Lynn Palm has made many outstanding world champions through her careful dressage training methods and unique riding ability, but none so celebrated as the famous "Rugged Lark". Besides their impressive four AQHA super horse winds, Rugged Lark's claim to fame has come through a unique performance that Lynn and Lark have displayed to audiences throughout the country. Minus a bridle, the two have brought tears to many as they proudly displayed the ultimate in trust and communication between horse and rider.

Bridleless Training benefits the rider as well as any breed of horse in any discipline. One of the most important benefits is learning to ride from the seat and leg aids and to take away our natural instinct to use mostly the hand aids. You can become a more confident rider by improving your balance through your seat, rather than your hands. This tape provides excellent training for older horses, horses that have problems accepting a bit, or horses that show signs of resistance. Also, you'll learn to "read" your horse and understand where he carries his natural balance.

Using horses in different stages of training, Lynn demonstrates steps that must be followed and carefully evaluated before you advance. Ground training, numerous types of maneuver, and many steps of training are involved in this unique method. The final segment demonstrates the advanced horse, using Rugged Lark to show you the results of training through Love, Acceptance, Respect and Kindness.

This tape can help you mark a new beginning in the relationship you have with your horse. However, always rememberthe many safety tips Lynn uses as an important part of all you do with your riding and training.

DVD - Run Time: 69 Min.

The gift of “Safety” you can give yourself and those you love! A video for everyone who owns a horse!

Frank addresses one of he most dangerous aspects of riding horses in this video . . . Spooking & Shying. “The spooking & shying horse is a time bomb waiting to explode,” Bell says. The good news is that these dangerous characteristics of some horses can be “fixed” when dealt with early and effectively with Frank's proven techniques and clearly shows how they should be used. (Also available in PAL format)

DVD – Approx. 35 min.

Have you often wished that you could consistently train horses to be quiet, obedient, and well-mannered? Have you wondered if there were any secrets to having a horse that would change gaits and direction willingly, and stop and back, using just a light touch? Well, this videotape won't reveal any “secrets,” but it will show you the winning methods used by World Champion Reiner, Bob Loomis. From initial weaning, when his foals are first halter broke, to exercises as yearling's in the round pen; to first saddling and riding as two-year-olds, arena work, and riding on the trail – Bob will teach you his techniques as used by the assistant trainers on his ranch. Also important to training are the “tools,” and Bob thoroughly details all the equipment he uses, from bits to boots. You'll also be shown how to select a good training prospect, using Bob's guidelines for conformation and breeding.

Not just for reining enthusiasts, this tape will be of use to anyone who is training a horse, whether it be for performance events or for a quiet, dependable mount on the trail.

All over the world, thousands of people have attended Bob Loomis clinics. Now for a fraction of the cost, you can learn to give your horse the same foundation in early training as his champion reining horses!

DVD/Color – 90 mins.

PART 6: Ground Driving

After longeing, ground driving is the next step in advancing your horse's ground training. By using voice commands that your horse learned in his "in hand" and "longeing" sessions, he will learn to give to rein pressure while changing gaits through walk, trot and canter, turning, stopping and backing.

For the young horse, ground driving is an ideal way to develop strength, fitness and coordination without the additional weight of a arider. It also establishes the foundation for a successful future under saddle. Additionally, ground driving can be used to soften the mouth of an older horse that has become resistant or unwilling.

In this video, Lynn will discuss how to outfit your horse with the proper equipment for ground driving. Lynn then follows the steps of sacking with lines and dragging them behind the horse until he totally accepts them. Once Lynn begins driving, she will demonstrate patterns to follow and will show how to correct common mistakes.

Because ground driving can be a low-stress form of exercise with great benefits and results, it is an excellent technique that brings variety to your training and will contribute to the longevity of your horse.

DVD - Run Time: 41 Min.

PART 1 - Basics...Balance & Relation

Palm Partnership Training is proud to present this video series. Exercises for Equestrians! These videos will help you become a stronger, more supple, and flexible rider. Confidence in your riding will increase as you become more balanced on your horse. The more you use these exercises the more you will relax your body, allowing you to relax your mind. This is the first step to gaining a more responsive horse! Remember that riding is a sport for all ages of riders. Being in good physical shape results in precise control of our bodies!

In PART 1 I will give you basic stretching exercises to do before riding and while riding under saddle. They are for all levels of riders. Start here before you progress to more challenging exercises in PART 2 & 3. In this video you will find exercises for stretching the back muscles and upper leg muscles to gain more flexibility in the hip, knee, and ankle joints. These areas are most essential to improve balance or just to loosen up and allow relaxation!

The following exercises are not designed for the very beginner rider. You have to be able to maintain basic balance at the walk and trot and know how to turn and stop. The ground stretching exercises will help everyone! Have lots of fun with doing these exercises!

DVD - Run Time: 35 Min.

PART 2 - Stretching Ahead

Palm Partnership Training is excited to keep you Stretching Ahead with exercises that will build a correct rider's position. I will take you to the next step to give you more strength, suppleness and flexibility in your riding. This video includes stretching exercises to do as a warm up before riding and under saddle.

Stretching Ahead builds on the goals in PART 1 and introduces new exercises. It will improve balance and body coordination. In this video I will emphasize increasing stretching of the spine plus hip and arm joint flexibility. You'll find similar exercises in PART 1 & 2 because they are essential to the progression.

The exercises in Stretching Ahead include the very important area for the rider's relaxation: the muscles in the shoulder area. Leg muscle stretching is also advanced. More difficult exercises focus on flexibility of the spine, hips, should, elbow, wrists, and fingers. You will love this progression of exercises. I use them every time I ride!

DVD - Run Time: 35 Min.

PART 2: Building a Perfectly Balanced & Responsive Horse

This video is truly the perfect link between PART 1 and PART 3! You are ready to learn or refine aides coordination and control of the horse's body position. Lynn will show you a variety of maneuvers and figures that will teach you how to coordinate your aides. This will allow your seat, legs and hands to work together and not against each other!

Controlling each part of the horse's body position through the rider's aids, Lynn demonstrates how to obtain a balanced horse. A wide variety of practice patterns will show you how to correct and/or improve your aides communication. Your goal is putting your horse in his correct balance.

You will not find any gimmicks or quick fixes in the video, but you will find suggestions and tips to help you create a long lasting partnership with your horse.

REMEMBER: Relentlessly perfect your ability to communicate clearly with your horse. Your horse will only respond more happily and effortlessly!

DVD - Run Time: 60 Min.

One of the most popular western show ring events of all breeds is TRAIL. In this DVD, Lynn will inspire new competitors to enter the show ring as well as give several training exercises to improve problems encountered by seasoned campaigners. She will teach you how to negotiate obstacles at the trot giving your horse confidence resulting in a "tick" free performance. In addition, Lynn will share show rings tips and obstacle strategies that will earn plus scores!

Lynn will guide you through the steps of introducing a horse or rider to the basic training needed for Trail. This training is great for young horses starting under saddle or older horses bored with showing. Since most training DVDs only show you how to do something well, Lynn always demonstrates common problems and how to correct them.

"Getting Hooked on Trail" will not only help you for the show ring, it will add variety to your daily training that is stress free for the horse. This will make your horse very happy!

DVD - Run Time: 35 Min.

GET HOOKED ON TRAIL - Lope Logs!

Lope logs are the most difficult of all the log obstacles that you will find on a Trail course. You have to control your horse's balance, speed and direction before, over, and after the log. Controlling your horse's lope takes time and patience to perfect. Lynn will give you the tools to do this!

Lynn will share many training tips to improve your horse's responses. She will show you how to do several combinations perfectly with the same rhythmic, balanced steps. Lynn will also show you how to correct common problems that arise when doing lope logs.

Since the lope logs present more degree of difficulty then other obstacles, they could earn higher scores. Lynn will give you the best tips to avoid any "ticks" over the poles and to get a balanced tale off distance. You will be rewarded with the best scores that will take you to the top of the class.

If you are looking for fun and challenging training using poles at the lope, you will love Lynn's simple and achievable methods. Your horse will love the step by step training that will give him confidence. With this confidence, your horse will compete with a beautiful relaxed expression when doing this obstacle. This training adds variety to your daily training and your horses will try harder because they love a stress free challenge!

DVD - Run Time: 45 Minutes