli’s methods through the early to mid-20th century. With an Italian father and American mother, Santini spoke and wrote English as a second language. He authored 5 books, including Learning to Ride, The Forward Impulse, and Riding Reflections and translated and edited The Caprilli Papers.

CONTENTS:

• Part I LEARNING TO RIDE 1. “Forward” Riding 2. The Horse and Tack 3. Mounting and Dismounting 4. The Reins and How to Hold Them 5. The Language of the Hand 6. The Leg 7. Leads and Diagonals 8. Whip and Spur 9. Gaits and Paces 10. Backing and Pulling Up 11. The Cavalletti 12. The Side Saddle 13. Jumping 14. Falling 15. Suppling and Relaxing
• Part II INSTRUCTING AND THE INSTRUCTOR 16. The School or Manege 17. The Instructor 18. Pupils and Classes 19. The Assistants
• Part III RULES FOR A RIDING COMPETITION 20. A Junior Cross-Saddle Competition 21. Control and Guidance Test 22. Jumping Test
• APPENDIX: THE HORSE-SHOW CHILD