Posts Tagged ‘Rider’

Klimke on Cavalletti: Schooling of Horse and Rider over Ground Poles

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

Olympic Dressage trainer Reiner Klimke’s classic book on cavalletti work has been revised and brought back into print by his accomplished equestrian daughter, Ingrid Klimke. Ingrid Klimke has managed to maintain the classic work while bringing it up to date. Continue reading

Our Black SE Arabian Stallion offered for sale

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

He is a Sweepstakes Nominated Sire with a proven show record. He is black. His sire was a competitive Dressage mount in open breed shows. He is a proven sire himself, with flashy moving and correct foals on the ground. He is passing on his good looks, great personality, and rare bloodlines. Continue reading

Pilates for the Dressage Rider by Janice Dulak

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Janice Dulak, a Dressage Rider herself, is a Level 2 Pilates Instructor, one of only a handful to achieve this certification and, as such, is considered a second generation Pilates instructor, training teachers from around the world. This is the DVD that Dressage Riders interested in Pilates, want! Continue reading

101 Dressage Exercises for Horse & Rider by Jec Ballou

Monday, May 25th, 2009

One of my all-time favorite exercise books, not so much for the exercises but rather for the way they are presented, described and organized. While most of the exercises in this book may be found elsewhere, Jec succeeds by not only explaining how the exercise is ridden but more importantly, why! Continue reading

Training Strategies for the Dressage Rider – Charles de Kunffy

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Training Strategies for Dressage Riders is full of specific guidelines for the correct development of riders and their horses. It addresses the most important issues involved with improving equitation, so that riders will be able to gymnasticise their horses correctly. Continue reading

A Matter of Trust Extras DVD – Walter Zettl

Friday, May 8th, 2009

The final volume of the “A Matter of Trust” series takes an unexpected turn, west! Walter demonstrates how Classical Dressage training can benefit all riding disciplines in this very unique clinic entitled “East meets West”. Continue reading

A Matter of Trust Vol. 4 Walter Zettl DVD

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

The fourth volume in the series “A Matter of Trust” by Walter Zettl reveals the classical approach to the upper levels of dressage. Walter covers piaffe, passage, one tempi and two tempi changes in addition to all the lateral movements. Get the entire series while it is still available! Continue reading

A Matter of Trust Vol. 3 Walter Zettl DVD

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Volume 3 of the “A Matter of Trust” series of DVDs by Walter Zettl focuses on the theory and practice of third and fourth level collection. Half Pass, flying changes, tempi changes are all covered in detail. Continue reading

A Matter of Trust Vol. 2 Walter Zettl 2 DVD Set

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Volume 2 of the “A Matter of Trust” series of dressage training DVDs by Walter Zettl. In this video Walter Zettl presents the theory and practice of collection with emphasis on the correct frame, rhythm, tempo and self-carriage. Wonderful exercises clearly presented. Continue reading

A Matter of Trust Vol. 1 Walter Zettl 2 DVD Set

Saturday, April 25th, 2009

The first DVD of the “A Matter of Trust” series of dressage training videos by Walter Zettl. Covers the basic guidelines for training the dressage horse in the first year. Walter Zettl covers equine behavior, bio-mechanics, timing of the aids and the correct use of seat and aids culminating in a great lesson plan! Continue reading