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4 individual DVDs about the Philippe Karl method of Classical Dressage training.
46 minutes each and priced at $49.95. Buy the whole set of four for $159.95 plus s/h.

Price: Volume 1 online for $49.95.00 plus s/h.

Volume 2 and Volume 3 will be released in October 2009.
Order your copy now for the same price of $49.95.each.

Hardcover book, 5" x 8", 145 pages
Price: $17.95 plus s/h.

Approximately 55 minutes each DVD and priced at $49.95.

The DVD filled with clear explanations and plenty of fooyage of the necessary techniques and equipment for schooling in hand. Aids and their application; work on the longe line; long reining; suppling and collection; lateral movements; flying changes and pirouettes; piaffe and passage; the Spanish walk and airs above the ground. Richard Hinrichs trains, teaches and performs widely with his Lipizzan and Andalusian horses, demonstrating

the fine art of classical horsemanship.

100 minutes DVD
Now available from Amigo Publications for US$49.95

To learn more about this important book
and to purchase a copy, please click here.
$24.95 plus s/h.

PAGE 1	EQUIBOOKS SPECIALS - CLASSICAL EQUITATION & DRESSAGE

	School of Classical Dressage Series with Philippe Karl 4 individual DVDs about the Philippe Karl method of Classical Dressage training. 46 minutes each and priced at $49.95. Buy the whole set of four for $159.95 plus s/h. Volume 1: The School of Aids Volume 2: The School of Gymnastics Volume 3: The School of Dance Volume 4: Training Progress - One Year To learn more about the Training for Lightness and/or to order any of the four DVDs, please click here.
	Elegant Dressage Training with Anja Beran Anja Beran explains how horses can benefit from proper dressage training. She starts with a physical inventory of its weaknesses and asymmetries and continues with specific exercises to improve the physical constitution up to gracefulness, aesthetics, harmony and ease. The 95 minute DVD includes the DVD Special "Flamingo". To learn more about and to order all the Anja Beran DVDs, click here. Price: Volume 1 online for $49.95.00 plus s/h. Volume 2 and Volume 3 will be released in October 2009. Order your copy now for the same price of $49.95.each.
	Classical Schooling with the Horse in Mind with Anja Beran Topics include: The rider's physical conditioning, posture, and coordination, Starting the green horse, Gymnastic exercises, halting, and transitions, Teaching piaffe, passage, tempi changes, and pirouettes, Achieving true collection. This lovely, thoughtful book provides the ultimate modern reference in classical training technique. Throughout, gorgeous color phtographs demonstrate movements and lessons on horses at various stages of schooling. In addition, a final chapter on basic equine anatomy by the renowned German veterinarian Dr. Gerd Heuschmann affirms Beran's methods withh science. Hardcover, 9.5 x 10.75 in., 192 pages, fully illustrated.
	The Lost Quixotes by Paul Belasik Paul Belasik announces the release of The Lost Quixotes, The Art of Collecting the Riding Horse, a 48 minute documentary film. Over two years in the making, this film explores the concept of collection, the old masters who created it, and the current science that continues to shape it. It has been created to help riders across all disciplines connect the works of the old masters on collection to state-of-the-art bio-mechanical research. Learn more about Paul Belasik Price: $39.95 plus s/h
	Dressage in the Fourth Dimension by Sherry Ackerman, PhD. "Dressage in the Fourth Dimension" is a pioneer work in awakening "dressage conscoisness". Draing on such diverse sources as sacred geometry, ancient Eastern and Western philosophies, and esoteric spirituality, the author seeks to heal humanity's alienation from nature through ridig. She points us toward the liberstion from ssocietal conditioning and normative thinking, and, ultimately from our own egos. A short, unique. thought-provoking work that has enjoyed a word-of-mouth reputation among horse people for years. The book will challenge rider's assumptions about their horses and themslves. Hardcover book, 5" x 8", 145 pages Price: $17.95 plus s/h.
	Pilates for the Dressage Rider - Book (158 pp) and DVD Combo (90 min) by Janice Dulak In the original book and the new DVD, Janice Dulak has compiled a program of Pilates exercises specifically designed to help the dressage rider enhance her ability for success in dressage. The exercises, which have been selected from over 500 Pilates exercises, will help develop the core strength, good posture and muscle flexibility integral to success in the saddle. Both basic and advanced exercises are included, as well as exercises in the saddle. Priced at: $59.95 plus $6.75 s/h.
	Klaus Balkenhol - The Man and His Training Methods by Britta Schöffmann A celebrity of the international dressage world, Klaus Balkenhol has an impressive record at the highest levels of competition. So involved is he in the sport, one cannot separate his personal story from his training and riding philosophies, which are grounded in the timeless art of classical riding. Now, in this beautifully illustrated new book, you learn about both the man and his methods. •Training according to classical principles •Errant trends in competitive dressage vs. classical technique •Choosing the right dressage horse • Instilling trust in young horses •Working horses without stress •Employing the Training Scale in daily practice •Tips for schooling Grand Prix movements Hardcover • 160 pp • 7 1⁄2 x 10 • 175 color photos. Price $29.95 plus s/h
	Classical Dressage with Walter A. Zettl 5 DVD- Series ""A Matter of Trust" and his outstanding book "Dressage in Harmony". To learn more about Walter A. Zettel and his work and to order his book, individual DVDs or the whole DVD series, please visit this Walter Zettl Page
	TRAINING THE HORSE IN HAND - The Classical Iberian Principles by Alfons J. Dietz Filled with more than 100 color photographs, drawings and diagrams, this horse book offers detailed instruction on training horses according to both the Iberian and Viennese methods on the long line, with long reins and between pillars. Levels range from basic lessons for starting young horses to advanced work, including the airs above the ground. The author studied classical training for eight years at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna before leaving to work independently. Hardcover book, 176 pages. Price: $29.95 plus s/h.
	TRAINING A HORSE DVD SERIES - Gentle and Sensitive Dressage Training with Rudolf Zeilinger Rudolf Zeilinger is one of the most talented pupils of the late Willi Schultheis, and himself a trainer of Olympic and World Championship horses. Rudolf is well known for the gentle and sensitive way he trains dressage horses. encouraging them to develop a relaxed, confident and athletic way of going, combined with a happy forward thinking attitude to their work. Five individual DVDs about the Rudolf Zeilinger method of Dressage training. Approximately 55 minutes each DVD and priced at $49.95. Volume 1: Lunging & Breaking In Volume 2: Basic Training in the First Year Volume 3: Lateral Work as a Key to Success. Volume 4: Half Pass, Counter Canter and Flying Changes Volume 5: Achieving Collection, Piaffe and Passage. To learn more about this training series, and/or to order any of the five DVDs, please click here.
	SCHOOLING HORSES IN HAND A Means of Suppling and Collection. by Richard Hinrichs The DVD filled with clear explanations and plenty of fooyage of the necessary techniques and equipment for schooling in hand. Aids and their application; work on the longe line; long reining; suppling and collection; lateral movements; flying changes and pirouettes; piaffe and passage; the Spanish walk and airs above the ground. Richard Hinrichs trains, teaches and performs widely with his Lipizzan and Andalusian horses, demonstrating the fine art of classical horsemanship. The DVD is 45 minutes. Find out more here.
	DRESSAGE IN DETAIL by Dr. Reiner Klimke This 3-DVD Series is available as a whole set or individual DVDs. Dr. Reiner Klimke was one of the most successful dressage riders worldwide. He trained his horses in accordance with the principles of classical equitation – and this is more than ever an up-to-date subject today! In this educational series, he shows how to cope with daily problems in training horses to elementary level and how to solve these problems. Everybody who aims to compete at this level will benefit from his films and will find valuable inspiration for his everyday training. Each DVD is priced at $44.95 plus s/h The set of three is priced at $124.95 plus s/h. Delivery starts in March 2009. Order now and get in line ! To learn more about and to purchase these DVDs, click here.
	Motivation for Dressage Horses with Richard Hinrichs Motivation is a multi-faceted subject – how does one in detail go about increasing a dressage horse’s enjoyment and charisma and how do we then encourage the horse to demonstrate its strength and vibrancy. In his film, Richard Hinrichs demonstrates very effective methods for motivating the horses and puts forward various suggestions for improving difficult and demanding training sessions: positive reinforcement - relaxation und stretching -collecting exercises. A 46 minute DVD that shows how wonderful riding Classical Dressage style can really be. Price: $49.95
	CLASSICAL SCHOOLING, Part 1 & 2 with Kalman de Jurenak From among his many experiences regarding instruction of horses and riders in a lot of different countries, the Hungarian Kalman de Jurenak has developed his philosophy of Classical Schooling. The first part of the film shows the importance of a correct basic training of horses in the basic paces to come to a deep and round way of going. The second part of the film underlines this in more detail and explains how to train horses up to Prix St. Georg-level. It features possible problems and how to solve them to come to a harmonious performance of both, horses and riders. 100 minutes DVD Now available from Amigo Publications for US$49.95
	Tug of War: Classical versus ''Modern'' Dressage book by Gerd Heuschmann This book is his appeal to: RIDERS-to only use gentle, progressive training methods in accordance with the time-tested principles of classical riding; JUDGES-to sharpen their eyes and recognize unnatural postures or forced movements and evaluate them accordingly in competition, while rewarding classically trained, correctly gymnasticized horses; GOVERNING ORGANIZATIONS-to review their regulations and uphold stipulated "ideals" on both national and international levels; SPECTATORS-to reject sensational performances and flashy tests when the methods used to obtain them have not had the health and welfare of the horse in mind. Dr. Heuschmann provides readers with a thorough discussion of the correct physiological training of the horse, walking through the elements of contact, lateral movement, and other important aspects of a classical training foundation. To learn more about this important book and to purchase a copy, please click here. $24.95 plus s/h.
	BUILDING THE FOUNDATION - COWBOY DRESSAGE SERIES DVD with Eitan Beth-Halachmy Eitan has long been known for his unique style of horsemanship. In this video Eitan discusses control of the three parts of the horse's body, the importance of forward motion and much more. Beautifully done, always entertaining and inspiring. When Dressage suits your needs, but a Stetson is your lifestyle. 45 minute DVD.
	REFLECTIONS ON EQUESTRIAN ART by Nuno Oliveira Nuno Oliveira has been described as one of the last of the great international riding masters and this important book affords an opportunity to study a master at work. The author, who reveals much of his own personality and philosophy in his writing, examines and explains classical techniques with clarity and brilliance. Throughout the book the emphasis is on lightness and harmony, the whole reflecting a deep love and respect for the horse. Hardcover format, 6 in. x 9 in., 120 pages, many photos. Price: US$29.95 plus s/h. For more information about this book click here.
	DRESSAGE - The Art of Classical Riding by Sylvia Loch In this major work, Sylvia Loch traces the colorful and superbly elegant tradition of classical riding from it's early beginnings in the time of Xenophon, through the Baroque splendor of equitation in seventeenth century Germany and Austro-Hungary, to its later flowering in France, Spain, Portugal and England. Alois Podhajsky and Nuno Oliveira and other gret masters continued to practise and teach at the pinnacleof the art. Sylvia's book is a passionate plea for the classical traditions of the to masters to continue. A "must-read" for every serious aficionado of modern competitive dressage and fine ridng. Hardcover format, 8.5 in. x 11.0 in., 230 pages, 120 color & b/w pictures. Price: US$44.95 plus s/h. For more information about this book click here.
	DRESSAGE IN LIGHTNESS by Sylvia Loch This book is a must for those who want to know exactly what their horse is thinking when they are in the saddle. Many riders know the traditional aids, but remain unaware of the biomechanical reason for doing things a certain way for the horses sake. By underlining the forces that influence the horse as he moves, the author demystifies concepts such as outline, engagement, and the weight aids. Hardback, 280 Pages, Price $41.95 plus s/h.