In this DVD, world renowned jumper rider and trainer Elmar Pollmann-Schweckhorst reminds us of the advantages of cross training, explaining how classical concepts and flat work fundamentals are critical to the development of the willing, flexible, and ultimately successful jumping partner.

With assistance from his brother Alois - also a top international jumper rider, with two World Cup and four Nations Cup wins to his name - Elmar teachers viewers how to successfully apply the different phases of dressage training to the creation of a jumper capable of excelling on today's complex courses. He analyzes common problems that arise within the different stages of the jumper's development, and presents a series of practical and applicable lessons useful to writers, trainers, and horses working at a variety of levels.

The DVD covers:

• Warming up
• Dressage work for jumpers
• Enhancing jumping technique
• Riding courses
• Jumping against the clock

Added to Collection: 01/14/2008
Run time: 55 mins
Origin: Italie

Genres: Hunter/Jumper, Show Jumping