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Showing To Win Western Pleasure Dvd

Showing To Win Western Pleasure

Showing To Win Western Pleasure

 
Using unique dual-screen and slow-motion technology, Showing to Win: Western Pleasure defines what judges are looking for in the western pleasure horse by showing correct and incorrect performances side-by-side. With input from world champion exhibitors, judges and owners, Showing to Win: Western Pleasure is the one video that can show you what to do and what not to do in the arena.
 

Western Pleasure

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Western Pleasure: Master Series

 

 

When you are fortunate enough to get a great teacher who can really communicate, you want to learn as much as possible from him. With Richard Shrake's complete program, you will not only gain the in-depth specific knowledge from each video, but you will find that each new one seems even better than the last because of the reinforced continuity of instruction throughout all of them.

We are now proud to offer you Richard Shrake's extensive knowledge through these videos.

Table of Contents:

  • 1. Play Movie
  • 2. Selection
  • 3. Horse Psychology
  • 4. Equipment
  • 5. Lunge Work
  • 6. The Three Step Exercises
  • 7. Troubleshooting
  • 8. Show Time
  • 9. Review

DVD - Running Time: 60 Min.

 

 

 

Pleasure Riding

v2011

Getting Started: Pleasure Riding 101

 

Finally. . . a riding DVD that answers both the how and the why! What are viewers saying aboutPleasure Riding 101!? "Just what we needed..." We watch it over and learn something every time..." Colt starting specialist, Joel Martens, discovered a need to train the rider while he trained their horse...this DVD is the result. This DVD will help you bridge the communication gap that may exist between you and your horse. Learn to communicate precisely and accurately and your horse will try harder to work with you. This DVD will hep you whether you are just starting or...getting back in the saddle.

Western Pleasure

101 safety tips

101 Safety Tips - Dana Hokana

 

Safety starts with choosing the right horse. * Be safe by assessing your horse's energy level before you ride * Be safe while handling your horse on the ground * Safety in the saddle * Be safe hauling your horse

 

Western Pleasure

western riding and tack

A Complete Guide to Western Riding & Tack

 

Basics on equipment, safety, proper saddling, bridling Bits & spurs Riding basics in the bridle Exercises to improve your horse's responsiveness Training in the snaffle Exercises to improve your seat Running Time of 64 Min.

 

Western Pleasure

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Maximizing Your Western Pleasure Horse Vol.1

 

For Western Pleasure riders and exhibitors, Dana has produced a two-disc set, full of clearly presented professional instruction, the videos demonstrate exercises to teach a horse to better use its body, by improving flexibility, stride, reach, and use of shoulders. Methods to improve the riders seat are clearly presented, as are ways to present the horse to the judge in the best way possible. Two Disc Set Includes: - Helpful exercises and maneuvers to improve your horse's movement, increase his flexibility, length of stride and reach. - Exercises to improve your seat. - Shows how your seat and body rhythm effect your horse's movement. - Create a competitive strategy while showing your horse. - Learn to sharpen your overall presentation. - Run Time 140 minutes total.

 

Western Pleasure

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Maximizing Your Western Pleasure Horse Vol.2

 

In this video Dana reveals her secrets on how to keep a long term show horse going. She gives proven tips, which help to make your horse's job more fun. Learn how little refusals can turn into big show pen cheats. Includes: - Layering and reestablishing a solid foundation. - Maintain or school your horse in the show ring. - 10 common cheats and their fixes. - Run Time 106 minutes

 

Western Pleasure

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Maximizing Your Western Pleasure Horse Vol.3

 

Here are 7 fabulous tips to slow your horse down without sacrificing his movement. These techniques will gradually give you the body control you need to get that flow and smoothness that you are looking for. Includes: Step 1 - The Arc Step 2 - Drive Forward Step 3 - Self Carriage Step 4 - Identify Lean Step 5 - Neck Reining Exercises Step 6 - Counter Cantering Step 7 - Stop and Redirect

 

Western Pleasure

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Take Control Vol.1

 

There's Power in Your Seat, Hands, and Legs. Learn the most common faults that riders have and how to eliminate them in this video. Dana teaches techniques that turn a good rider into a great rider. You will learn how to use your seat, hands, and legs more effectively. Includes: - There's power in your seat - There's power in your hands - There's power in your lower leg - Raise your level of consciousness Run Time 54 Min.

 

Western Pleasure

take control 2

Take Control Vol.2

 

This video gives seven powerful steps to improve your horse's responsiveness and to teach your horse to "listen up" to your cues. Learn how to eliminate all unresponsiveness. Why? Because, small disobediences in your horse can grow into huge problems. A responsive horse is a safe and enjoyable horse. Includes: - Learn to read your horse's energy level - Reestablish the Whoa cue - Develop a more responsive mouth through proper use of your hands - Say listen up with your legs - The power of positive breathing - Catch the rhythm Run Time 40 Min.

 

 

Western Pleasure

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Take Control Vol.3

 

For your horse to be balanced, exhibit self-carriage and move with flow and cadence, he needs to be guiding between your reins and not leaning in any direction. This program covers in depth the steps you can take to identify and get the lean out of your performance horse so you can have that great ride you've been looking for. Includes: - What lean is and how it will interfere with a good ride - How to diagnose lean in your horse - How to correct lean in your horse - Run Time

 

Western Pleasure

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Take Control Vol.4

 

What is feel and timing? Timing is knowing when to pick up on your horse, and feel is knowing if they gave or not and when to release. You communicate or talk to your horse with your hands, seat and legs. You can develop good communication by having good feel and timing. With time, patience and discipline you too can develop feel and improve your timing. This program covers in depth five principles will help you accomplish this. Includes: - Raise Your Level of Awareness - Follow through - Push Through Resistance - Use a Fair Approach with Your Hands and Legs - Learn to tell the difference between a refusal and an "I don't understand