Trade secrets from a leading hunter and Hunt Seat Equitation trainer! Riding well is a matter of mastering basic skills: the rider with the best foundation is most capable of effectively communicating with the horse. In this elegantly illustrated new book, noted judge, trainer, and clinician Geoff Teall discusses these basic skills the nuts and bolts of perfect riding position and demystifies the jumping course by breaking it down into simple pieces that are easily practiced at home. Teall helps readers put together a winning package, addressing setting riding goals; finding the right horse and instructor; developing confidence; dressing for success; walking any course; seeing distances; handling single jumps, end jumps, angled jumps, combinations, in-and-outs, and much more.