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DRESSAGE PRINCIPLES FOR THE WESTERN HORSE & RIDER Vol. 1: Part 2,

Aids Communication - A Key To Success

Communication is the key to success in riding. And just how do we communicate with our horses? Our natural aids - seat, leg and hand - are valuable tools that enable us to make our wishes known to the horse and through which we can control his entire body.

The aids and the way they are used are not complicated for the horse and rider to understand. The challenge come in coordinating your aids with the horse's movements in order to elicit a correct and willing response. This tape provides easy-to-understand exercises and explains in detail how to use your seat, leg and hand aids in a natural way. You will also learn how to use your aids according to your horse's knowledge. Once you know how to clearly communicate by using these aids, you can find a new harmony with your horse.

Dressage Principles enable you to teach your horse to respond willingly without using force. This is the beginning of building a relationship with your horse than will last for many years. Once you master Parts I and II of this seriesyou will be well on your way to building unity and truly bonding with your horse. There us nothing like the feeling of riding and training when you understand how to communicate with your horse so that he responds happily and willingly.

DVD - Run Time: 51 Min.

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DRESSAGE PRINCIPLES FOR THE WESTERN HORSE & RIDER Vol. 1: Part 3,

Developing Natural Balance - DVD

Every horse should know th valuable Dressage Principles explained on this tape. In Parts I and II you learned proper form and how to communicate with your horse by using your seat, leg and hand aids. Now it's time to introduce the side pull, a bitless bridle that is ideal for the early stages of training, both on the ground and under saddle.

Ground training is a necessity, especially during the first three to six months when you initially start riding your horse. It will continue to be a benefit throughout different training stages. If you are retraining an older horse that has had resistance problems, th techniques covered in this tape will be invaluable. You won't have to use forceful methods, and severe bits and spurs can be eliminated.

"Developing Natural Balance" contains a variety of lessons designed to teach you how to become a "thinking" rider as you build on the various training sessions with your horse. You'll learn maneuvers such as turn on the forehead, turn on the haunches, yielding and backing, all of which teach both horse and rider about elementary control of the horse's body position. The lessons include different patterns to help you teach your horse simple transitions, how to bend and turn, and how to pick up the correct lead. A snaffle bit is also introduced .

This stage of training is most important in developing your horse's natural balance, movement and self-carriage in all three gaits. Your horse will learn to relax, lower his head and neck naturally, "slow" his mind and trust his rider. If your goal is to have a long-lasting performance horse, "Developing Natural Balance" is essential, no matter what discipline you ride.

DVD - Run Time: 90 Min.

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DRESSAGE PRINCIPLES FOR THE WESTERN HORSE & RIDER Vol. 1: Part 4,

On Your Way To Collection - DVD

Build on the basics with Dressage Principles as you continue your training in the snaffle bit. Now that your horse is improving his natural balance and self carriage, his is also learning how to relax his mind and body at all three gaits. As his training progresses, it's time to work on lengthening and shortening your horse's stride at at the walk, trot and canter. You will soon be able to regulate his speeds without resistance from your horse as he becomes increasingly more responsive.

"On Your Way to Collection" contains advanced bending exercises to increase your horse's suppleness and flexibility. You'll also improve his balance as you gain even more control of his body position. Also included are exercises for performing transitions on straight lines, more advanced lateral training and how to build roundness into your horse's frame to achieve more collection.

You'll find that the variety of lessons and training patterns included here will help you learn to "read" your horse as you become more skilled at analyzing his responses and balance. If you pay attention, your horse will be able to tell you whether he needs to go back to simpler lessons to gain a better understanding of what you are asking, or if he is ready to continue into more advanced work. As you complete these stages your horse will develop a solid foundation. If you show in pleasure classes, you'll find that mastering these exercises will greatly broaden your knowledge and give you an edge on the competition. Just remember to keep having fun with your horse in these training stages. Add variety and trail rides to keep your horse fresh and willing!

DVD - Run Time: 51 Mins.

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Isabell Werth Dressage Techniques Vol.1

Volume 1 of a three-part series filmed during the 2001 USDF National Symposium. Dressage Techniques features 2006 World Cup Champion and multiple Olympic medalist Isabel Werth instructing on training and riding round, forward and through by getting your horse on the Aids

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Isabell Werth Dressage Techniques Vol.2

Volume 2 of a three-part DVD series filmed during the 2001 USDF National Symposium. Dressage Techniques features 2006 World Cup Champion and multiple Olympic medalist Isabel Werth instructing on developing power and engagement for the medium levels

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Isabell Werth Dressage Techniques Vol.3

Volume 3 of the final part of a DVD series filmed during the 2001 USDF National Symposium. Dressage Techniques features 2006 World Cup Champion and multiple Olympic medalist Isabel Werth instructing on pirouettes, tempi changes, passage, and piaffe.

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The Development Of The Dressage Horse

2004 USDF Symposium. For the first time, U.S. breeders candidly compare the breeding and young horse program. Three internationally known dressage experts, Steffan Peters, Scott Hassler and Christopher Hess discuss breeding, selection, judging, training, and development of the dressage horse from birth to advanced levels. Sessions I and II included in this DVD version

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On The Levels

Introductory through USEF Fourth Level-Test 3 should be ridden from the comfort of your living room or from a clinic setting! Narrated by FEI "I" and USEF "S" Judge Janet Brown-Fox, this program will show important figures for each level including proper execution and common faults. You will also view the same ride from the view of a competitor and judge with scoring and judging comments as an added feature. Tests demonstrated on this DVD will be effective through 2010. Two disc set

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Ingrid Klimke Performance Through Fitness

Everything you need to know about working your horse with cavaletti to improve his performance in the dressage ring. From the basics to more advanced exercises, from young horses to old campaigners, Ingrid�s methods are proven to work for her and outlined clearly in this DVD. If you are looking for a change of pace � and looking to improve your horses excitement about his work and his fitness level to perform it � look no further than this exciting, educational DVD.