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Dressage: Official USDF IntroductionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Bill Woods and Kathy Conelly on the basics of seat, leg and rein aids, ring figures, transitions and dressage tests. For those new to dressage.
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A Champions Way With Horses Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Bruce Davidson, three day eventer and twice world champion discusses all aspects of dressage from and eventer's viewpoint.
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Basic Dressage Training for the Rider Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Training video following the official system of the German Equestrian Federation. Includes prerequisites, the training scale, structure of a training session and basic exercises.
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The ABC'c of Basic DressageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Hilda Gurney discusses philosophy of dressage, proper tack and equpment, correct seat and use of aids.
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The Strategy of DressageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Sandy Pflueger Clark critiques riders and horses at Training, First and Second Levels and suggests strategies for improving performance.
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Concepts of DressageUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Charles de Kunffy gives a lecture on the motivation of riders and their relationships to their horses. Includes clips from the Western U.S. Olympic Dressage Trials. VHS
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The Classical SeatUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Sylvia Loch gives guidelines and techniques for riding in harmony with your horse. Includes lengthenings, collection and lateral work.
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Improving the Dressage HorseUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Maria Gunther uses diagrams and slow motion to explain training exercises for riders working without the daily supervision of a trainer.
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The Dressage Training: From the Basic Training of the YOung HorseUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dr. Reiner Klimke discusses how the young horse learns cooperation and obedience so he is able to go loose, enthusiastically and straight - the aim of all basic training.
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Training of the Dressage Horse - Vol. 1 : First and Second LevelsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dr. Reiner Klimke shares his proven and easy to understand training methods with some of the U.S.'s most talented dressage and event riders.
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Training of the Dressage Horse- Vol. 2: Third andFourth LevelsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dr. Reiner Klimke shares his training methods with U.S. champion dressage and event riders.
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Training of the Dressage Horse - Vol. 3: Prix St.George and Grand PrixUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dr.Reiner Klimke shares his training methods with U.S. champion dressage and event riders.
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CavalettiUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Dr. Reiner Klimke demonstrates schooling of horse and rider over ground rails.
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The Art of Classical Dressage - Part 6: Correct Corrections; The most Common Faults in Horse and RiderUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Arthur Kottas addresses faults and corrections in rider seat and position, application of aids, rhythm and impulsion.
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Communication Between Horse and Rider (Vol.1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Kyra Kyrklund analyzes how faults in rider's position affects the horse's balance.
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Riders Seat and Balance (Vol 2)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Kyra Kyrklund analyzes how faults in rider's position affects the horse's balance.
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Horse's Outline and Collection (Vol 3)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Kyra Kyrklund shows how to get a horse on the bit, stretching down and coming up into a frame again.
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Lateral Movements (Vol 4)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Kyra Kyrklund discusses how to ride and how to teach a horse the full range of lateral movements.
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Advanced Movements (Vol 5)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Kyra Kyrklund on piroutte, passage and piaffe.
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Advanced Movements (Vol 6)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
 Kyra Kyrklund on canter movements.
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Learning Partners - Correct Position of Seat and RiderUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Renate Lansburg teaching.
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Learning Partners - Riding the Half HaltUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Janet Black teaching.
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Learning Partners - Proper Halts From All GaitsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Kris Bobo teaching.
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Learning Partners - Developing the TrotUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Volker Bromann teaching.
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Learning Partners - Leg YieldingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Bill Woods teaching.
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Learning Partners - Pirouettes and Turns on the HaunchesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Kris Bobo teaching.
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Half Halt Demystified - Learning The Half Halt (Vol 1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Jane Savoie teaching.
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Half Halt Demystified - Putting Your Horse on the Bit (Vol 2)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Jane Savoie teaching.
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Centered Riding (Part 1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Sally Swift discusses and demonstrates body awareness techniques to improve riding skills.
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Centered Riding (part 2)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Continuation of Part 1, described above.
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The Art of Riding - Basic Schooling (Vol 2) Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
 Baron Hans von Blixen-Finecke shows flatwork and gymnastic jumping exercises that supple the horse in preparation for First Level Dressage tests or Novice Events.
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The Art of Riding - Work in Collection (Vol 3)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Discussion and demonstration of strengthening exercises for the horse leading to increased engagement.
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The Art of Riding - Advanced Dressage (Vol 4)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Last in the series. Demonstration and discussion of tools and skills needed to compete at the FEI Levels.
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Ride With Your Mind Video Masterclass (Tape 1) - Body Balance: The BasicsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Mary Wanless demonstrates how to gain the equilibrium and proper body alignment necessary to establish correct rding skills.  
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Ride With Your Mind Masterclass (Tape 2) Rising Trot: Working on the BitUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Mary shows how to gain the horse's attention and commitment to the task at hand: working on the bit. Once this is accomplished the rider can develop the correct interaction between herself and the horse, thus establishing the foundation for self-carriage.
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Ride With Your Mind Video Masterclass (Tape 3) Sitting Trot and Canter: Working on the Bit Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Mary shows riders how to develop correct use of their bodies so they no longer rely on their hands to get their horses "on the bit" and gain, instead, a truly independent seat.
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Ride With Your Mind Video Masterclass (Tape 4) Introducing Tempo, Transitions, and Lengthening and Shortening of StrideUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
After rider is able to work the horse in the basic gaits, Mary directs her attention to tempo and the biomechanics of riding transitions as well as changing the length of the horse's stride.
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Introduction to Lateral MovementsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Mary Wanless assists novice to advanced riders in stabilizing their bodies on the correct vertical axis enabling them to effectively apply aids and limit their horses' evasions. Once learned, lateral work falls into place.
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Gymnastic Patterns: Influence (Vol 1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Leslie Webb demonstrates rhythm, regularity, half halts and guiding with seat and legs.
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Gymnastic Patterns: Alignment (Vol 2)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
 Leslie Webb explains bending, counter bend, balance, circles and lateral movements.
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Gymnastic Patterns: Engagement (Vol 3)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Leslie Webb shows the steps to developing engagement; how to gain impulsion and the counter canter.
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The Winning Edge 2003 (Vol 1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Betsy Berry and Chris Hickey cover the highest test of each national level from the 2003 tests. Included are a discussion of the purpose of each level, tools for preparing your horse for competition and the judge's point of view.
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The Winning Edge 2007 (Vols. 1&2)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Betsy Berrey and Chris Hickey cover all 18 of the new  2007 USEF Dressage Tests from both the rider's and judges's point of view.
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Sensitive Schooling: Gaits, Bends and Transitions with Sylvia LochUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Complete training package. Ride with Sylvia through interactive footage and corect classical training.
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O'Connor Training Camp (Vol 2): FlatworkUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Karen and David O'Connor provide flatwork exercises you can use to develop and improve the 4 rider responsibilities of line of direction, speed, rhythm and balance, and timing.
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Dressage Clinic with Steffan PetersUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
A ringside seat at training session with Steffan Peters riding Floriano.
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A Matter of Trust (Vol 1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Walter Zettl elaborates on classical dressage theory and describes what true classical dressage is meant to be.
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A Matter of Trust (Vol2)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Walter Zettl describes how to introduce the horse to collection using training techniques based on classical methods.
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A Matter of Trust (Vol 3)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Walter Zettl discusses Third and Fourth Level collection exercises, half-pass, flying changes and tempi changes.
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Horsemanship (Vol 3)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
"Vintage Video" presents a US Army training film made more than 50 years ago (!) which shows suppling exercises for the rider, jumping techniques and cross country jumping.
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1991 USAE Dressage Tests (Vol 2) Third through Fifth LevelUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
With Natalie Lamping.
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On the Levels- 1995 AHSA and USDF Second through Fourth Level Dressage Tests (V0l 2)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Bill Woods narrates as tests are ridden. Perspectives of rider, trainer and judge are presented.
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On the Levels - USAE and USDF Dressage Tests through 2006 (Vol1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Purpose and goals of Intro, Training and First Level Tests are covered. Ring geometry and accuracy are discussed. 
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On the Levels- USAE and USDF Dressage Tests through 2006 (Vol 2) Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Purpose and goals of Second, Third and Fourth Level Tests are covered along with a discussion on collection.
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Dancing With Your HorseUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Mary Campbell's guide to creating a musical freestyle at any level.
VHSCreating Freestyle Programs
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USDF Musical Freestyle FundamentalsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
 A panel of judges and freestyle designers provide insights on musical selection, design and choreography for beginners to veteran freestyle riders.
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USDF Musical Freestyle Symposium (Vol 1) First and Second LevelsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Debbie Mc Donald, Terry Ciotti Gallo and Jennie Loriston-Clark critique First and Second Level freestyle rides followed by suggestions for improvement.
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USDF Musical Freestyle Symposium (Vol 2) Third and Fourth LevelsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Continuation of video listed above at Third and Fourth Levels.
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USDF Musical Freestyle Symposium (Vol 3) Intermediate and Grand Prix LevelsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Last in the series (see description above) focusing on Intermediate and Grand Prix freestyle programs.
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Showing Your Sport Horse In HandUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Top professionals demonstrate the best techniques for teaching handlers how to present the sport horse to elicit its best qualities. Scripted by J.Ashton Moore
VHSIn Hand Training
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Schooling Horses In Hand - A Means of Suppling and CollectionUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Richard Heinrichs demonstrates how schooling in hand is an excellent way of supporting and complementing work under saddle.
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Edgar Hotz Clinic at Potomac Horse Center. Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Covers the 1995 USAE dressage tests - 5 videotapes in series
Tape #1 Training Level
Tape #2 First Level
Tape #3 Second Level
Tape #4 Third Level
Tape #5 Fourth Level
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Dr. Reiner Klimke Dressage Clinic (vol 2)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Fourth Level to Prix St. Georges
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Dr. Reiner Klimke Dressage Clinic (vol 3)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Intermediare to Grand Prix
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1993 USDF National Dressage Symposium (Vol 1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Trainng through Third Levels
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1993 USDF Symposium (Vol 2)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Fourth Level through Prix St. Georges
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1993 National Dressage Symposium (Vol 3)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Intermediaire I through Grand Prix
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1994 USDF National Dressage Symposium (vol 1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Training,First and Second Levels
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1998 USDF National Dressage Symposium (Vol 1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Kyra Kyrklund works with Training and First Level riders on  communication with the horse through their position and use of aids.
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1999 USDF National Dressage Symposium (Vol 1)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Highlights from the Conrad Schumacher  clinic held in Maryland.  Vol 1 covers Training through Second Level.
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USDF National Dressage Symposium (Vol 2)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Third Level to Prix St. Georges
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1999 USDF National Dressage Symposium (Vol 3)Use SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Conrad Schumacher discusses dressage horse conformation
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2003 USDF National Dressage Symposium - the Dressage Seat from the Trainer's PerspectiveUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Lisa Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos share their focus on the seat as a system of training (2 volumes on one DVD) 
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2004 USDF National Dressage Symposium - The Development of the Dressage HorseUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Christophe Hess and Scott Hassler show how conformation influences training. Steffen Peters joins them to demonstrate the training of young horses. (2 volumes on one DVD)
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2006 USDF National Symposium - Performance Through FitnessUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Ingrid Klimke shows how working the horse with cavaletti improves his performance in the dressage ring.  
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1994 World Equestrian Games - The HagueUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Excerpts from all 3 dressage competitions: Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special and Musical Freestyle.
VHSInternational Competitions
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2006 World Equestrian GamesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Excerpts from the Dressage competition.
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1995 Volvo World Cup - Los AngelesUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).<