George H. Morris: Because Every Round Counts |  | Author: George H. Morris
Creator: John Strassburger
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Category: Book
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Pages: 284
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Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 5.8 x 0.7
ISBN: 1425102646
EAN: 9781425102647
ASIN: 1425102646
Publication Date: December 11, 2006
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George H. Morris has ridden and trained international show jumpers, champion show hunters and equitation stars for more than half a century. Morris, now the U.S. show jumping team's chef d'equipe, was named one of the 50 Most Influential Horsemen of the 20th Century in 1999 by The Chronicle of the Horse, the magazine for which he's written a monthly "Between Rounds" column since 1989.
Now, John Strassburger, who recently retired as the Chronicle's editor after 20 years and who created the magazine's "Between Rounds" section, has selected Morris' 50 best columns to preserve the equestrian legend's words for horsemen and women who are committed to riding and training their horses correctly.
The book is divided into four sections to encompass Morris' major themes over the last 17 years: In the section called It's Not Like It Used To Be, Morris analyzes the evolution of the sport he loves over the last century and decries the declining standards of horsemanship he sees around him. In What Good Teachers Teach, he offers his own unique brand of classically based advise on how to train riders and their horses. In I've Always Been Devoted To The Forward Seat, Morris explains why the century-old technique he favors is the best way to jump horses. And in George On Tour, he describes a few of his travels to destinations from the former Soviet Union to the Athens Olympics.
This collection of Morris' columns is the first of the five-part Chronicle Comment Series. For the second book in the series, due in Spring 2007, Strassburger will collect his 75 best Commentaries, from 1982 to 2006. Then he'll collect the best columns by three more "Between Rounds" columnistsÂVictor Hugo-Vidal, Denny Emerson and Anne GribbonsÂfor publication in late 2007 and in 2008.
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 George H. Morris: Because very Round Counts September 22, 2007
Cynthia T. Kelly (Blue Ridge, GA)
Great book for hunter jumper and equitation riders, and other disciplines who are interested in learning more from "The Master!"
Great book with wonderful classic George Morris information May 11, 2009
J. Pierret (San Francisco, CA)
While some people criticize George Morris for his straight forward, "tell it like it is" point of view, I find it extremely refreshing and educational! This book is a collection of his articles from "The Chronicle of the Horse", and each is better than the next. I have been competitively show jumping for 22 years and have always admired this solid horseman's thoughts and ideas. He is an incredible trainer with insight and critique in this book that are useful for the beginner to the professional! George Morris is a classic, by the book trainer, so if you want to know how you are supposed to look, dress, act and RIDE then get this book and take notes! I loved reading it and highly recommend it for anyone looking to find out more about the building blocks of hunter/jumper/equitation training and competitions, as well as learning more about the roots of this great sport. Tip: Read a chapter or two before you go ride! It will keep you thinking and growing as a rider and horseperson!
 Great compilation - bad editing April 11, 2007
Clairvaux LLC (Leesburg, VA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I think this concept is great. George Morris has said so many memorable things in the past, it's nice to have many of his writings in one place. However, my only disappointment was with the editing. I have come across many typos, including words missing so sentences don't make sense. It's a shame that such a great book could be marred by something that's so easily managed. Otherwise, good book and I recommend it to others.
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