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Innovative approach to greater levels of skill. Part I: Basic concepts of the relationship between rider and motion of the horse. 60 min. Part II: Sitting trot, circles, canter, lateral work and jumping. 55 min. Please specify Part I or II.

Author Mary Wanless helps riders at all levels improve their skills. Tape 1: Body Balance. Real riders on real horses with real problems gain equilibrium and proper alignment for correct skills. 60 min. Tape 2: Rising Trot: Gaining the horse's attention and commitment to working on the bit. 90 min. Tape 3: Sitting Trot & Canter. Develop correct use of the body to gain a truly independent seat. 70 min. Tape 4: Introducing Tempo. Learning the biomechanics of riding transitions as well aslengthening and shortening stride. 70 min. Please specify tape number.

International judge Robert Milkie hosts this series with winning tips from the judge's point of view. Sound advice for winning, what the judge is really looking for in each class, common mistakes, understanding rules, things riders can practice. 50 minutes each.

Four new videos by inspiring teacher Mary Wanless offer new instructions from Mary including unmounted body awareness exercises, work on symmetry and circles, lateral work and basic principles for advancement. Tape 1: Symmetry and Circles - Analyzes and corrects the problems inherent in turning and circling. Demonstrates how difficulties with these exercises are amplified by the asymmetries of the rider. 83 minutes. Tape 2: An Introduction to Lateral Work - Riders learn the initial stages of building skills that enable them to position their own and their horse's bodies with increasing precision for work on two tracks. 58 minutes. Tape 3: Basic Principles...Advanced Movement - Riders learn the importance of the basic principles for precise performance of advanced movements. 54 minutes. Tape 4: A Rider's Guide to Body Awareness - Dismounted exercises teach riders good muscle use on the ground which may be transferred to mounted work to improve balance, stability and coordination. Choose Tapes 1, 2, 3 or 4.

German trainer Richard Hinrichs demonstrates that the centuries-old technique of work in hand is still effective and an excellent way of supporting and complementing work under saddle. Very helpful for riders striving to achieve higher-level movements for dressage. 45 minutes.

Olympic coach Jane Savoie shows how the power of visualization affects performance. By utilizing the premise that practice makes perfect, the secret of elite riders is revealed. Each segment contains a simple-to-understand description of a movement. Practice in your mind's eye to improve skills even when you're not on your horse. Explores the rider's position and covers the movements and exercises required of the Training Level horse. 55 minutes.

Therapeutic techniques for spookiness, water fear, crooked stands, more. 56 minutes.

Solutions for high-headedness, dropped back, laziness, more. 52 minutes.

Body copy to come. Specify Title. Vol 1: Basic Horsemanship, Vol 2: Western Pleasure, Vol 3: Western Showmanship.

Exciting video shows the best and not-so -best of show jumping and eventing. Volume I has Milton, Charisma, Priceless, The Irishman, Murphy Hill and others. Watch how the ability of either horse or rider manages to get them up and over. Volume II shows even more the thrills. Approx. 45 minutes.