The Foothills Chapter video library is available to all members at Table Mountain Ranch, 19000 W. 58th Ave., Golden, CO 80403
Checkout is available at TMR in Connie’s office. Please take advantage of this excellent collection. We have ordered new titles, coming soon! We are also looking for donations of videos we do not own. Please drop them in Connie’s office or in the RMDS box on the trainer’s desk.
Foothills Chapter Video Library. Reviews by Ellen
NEW! Riding in Your Mind’s Eye – Tape 2, First Level, by Jane Savoie. This tape covers the movements and exercises required of the First Level horse including: 10-m circles in the trot, 15-m circles in the canter, trot serpentines, taking the reins out of the hands, lengthenings, leg yielding, changes of lead through the trot, and counter canter.” She uses the power of visualization to affect performance. Each segment of the program contains a brief description of a movement and then breaks down the aids in a simple-to-understand way; this is followed by a “perfect” practice section. By watching these demonstrations over and over, and replaying them in your mind’s eye on a regular basis, you will improve your riding skills even when you’re not on your horse!
NEW!The Art of Classical Dressage with Arthur Kottas, Part 3. From First Level through Third Level – (From Snaffle to Double Bridle). Systematic training exercises, from Novice level through to Grand Prix, designed to develop the horse in the shortest possible time without overfacing him.
NEW!Schooling a Horse, Part 3, Lateral Work as a Key to Success, by Rudolf Zeilinger. In this third volume of the video series, this successful rider and trainer demonstrates lateral work with his own horses, explaining when to begin, what requirements have to be fulfilled, and how he works individually with horses that vary greatly in temperament as well as training level. The viewer is able to experience how all of Zeilinger’s horses achieve constantly increasing levels of elasticity, impulsion, and suppleness as a result of lateral work.
NEW! Gymnastic Patterns with Leslie Webb – Volume 1: Influence (Bend is Balance, Straightness, Circular Figures). Leslie will explain and show you how to properly bend and supple the horse’s jaw, move forward off the seat and leg, and develop equal right-and-left bend, the basis for rhythmic gaits. Leslie will guide you through each pattern with easy-to-follow diagrams and straightforward terms you can understand, followed by demonstrations by herself and students. Seven patterns are included in Volume I. Throughout the program Leslie discusses the importance of rider position and the timing of the half-halt.
NEW! 2005 World Cup: Las Vegas. Grand Prix freestyles including Anky Van Grunsven, Edward Gal and Debbie McDonald.
NEW!2004 Olympics: Coming Soon on DVD!
2002 World Equestrian Games: Jerez. A nice overview of the games.
1999 USDF National Dressage Symposium featuring Conrad Schumacher: Volume 1 Training –Second levels.
In a perfect world all of our and our and five year old horses would be this talented and trained, but the nice thing is that Mr. Schumacher endorses taking one’s time and not pushing the horses to burn out. Although he seems to drone on at times, the information is told and illustrated in a clear way, the progression makes sense, and there is a plethora of ideas to think about. This is a video that could be watched on a regular basis with something gained each time.
1998 World Equestrian Games: Rome.
Isabelle Werth and Anky Van Grunsven highlight an exciting competition between dressage rivals Holland and Germany, Gigolo and Bonfire. Throughout the Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special, and Kur, these two riders duke it out only to end up a few hundredths of a percentage apart… but who is the winner? Filming is a little distant and editing in parts can be confusing. No commentary, but the riding speaks for itself. Be sure to watch the end credits which show each judge’s score… what a match.
1997 Volvo World Cup Dressage to Music Finals: Hertogenbosch.
Highlights with commentary from Dane Rawlins for seven freestyles and seven completer freestyles with no commentary until the following highlighted replays. The commentary is measured and it is interesting to try to find your own judge’s eye, especially during the uncommented rides.
1994 Warming Up at Aachen. Commentary by Jane Savoie.
Well organized filming and commentary. Savoie explains different styles of warm-up and gives interesting and valuable information on the riders and their horses.
1994 Dressage at Aachen. Vol: 6 Intermediare and Grand Prix Freestyles.
For those of you have watched or ridden in any of the Kathleen Raine clinics, here is a chance to see her in a top competition. All the best riders and horses who made their marks in the 90s.
Great Dressage Horses: Hall of Fame
Almost twenty years of beautiful horses and talented riders, shown in edited rides to annoying dubbed in music.
Linda Tellington Jones: T-Touch for Dressage.
Ms. Tellington-Jones works with two horses of both Nicole Uphoff-Becker and Klaus Balkenhol to show relaxation techniques. Results in the performances are greater self-confidence, and reduced soreness or stiffness, lowered bolting and shying responses, and enhanced balance; all confirmed by the riders. Although the video shows Tellington Jones doing the techniques effectively, it does not really give the viewer insight into the nuances for one’s own use.
The Magic of Aachen: Volume 1—Schooling
A little disorganized in filming, no commentary, and two uninspired interviews with Michael Klimke and Rudolph Zeilinger.
Maria Gunther: Improving the Dressage Horse
A 70 minute video (don’t be fooled by the advertisements half way through) that emphasizes the scale of training. Gunther illustrates helpful exercises for the walk, trot and canter.
A Matter of Trust: Volume 1. Walter Zettl.
Filming and audio quality is a little poor and the ideas are not always presented in a clear way. Zettl may have much to offer but this video does not show it well.
Sally Swift: Centered Riding Tape 2: Sitting trot, circles, canter, lateral work, and jumping.
Whether you are just beginning to ride or you hare having some riding problems, start with the basics. That is what this video will help focus. Swift has thoughtfully boiled down body concepts and positioning into some easily called to mind phrases that might correct that errant thigh or hip and place you in the “sweet spot” again.
Training with Kyra Kyrkland: Volumes 2-6
This series is clear in presentation both orally and visually. Each volume is 30-40 minutes in length and does not muddy the ideas with too much information. Each tape isolates its subject matter. It isolates correct moves and shows some mistakes that may occur and are easily rectified.
Volume 2: The Rider’s Seat and Balance
Volume 3: The horse’s Outline and Collection
Volume 4: Lateral Movements
Volume 5: Advanced Movements --Pirouette/Passage/Piaffe
Volume 6: Advanced Movements --Canter Movements
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