Good Hands
by Carol Lynn Coronios
Title
Good Hands
Artist
Carol Lynn Coronios
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A teenage girl competes in an evening saddle seat equitation championship class. Why didn't I just say 'this kid is riding in a horse show'? Because the complete description explains her attire.
How do I know it's a saddle seat class? Because of the rider's position - very straight back and elevated hands (also because of the saddle and bridle).
How do I know that it is an evening championship class? Because evening classes are more formal than daytime classes, and a championship class is a 'black tie affair'; a black tuxedo suit with a formal white shirt is the norm. Back in the day, a rider was only permitted to wear white gloves when he or she was given them by the trainer. White gloves make your hands very visible, so if you were unable to keep them (what appears to be) absolutely still, you wore dark gloves.
The ASPCA Good Hands Class debuted in 1929 at the National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden, New York City. It remains the culmination of years of dedication to the most discreet subtleties in riding, a year of successful competition, as riders qualify to compete. The Good Hands is an equitation class, judged on the rider's form and precision as he or she shows the horse in a group and then performing an individual pattern at the judge's request.
The majority of competitors in equitation classes - in both saddle seat and hunt seat disciplines - are female. But a few outstanding men have competed successfully in both disciplines, winning top honors in both. The most recognizable name is William Steinkraus, who won gold in individual jumping at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics, won both the Good Hands and the Maclay (a top hunt seat equitation class) at Madison Square Garden in 1941. Today, such a feat would be unheard of.
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July 19th, 2015
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Comments (17)
Irina Sztukowski
Congratulations on your sale!
Carol Lynn Coronios replied:
Thank you, Irina! It was a surprise. I've been so busy lately, I haven't paid much attention to anything - had to read the e-mail twice to believe it!
Carol Lynn Coronios
Thank you, buyer from McKinney, TX! I am so happy that you love this image! Enjoy! Happy Thanksgiving - and stay healthy!
Carol Lynn Coronios
May I say again? Person in Lewiston, ID - I am beyond thrilled that you are so in love with this image. Thank you, once again.
Luther Fine Art
Congratulations on your sales of this beautiful image.. I love the contrast of the black and white!
Carol Lynn Coronios replied:
I've been a bit slack in working with my FAA account. Just saw this latest (?) sale. Thank you, Pam. You wouldn't believe it if you saw the original! :-)
Carol Lynn Coronios
Person in Lewiston, ID - I can't thank you enough for your purchases of this image! I'm ecstatic that you like it so much. I am, of course, assuming that you are the same person who purchased the canvas earlier this month. Happy holidays! Would love to know about the person you're making so very happy this Christmas.
Carol Lynn Coronios
Thank you (again?), buyer from Lewiston, ID - for purchasing a card of this print. I'm ecstatic that you like it so much. (assumption, of course, that you're the same person who purchased the canvas earlier this month)
Carol Lynn Coronios
Thank you, person in Lewiston, ID, for purchasing a canvas of this photograph. I hope the person who receives it this holiday season is DELIGHTED with it!
Carol Lynn Coronios
Thank you again, Betsy for your f/l - and compliment. Sometimes it takes a severe crop to create a piece of art!
Marian Voicu
Congrats on your sale!
Carol Lynn Coronios replied:
Marian, I saw your "congrats" - but hadn't seen the notice of sale/. I had just sold another print (another image), so I was confused! Thank you for your good wishes!
Deborah A Andreas
"Good Hands" indeed! I thought that was just your title until I read your description. I learned something just now! Great photo....it lends itself nicely to B&W! Fave
Carol Lynn Coronios replied:
Thank you, Deborah. I love descriptions - sometimes I read them (when there is one) before I look at the artwork carefully.
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