Dressage with Kyra New Edition
Dressage with Kyra New Edition $49.95Dressage with Kyra New Edition
Kyra explains how to develop true straightness bend and flexion and then how you can move your horse onto leg-yielding collected lateral work canter work zigzag half-passes pirouettes piaffe and passage.
If Horses Could Speak DVD
If Horses Could Speak DVD $69.95If Horses Could Speak DVD
How Incorrect “Modern” Riding Negatively Affects Horses by Dr. Gerd Heuschmann
This provocative and ground-breaking film, If Horses Could Speak, is based on the best-selling book Tug of War: “Modern” versus Classical Dressage-a book that shook the equestrian industry upon its initial release around the world. Now, you can take a step further into the examination of the horse’s “riding experience” and see just how specific kinds of movement and posture impact the horse’s skeleton and musculature.
Saddle Fit for Horse and Rider DVD
Saddle Fit for Horse and Rider DVD $69.95Saddle Fit for Horse and Rider DVD
As riders in the 21st century, we are the beneficiaries of huge advancements in saddle technology and design. Implementing that technology is not only essential for the health and wellbeing of our equine athletes but also has an enormous influence on our effectiveness as riders.
What you’ll learn in this 4-hour program:
- The Saddle: Surveys the myriad of design options, explaining what each option means for the horse and rider
- The Rider: Explains criteria for choosing the right saddle for your physique and riding style
- The Horse: Demonstrates fitting different body types and how saddle design can minimize conformational
issues - Beneath the Saddle: Skeletal and muscular anatomy of the back, identifying pain and soreness, diagnosing medical problems, and discussing current therapies.
Form Follows Function DVD
Form Follows Function DVD $45.00Form Follows Function with Cynthia Hankins DVD
First on the flat and then over fences, USEF “R” judge Cynthia Hankins discloses the common position faults she encounters and presents the correct, classical form of the American Hunter/Jumper Forward Riding System, endorsed and taught by George Morris and advocated by the USHJA Trainer Certification Program.
Horse Massage Light to the Core
Horse Massage Light to the Core $49.95Horse Massage Light to the Core DVD
Gentle Techniques that Ease, Enhance, and Reset Physical Interconnections Deep Within the Equine Body by Jim Masterson.
GET READY to discover subtle, gentle, simple bodywork that has the ability to profoundly affect the deepest interconnections of the horse’s body.
Training for Dressage Horses1 DVD
Training for Dressage Horses1 DVD $59.95Training for Dressage Horses1 DVD
The foundations have been laid and it’s time to further the dressage horse’s training. Olympic champion Ingrid Klimke, along with her mentor Paul Stecken, perfect lateral movements, improve changes in canter and work on series of flying changes. The work on collection is further supported by work-in-hand expert Wilfried Gehrmann. It’s such a treat to get so much enjoyment out of watching riding that you will want to try it out yourself.
A follow up to the highly successful series Basic Training for Riding Horses the 4, 5 & 6 year olds.
Success through Cavaletti Training DVD
Success through Cavaletti Training DVD $49.95Success through Cavaletti Training DVD by Ingrid Klimke
Complicated? Boring? Quite the opposite! Cavaletti work is a refreshing change to the daily training routine for horses and riders. Working with cavaletti strengthens muscles and improves the basic gaits. It enhances a horse’s natural movement by developing rhythm, power, expression, and cadence through engaged steps over obstacles. In addition, cavaletti work trains riders’ seats, gives them better feeling for the horse, and teaches them to see a stride for jumping. This film, featuring Olympic dressage stallion Damon Hill as a young horse, shows everything you need to know to add cavaletti work to your schooling routine.
Dressage Movements Revealed DVD
Dressage Movements Revealed DVD $69.95Dressage Movements Revealed DVD by Jim Masterson
The creator of the Masterson Method brings you a new instructional DVD that addresses the unique expectations and demands put on the horse’s physiology as he moves up through the different levels and movements of dressage. Here you discover what goes on with the horse’s body during dressage training, enabling riders and trainers to recognize when a horse may be developing physiological issues. Specific Masterson Method bodywork techniques are shared to help riders meet the unique demands on the dressage horse.
Movement Awareness for Riders DVD
Movement Awareness for Riders DVD $55.00Movement Awareness for Riders DVD
Eckart Meyners and Heike Kemmer will show you how amazingly simple it is to become a better rider.
Eckart Meyners has developed special exercises to help the rider achieve better coordination and a more relaxed seat. The DVD offers solutions for typical riding problems, in addition to various warm up programmes for riders. Eckart Meyners trains riders for the German Equestrian Association as well as teaching all over the world.
Classical Long Reining DVD
Classical Long Reining DVD $49.95Classical Long Reining DVD by Saskia Gunzer
Work on the Long Reins is extremely enriching for anyone looking for a new challenge and wanting to introduce variety into daily training. This type of work is also a meaningful occupation for horses which, for health reasons, cannot be ridden.
This film will show you how, step by step, from the very beginning up to Haute Ecole. Topics covered in the film are:
– Equipment for horse and human
– In-hand preparatory work
– Basic position of the Long Reins
– First steps on the Long Reins
– Lateral movements
– Work at canter
– Piaffe, passage and Spanish walk
Beyond Horse Massage DVD
Beyond Horse Massage DVD $49.95Beyond Horse Massage DVD by Jim Masterson
The Masterson Method is an innovative form of bodywork that relaxes the horse’s body and relieves his muscles, connective tissue, and structure of deep stress and pain. Through the gentle and light manipulation of targeted Release Points; the movement of joints or junctions through a range of motion in a relaxed state; and studied observation of the horse’s responses (his reactions tell you what he is feeling), you’ll open doors to improved health and performance while enhancing communication and your relationship along the way.
Basic Training Riding Horses Vol 2 DVD
Basic Training Riding Horses Vol 2 DVD $59.95
Basic Training Riding Horses Vol 3 DVD
Basic Training Riding Horses Vol 3 DVD $59.95Basic Training Riding Horses Volume 3 DVD by Ingrid Klimke
The 6 Year Old Horse focuses on higher level exercises in the areas covered by Volumes 1 and 2. Dressage: Lateral movement; development of flying changes; collection exercises; use of the curb; dressage outside the arena; and much more. Pole work (cavalletti): Gymnastics; circle jumping; improvement of flexibility and cadence. Jumping: Gymnastics; “skinny” jumps; turns; distances and Cross-country: Canter/gallop training on hills; series of fences and obstacles; jumping into water; drop jumps. Throughout the series Ingrid Klimke has been supported by Major Paul Stecken in the dressage training componments.
Basic Training Riding Horses Vol 1 DVD
Basic Training Riding Horses Vol 1 DVD $59.95Basic Training Riding Horses Vol 1 DVD by Ingrid Klimke
Volume 1 The 4 Year Old Horse
In Ingrid Klimke’s three training DVDs, the Olympic champion shares her key ideas for the successful training of horses. The main components of her training method include dressage exercises to improve suppleness and collection; pole work (cavalletti); lower level jumping obstacles; and basic training for cross-country.
Volume 1 covers: Dressage: Exercises to improve extension; rhythm; relaxation; contact between the rider’s hands and the horse’s mouth; familiarization with rider aids; half- and full halts; transitions; signs of suppleness; first show ring experiences; and much more. Pole work (cavalletti): Introduction to the technique and work on the lunge line; Jumping: First jumping obstacles; use of a lead horse; and gymnastic series and Cross-country: Use of the safety seat; first jumping obstacles; introduction to water; work uphill and downhill.
Classical Dressage Part 4 DVD
Classical Dressage Part 4 DVD $69.95Classical Dressage Part 4 DVD by Philippe Karl
Karl’s philosophy for his training methods are based on understanding the physical and mental conditions of the horse. This DVD is volume 4 of a 4 set volume covering all aspects of classical dressage training.Part 4: Training Progress one year later
Philippe Karl now presents his Ecole de Legerete organisation chart. His training philosophy is inspired by the most accomplished masters la Gueriniere, Baucher, Beudant, L’Hotte and founded on an absolute respect of the horse. Basic knowledge of anatomy, motion, balance and psychology enables the rider to get the best from any horse without using force or constraint systems (side reins, running reins etc).
Classical Dressage Part 2 DVD
Classical Dressage Part 2 DVD $69.95Classical Dressage Part 2 DVD
Part 2 School of Gymnastics
Philippe Karl’s philosophy for his training methods are based on understanding the physical and mental conditions of the horse. This DVD is volume two of a 4 set series covering all aspects of classical dressage training
.Philippe Karls philosophy for his training methods are based on understanding the physical and mental conditions of the horse, the ease of the aids and the horses movements. It is fundamental that the aids are taught clearly before the horse begins to do any gymnastic work. Complete flexibility of the neck is essential for the neck extension and flexion of the poll. An introduction to training on two tracks completes the first part of this schooling series.
Joy of Dressage Part 2 DVD
Joy of Dressage Part 2 DVD $45.00Joy of Dressage Part 2 DVD by Uta Graf
Training the Rider
Riding with motivation and enthusiasm are important pre-requisites to creating a partnership that is equally pleasurable for the horse. Successful grand prix rider Uta Gräf’s aim is fine riding on keen horses. The second film in the three part series shows which influences the rider can use to get close to this ideal.
– Choosing the right horse
– Finding the right trainer
– Instruction and stable culture
– Riding without fear through good husbandry and training
– Stress-free riding
– Seat and posture exercises
Joy of Dressage Part 3 DVD
Joy of Dressage Part 3 DVD $45.00Joy of Dressage Part 3 DVD by Uta Graf
Competition Success
The third DVD in the series highlights training toward competition, at the competition, warming up, the test and Dressage riding for joy. For many riders, the climax to the joy of riding is to begin competing. Highlight: Utaﾒs floodlit Grand Prix Kur with Le Noir.
Uta Graf explains her methods: training that respects the horse, natural living conditions in open stabling and international level dressage horses living in paddocks in large groups. Scrape off the mud and ride Grand Prixﾔ is her motto. This new series of training films featuring the internationally acclaimed dressage rider shows how it is done. Part 1 Motivating the Horse, Part 2 Training the Rider and Part 3 Competitive Success.
