ODS Educational Video Library

Page last updated 02/21/2011

ODS Volunteer Librarian: Francy Haupt (971) 832-2260



To check out an item from the Library send check for $75 per video (to be made out to Oregon Dressage Society - please write it out as the bank dislikes just "ODS"). This is required for deposit. Send check and tape request to ODS Librarian using the address below. Deposit will be kept if video is not returned. Allow 2 weeks for delivery. We do not ship UPS. Tape "must" be returned within 4 weeks. You are responsible for return postage.

Francy Haupt
901 N Brutscher St #D-162
Newberg, OR 97132
(971) 832-2260
dqhorsestuff@comcast.net

Videos:

Just for Fun
Champions of the Kur - VHS  90mins
Ten years of the winners of the Dressage World Cup finals, from 1986-1995, with the winning tests in their entirety.
CHIO Aachen 2001-  VHS
Best Moves – Judges marks by movements for each of the top twelve competitors
Hall of Fame - Great Dressage Horses - DVD
Compares some of the greatest Dressage horses in the world - Ahlerich, Matador, Gigolo, Ideaal, Goldstren, Fabienne & Rembrandt to name a few.
Hall of Fame - Great Dressage Horses 2 - DVD
Compares more great Dressage horses including Bonfire, Gigolo, Farbenfron, Invasor, Brentina, Blue Hors Matinee, Salinero and others.
Horses in Sport, Dressage - this spectacular film documents the unique relationship between horse and rider with beautiful slow-motion photography and breathtaking camera work.  The narrative is highly informative, with terminology and information presented in a professional, lyrical manner. (60 min) - VHS
Pas de Deux - Marzogand & Ahlerich dance the coronation march.  Anne Grethe Jensen and Dr. Reiner Klimke ride the Pas de Deux of the century! (15 min) - VHS
Quadrille with Dr. Reiner Klimke – Die Grosse Deutsche Dressurquadrille 1991 - VHS
A quadrille ridden by the biggest names in International Dressage.
Spanish Riding School - The First Four Hundred Years.  This film is a documentary on the history, tradition and performance of the noble Lippizan Stallion, and the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria, where classical dressage is taught in its purest form. (60 min) - VHS

International Competition
Goodwood International Dressage 1985 - Goodwood Dressage Review. - VHS
Goodwood International Dressage 1987 - The beautiful setting of Goodwood House plays host to the FEI European Dressage Championships.  Expert commentary by leading trainer, Ferdi Eiberg and excellent footage of some of the best performers in Europe. (60 min) - VHS
Magic of Aachen - Features top international riders/horses - VHS
        Vol. 1 Schooling - behind the scenes peek into the warm up arena
        Vol. 2 The Grand Prix Freestyle
        Vol. 3 Top FEI Tests - Commentary by Axel Steiner
World Cup Finals - 1988 - VHS
World Cup - Dressage to Music, Los Angeles - 1995 - Short segments of some of the lower placing rides and the entire rides of the top six finishers, with narrated highlights after each.- VHS
World Cup - Dressage finals 1997 - s’Hertogenbosch - VHS
World Cup Dressage to Music – Held in Aarhus, Denmark 2001 - VHS
World Cup –  Top 10 musical freestyle rides from 2003 - DVD
World Cup –  Top musical freestyle rides from 2005 - Las Vegas - DVD
World Cup -  Dressage Finals 2007 – Las Vegas - DVD
World Cup – Finals 2008 s’Hertogenbosch - DVD
World Cup – Finals 2009 Las Vegas - DVD
1988 Soule Olympics - Tape A and B - VHS
1996 Olympics - 90 Minutes of Dressage. - VHS
1996 Centennial Olympic Games - The Dressage Freestyle -VHS
1996 Olympic Freestyles - Collection of Freestyle Performance from the 1996 Olympics - VHS
2000 Olympics  - Sydney Australia  - Dressage - VHS
Jerez 2002 – series - VHS
        Vol. 1 - Schooling
        Vol. 2 - Grand Prix Freestyle
        Vol. 3 - Grand Prix Special
2004 Olympics  - Team and Individual competition -  Dressage - 3 DVD’s
2008 Olympics  - (DVD) Enjoy the 2008 Olympic Dressage highlights from Shatin, the Olympic Equestrian Venue in Hong Kong, where the world’s top horses and riders competed for Olympic glory in both the team and individual dressage competitions.

USDF Symposiums
USDF National Dressage symposium - 1992 - 2 VHS tapes
USDF National Dressage symposium - 1994 - VHS
        Vol. 1 - Training, first, and second level.
        Vol. 2 - third and fourth level.
USDF National Dressage Symposium - 1995  Kryklund, Lindgren, Lette - VHS
        Vol. 1 - Training, First and Second Levels
        Vol. 2 - Third and Fourth Levels
        Vol. 3 - Prix St. George and Grand Prix

USDF National Dressage symposium - 1996 Dover, Gurney, Poulin, Ransehousen - VHS
        Vol. 1 - Seat and Position of the rider
        Vol. 2 Suppleness & Straightness
        Vol. 3 Collection
        Vol. 4 Pirouettes, Piaffe, Passage
USDF National Dressage symposium - 1997 Stephan Peters, Eliz McMullen -VHS
        Vol. 1 - Training through Third Level
        Vol. 2 - Fourth Level through Prix St. George
        Vol. 3 - Intermediare and Grand Prix
The Lower Levels with Olympians - Dover, Gurney, Poulin, Ransehousen, Peters, and McMullen - DVD
1996 & 1997 National symposiums combined onto one DVD.
USDF  National Dressage Symposium - 1998  Kyra Kryklund - VHS
        Vol. 1 Training and 1st Levels
        Vol. 2 Second thru 4th Levels
        Vol. 3 Prix St George thru Grand Prix
USDF National Dressage Symposium - 1999 Conrad Schumacher - VHS
        Vol. 1 Training thru Second Level
        Vol. 2 Third thru PSG
        Vol. 3 Intermediate thru Grand Prix
        Vol. 4 Confirmation
USDF National Symposium with Conrad Schumaucher – DVD (2 discs)
The 1999 symposium re-mastered.
Disc 1 – Building the Foundation – Training thru Second
Disc 2 – Progressive Training – Third thru PSG
USDF Symposium - 2001 – Isabell Werth - VHS
Vol I– Round forward and through – getting your horse on the aids.
Vol II – Developing power and engagement for the medium levels
        Vol III – Pirouettes, Tempi changes, Passage, Piaffe
USDF National Symposium -2003  featuring Lisa Wilcox and Ernst Hoyos - DVD
The Dressage Seat- Vol. 1 & 2
USDF Symposium - 2004 – Peters, Hassler, Hess - DVD
U.S. breeders candidly compare the breeding and young horse program.  Steffan Peters, Scott Hassler, Christopher Hess discuss breeding, selection, judging, training, and the development of the dressage horse from birth to advanced levels.
USDF Symposium - 2006 – Ingrid Klimke - DVD
Everything you need to know about working your horse with cavaletti to improve his performance in the dressage ring.
Global Dressage Forum - 2002 -  VHS
        Vol. 1 - Background of Dressage – Robert Dover
        Vol. 2 – WEG Review – International judges opened themselves to a forum of more than 300 riders, trainers and participants reviewing 6 grand prix tests.
        Vol. 3 – Jo Hinnemann – featuring Marlies van Baalan riding Idocus and Laurentier
        Vol. 4 – From Vienna to Modern Sport - He takes Lisa Wilcox through in-hand demonstrations with 2 young horses.

USDF On the Levels
On the Levels 1995 - the 1995 Training Level and First Level tests seen from the perspective of the rider and of a judge. - VHS
On the Levels 1999 - VHS
        Vol. 1 Intro through First
        Vol. 2 Second through Fourth Levels
On the Levels 2003 - The 2003 Dressage Tests. - DVD
On the Levels 2007 - The 2007 Dressage Tests - 2 DVD set
NEW! On the Levels 2011 – The 2011 Dressage Tests - DVD

Training Series
A Matter of Trust – Walter Zettl
        Vol. 1 -  This volume includes basic guidelines for equine behavior, movement, gaits, physical and mental characteristics of the horse, as well as training techniques for the first year. VHS
        Vol. 2 - Describes for viewers how best to introduce the horse to a collection using proper training techniques based on classical methods and his own harmonious approach.  VHS or DVD
        Vol. 3 - The third installment of the very successful series, Volume III covers third and forth level collection movements. VHS or DVD
Art of Classical Dressage Training With Arthur Kottas -  VHS
        A member of the Spanish Riding School since 1960, Arthur Kottas has successfully trained riders and horses to Olympic medal Caliber.
        Part 1 Basic Lungeing of the Horse - including 2 rein Lungeing
        Part 2 Basics - Lunging the Rider - loosening and gymnastic
        Part 3 From Snaffle to Double Bridle - cover novice to Grand Prix levels
        Part 4 From Prix St. George to Grand Prix - exercises and movements designed to encourage correct loosening and rounding of the back for advanced horses, includes work on a loose rein, caveletti and hacking out.
        Part 5 - Work in Hand - Investigating the use of proper equipment, including whips and lunge lines, when working alone or with a helper.  This lesson illustrates how a whip can be used to develop piaffe and passage.
        Part 6 - The Correct Procedures on How to Correct Mistakes - General mistakes of the rider’s seat and its improvement, cause and improvement of incorrect aids.  Includes momentum and rhythm problems, correction exercises and temperament problems.
        Part 7 - Immediate Corrections and Improvements - Edited from a 3 day seminar
        Part 8 - The Quality of the Basic Walk - The development of the true peace, harmony, and beauty of the horses motion.
Building Blocks for Dressage Training – Conrad Schumacher - DVD
Vol. 1 -  Demonstrates his systematic approach to training the dressage horse from the very early stages of getting the four year old to accept the contact through to the lateral work and changes needed at Advanced Medium levels.
Centered Riding - with Sally Swift - VHS
        Her best seller comes alive in a video.  Watch her demonstrate and teach her concepts of body awareness and how it affects you performance. (60 min)
Centered Riding Part 2 - With Sally Swift - VHS
        Sally teaches riders to apply her Centered Riding Techniques to the sitting trot, circles, turn, canter work, lateral movements and jumping.  She uses slow motion, freeze frame and animated scenes to make learning easier. (55 min)
Classical Dressage I – Philippe Karl - DVD
        Philippe Karl’s philosophy for his training methods are based on understanding the physical and mental conditions of the horse, the ease of the aids and the horse’s movements. It is fundamental that the aids are taught clearly before the horse begins to do any gymnastic work. A lively mouth is essential for a real receptivity to the rider’s hand. Complete flexibility of the neck is essential for the neck extension and flexion of the poll. An introduction to training on two tracks completes the first part of this schooling series.
Classical Dressage II – Philippe Karl - DVD
        In the second part of this schooling series, Philippe Karl presents additional gymnastic exercises, which continue to further the horse’s training. He introduces the double bridle as an important aid for advanced gymnastic exercises. Through combined lateral work, shoulder-in, counter shoulder-in, travers and renvers, the balance, suppleness, and mobility of the horse is trained and established, resulting in a straight horse or a ‘saddle horse’. Jumping on the lunge and under the rider is part of the basic training of a horse, as well as flying changes in the canter, which every horse can learn if prepared and trained correctly.
Gymnastics Patterns with Leslie Webb - VHS
Vol I - Influence – exercises to improve self-carriage and thoroughness through the back.
Vol II – Alignment – 8 patterned exercises to develop bending, the counter bend, and the balance that will align and straighten your horse.  Development of lateral movements is also covered.
Vol III – Impulsion – 6 intensive exercises aide in creating impulsion, engagement, lateral movements and the counter canter.
Kyra Kyrklund Training Series - each tape is 20-25 min long. - VHS
        Vol. 1 Communication between horse and rider.
        Vol. 2 The rider's seat and balance.
        Vol. 3 The horses outline and collection.
        Vol. 4 Lateral movements.
        Vol. 5 Advanced movements - Pirouette/Passage/Piaffe
        Vol.6 Advanced movements - Canter Movements
Successful Dressage with Jennie Loriston-Clarke - VHS
Vol. I – Early Handling – Step by step guide on stages of development, handling a new foal, what to expect of the yearling and 2 yr. Old, starting to lunge and understanding temperament
Vol 2 – Making the Most of Your Horse – Covers jumping on the lunge, side reins, long reining, backing and riding ant breaking the 3 yr old.
Vol 3 – Aids, Paces, and Transitions – Discusses seat position, application of aids, teaching the horse the aids with transitions, and more.
Vol 4 - Towards Collections – Gives the rider initial lateral work on half pass, renvers, travers, flying changes, early pirouette, and piaffe.
Vol 5 – The Challenge of Advanced Movements – Moving up  to canter zig zag, flying changes in sequence and advanced piaffe and passage.
Vol 6 – Dressage to Music – Help with choosing the right music for different horses, riding to rhythm, creating a program and the musical test.
The Half Halt - Demystified - with Jane Savoie - VHS
        Tape 1 - Learning the Half Halt - Jane demonstrates the four requirements that must be solidly understood by both horse and rides before attempting the half halt.
        Tape 2 - Putting Your Horse on the Bit - Jane builds on tape one and discusses when to use a half halt aid.

Freestyle Information
Dancing with Your Horse - Mary Campbell - VHS 
        The techniques for creating your freestyle come alive in this video. (45 min)
USDF Junior Young rider video - 20 minute demonstration by juniors doing freestyles. - VHS
        USDF Just for Juniors Part II
        USDF Just for Juniors Part III
USDF Musical Freestyle Fundamentals – VHS
A panel of distinguished judges and freestyle designers provide insight on musical selection, design and choreography for beginners to veteran musical freestyle riders.
USDF Musical Freestyle Symposium - VHS
        Vol. 1 – First and Second Levels
        Vol. 2 – Third and Fourth Levels
        Vol. 3 – FEI Intermediate and Grand Prix Level

Other Dressage Educational Information
ABC’s of Basic Dressage - Hilda Gurney - VHS
        This well recognized and respected Olympic medallist demonstrates her techniques and philosophy on how to become a top dressage rider.  With animated illustration, she exhibits the theory that dressage “isn’t as complex as it seems.”  (60min)
Basic Dressage for North America - Christolot Hanson Boylen - VHS
        This masterful teacher provides a visual training manual for a solid foundation in the art and science of dressage.  She stresses the fundamentals that are necessary for good performance at every level.  Lunging, rider’s aids, etc. Are covered.
Conrad Schumacher’s Dressage System –DVD
         Conrad Schumacher presents this first in a series of DVDs for the novice through Prix St. Georges competitor offering a unique approach to training rider confidence in combination with basic dressage principles. Based on Conrad Schumacher’s acclaimed clinics by the same name, the program begins with his “Prerequisites for Winning.” Here the master coach illustrates the training and riding essentials—such as the horse’s correct neck position—that he insists must be in place before you can be assured success in the competitive arena.  The DVD goes on to provide a number of Schumacher’s “Working Patterns”—intricate and challenging exercises intended to be repeated many times in succession without the rider “stopping to analyze or worry” about what went wrong and why. By consistently pushing herself outside her comfort zone in practice or warm-up, the rider will discover difficult movements in her test will ride much easier. When Schumacher’s Prerequisites and Working Patterns are incorporated in a rider’s long-term, mid-term, and short-term show preparation, the rider will find herself eagerly awaiting the ring of the bell, confident, focused, relaxed, and ready to win.
Etiquette for Dressage - by Schoolmaster Productions - VHS
Every Ride, Every Time - Discusses the importance of wearing helmets when riding. - VHS
If Horses Could Speak- Dr. Med. Vet. Gerhard Heuschmann - DVD
        Based on the book ‘Tug of War: ‘Modern’ versus Classical Dressage’.  Through the magic of three-dimensional animation viewers are shown how the horse’s limbs, muscles and ligaments interact at various gaits.  In addition there are live action examples of good and bad riding.  See how you have a direct role on your horse’s physical and mental health and well being.         
Longeing & Long Reining with Dane Rawlins - VHS
        This program illustrates ideas on  lungeing both with one and tow reins.  It show the use of long reining to help prepare horses for more advanced movements.  For novice to FEI. (70min)
Perspectives - Educating Judges and Competitors - VHS
        See and understand judging from the short and longs sides of the dressage arena.  This video features insightful commentary by Janet Brown-Wysocki AHSA “S”, FEI “C”
Program your Position – Jane Savoie & Ruth Hogan-Poulsen – DVD/CD
        An innovative method to improve your position. Learn how to trigger position corrections quickly and easily with 3 audio CDs and 5 DVDs.
Putting your Horse On the Bit - Bill Wood - VHS
Riding With Awareness - Linda Tellington-Jones - VHS
        Develop your riding potential through awareness ad balancing exercises.  Linda Tellington-Jones demonstrates her efficient solutions for correcting common problems through awareness.  This video is useful for novice as well as expert riders.
School of Horsemanship – By Egon Von Neindorf - VHS
Strategy of Dressage - Sandy Pflueger Clark - VHS
        See the work of international dressage through the eyes of this 1984 Olympian, as she shares the lessons she has learned as a competitor.  Enter the ring with her as she takes her test and learn how to recognize quality and identify potential. (80 min)
Teaching the Touch - A filmed clinic with Linda Tellington Jones - VHS
        She shows that resistance in a horse is a reaction to pain somewhere on their bodies.  By touching various sensory parts of the body, you are able, in  a short time, to introduce new sensory input to the nervous system, without pain and reorganize brain patterns to break old habits and stop “resistance”.
T.E.A.M Learning Exercises Part I, Awareness Movements - Linda Tellington-Jones - VHS
        Using T.E.A.M learning exercises, resistance under saddle can be corrected in less time.  Working from the ground, you can improve the horse’s ability and willingness by learning focus, concentration, balance and coordination before saddling. (68 min).

Rider Fitness
Tai Chi for the Equestrian - DVD
        Instructor James Shaw shows riders how to increase their connection with their horses using techniques of an ancient martial art.  Tai Chi increases concentration and body control through balance and breathing exercises.
The Rider’s Workout - Cheryl Schumann.  An exercise video specifically for riders.  Cheryl, a registered Physical Therapist and horsewoman, will lead you through a planned program to strengthen and tone riding muscles.  It really works! (60 min) - VHS
Success in the Saddle - IMPROVE YOUR CORE....IMPROVE YOUR SCORE! - Debbie Rodriguez - DVD
Improve your balance - Improve your control - Improve your comfort and stability in the saddle! 
This is functional fitness for riders of all disciplines! 6 FUN 20 minute NO equipment, NO excuse workouts. Discover for yourself the value of core fitness.
Vol. 1 – Complete Core & Hip and Leg workouts.
Vol. 2 – Integrated Core & Abs and Torso workouts.
Vol. 3 – Comprehensive Core and Mat Work.

Yoga for Riders – VHS - Integrated practice for the equestrian.

Young Horse Information
Classical Dressage by Hokan Thorn – VHS
        A system to train the young horse.
Early Learning- with Robert M. Miller D.V.M.  - VHS
        The complete training of the newborn foal during its imprinting and critical learning period.
Selecting Your Dressage Horse - VHS
        With six time USET Grand Prix Champion and Bronze Medalist Hilda Gurney.  From her personal story of finding her Olympic mount “Keen”, to her examination of a yearling prospect, you’ll learn how to recognize quality and identify potential.  (80min)
The Foaling Process – Produced by Edmar Video Productions - VHS
USDF Showing Your Sport Horse in Hand - 1992 - VHS

Non-Dressage Educational Information
A Bit of Understanding - Jane Armour - DVD
        A unique educational DVD demonstrating how to fit a snaffle bridle.
Any Horse, Any Rider - (DVD)
        Shot at locations in Portland Oregon, Spokane Washington and Post Falls Idaho, beautiful venues provide backdrops for a brand new educational DVD from Michelle Binder, ARIA certified instructor.  The unique multidisciplinary approach to riding and training found in this video make it truly useful for any rider with any kind of horse.  It’s visually interesting and educational format is different than any other video training product on the market.  It makes understanding equine biomechanics EASY and Dressage something for everyone! The tips and techniques can be used by horse lovers of all disciplines from recreational riders to serious competitors in western pleasure, hunters, dressage or eventing.
English Saddles – How to Fit : Pain Free – Joyce Harman, DVM
Pain free Saddle Fit = Optimum Performance
From Wild to Willing – Lauman Training – DVD
Step by step guide to gentling any untouchable, wild or difficult horse.
Get Connected – with Cynthia Hankins (USEF ‘R’) and Debbie McDonald - DVD
Hunter Seat Equitation Flatwork – USEF Tests 1-19
Peggy Cummings - VHS - Equestrian trainer & clinician
The Mark Todd Training Method – VHS
Part 1 General Flatwork
Part 2 Preparing for Dressage - Preparing for Show Jumping
Part 3 Choosing the horse - The young horse - Cross Country training at home
Training from the Heart – John Lyons – VHS
Tape 1 Techniques for teaching your horse important basic lessons for trail riding safety and enjoyment.
Tape 2 More lessons to improve trail riding safety and enjoyment.
Virginia Leng’s Master Class – VHS
Vol. 4 Jumping & Cross Country
When Should I call The Vet?  Part I Learning What is Normal - VHS
        Learn to tell what’s an emergency and what is just a minor upset.  Includes not only what to do, but how to read signals that foretell a problem before it becomes an emergency. (53 min)
When Should I Call the Vet?  Part II, Wound, Colic, and Hoof Ailments. - VHS
        Covers the care and treatment of wounds, explaining how to cleanse, control bleeding, and bandage properly.  Presents examples of wounds, founder and colic. (50 min)
Will Howe Training – Natural Horsemanship – VHS
The Start with Control & Trust
                    3 colts – 3 days – 3 First Rides
From Foundation to Finished
                    Vol. 1 Establishing Leadership from the Ground Up
                    Vol. 2 10 Step Training Program