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Laura Bechtolsheimer and Dr. B Train their Future Stars

The Bechtolsheimers work their stunning youngsters on the ground and under saddle. Their approach is patient and considerate. Dr. B provides a masterly demonstration of long-reining and he interprets Laura’s lesson with renowned German trainer Klaus Balkenhol.

Dr. Bechtolsheimer...

Trainer: Laura Bechtolsheimer

The Horse Lover's Answer - A Complete Guide to Selecting and Caring for Your Horse

This video gives solid advice for selecting the right horse, care and feeding, effective communication and safe handling, grooming, exercise and hauling.

Includes:

  • Selecting a Horse
  • Care and Feeding
  • Body Language
  • Effectively...

    Trainer: Dana Hokana

  • The Horse Lover's Answer - 101 Safety Tips for You and Your Horse

    Safety is Everything!

  • Safety starts with choosing the right horse
  • Be safe by assessing your horse’s energy level before you ride
  • Be safe while handling your horse on the ground
  • Safety in the saddle
  • Be safe in trailering your horse
  • ...

    Trainer: Dana Hokana

    The Horse Lover's Answer - A Complete Guide to Learning to Ride Western with a Special Section on Western Tack

    This video puts the rider in the saddle with riding exercises. It also covers selection and use of equipment and bits, bridling, using spurs, correct saddling techniques and tips for staying safe.

    Includes:

  • Basics on equipment, safety, proper saddling, bridling
  • ...

    Trainer: Dana Hokana

    The Baby and the Finished Horse - Training with Laura Bechtolsheimer

    Laura takes us from one end of the training spectrum to the other. Working with her four-year-old, Stepdance (Step), she demonstrates the focus of training in the very early days. Laura then showcases her Grand Prix horse and Olympic partner, Mistral Hojris (Alf), who is at the top of his...

    Trainer: Laura Bechtolsheimer

    Laura Bechtolsheimer and Her Grand Prix Horses

    This is a privileged insight into Laura's training at home with two Grand Prix horses, Mistral Hojris and Andretti H. Working with her father and trainer Dr. B, we also watch as Laura develops her new Kur and we enjoy the finished item which she rides for the first time at the Hickstead Masters...

    Trainer: Laura Bechtolsheimer

    Badminton 2011

    The 62nd running of the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials took place for the very first time over the Easter weekend.

    Eighty-two combinations set out on the 4 days of competition held in glorious sunshine and summer-like temperatures. The field included 7 previous winners...


    Take Control Vol. 4 - How to Develop Feel and Timing

    What is feel and timing? Timing is knowing when to pick up on your horse, and feel is knowing if they gave or not and when to release. You communicate or talk to your horse with your hands, seat and legs. You can develop good communication by having good feel and timing. With time, patience and...

    Trainer: Dana Hokana

    Complete Round Corral Communication: Using a Familiar Tool as Never Before

    This video is a compilation of horses worked during a Round Corral Communication Clinic. Brandon clearly identifies cues to watch for, what they mean, and how to use the horse's herd behavior to embed the training into the horse's mind. He shows you and the horse's owner how to better communicate...

    Trainer: Brandon Carpenter

    Take Control Vol. 5 - Proper Hand Position and Use of Your Hands

    Full of previously untaught secrets that will get you the results you've always wanted!

    This program will teach you:

  • That where you place your hands affects how your horse responds
  • To use your hands mindfully
  • Proper hand position in a snaffle and a...

    Trainer: Dana Hokana
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