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Books on Combined Driving
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Sports
Driving by Amanda Saville A complete look at the competitive sport of combined driving. Sound advice is given on proper equipment, correct training, and improving performance at events. Helpful tips for a successful dressage test, faster hazards, and a clear round in cones are shared. HB 192 pp. #031- S0016 $36.95 |
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Competition Carriage Driving by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh This revised edition traces the history of combined driving and explains each of the three sections in detail. The suitability of various breeds of horses is discussed as well as specifically designed vehicles and equipment currently being used. A table calculating times at various speeds and distances is particularly useful. Also included are sections on organizing an event and hazard design. HB 127pp. #031-C0325 $41.95 |
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Competition Carriage
Driving on a Shoestring by Jinny Johnson The experiences of a British amateur driver portray the personal pitfalls and achievements in combined driving. Fitness, presentation, working out times, planning hazard routes, and even what to wear are discussed. This guide explains to the novice exactly what to expect at combined driving events. PB 111 pp. #031-C0065 $22.95 |
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Sports Massage
for Horses by Pennie Hooper Find out how to use massage to improve your horse’s performance. Clear instructions are aimed at identifying equine muscular strain, loosening those muscles, and providing more freedom of movement. Examples of human comparisons explain how a horse actually feels. Includes a useful guide to specific performance related problems. HB 60 pp. #031-A0683
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American Driving Society
Test Flip Charts by the American Driving Society Handy pocket-sized reference of all ADS dressage tests. Ideal for use while schooling. Training, Prelim, Intermediate, Advanced FEI, and Arena Driving Trial tests are included. Updated October 2006. Spiral-bound PB. 52 pp. #012-6048 $15.00 |
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All Horse Systems Go by Nancy Loving An in-depth veterinary care and conditioning resource that focuses on optimizing your horse’s performance. Techniques for respiratory and cardiovascular conditioning, warm-up and cool-down strategies, and management of muscle injury and pain are discussed. Includes valuable first aid info. Over 500 full color photos accompany this comprehensive text. PB 616 pp. #031-A0696
$45.00 |
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Driving and Judging Dressage by HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Discusses the problems facing judges and drivers in order to help both interpret the requirements of the dressage test. Rules, arena layout, individual movements, and judging are explained. The importance of accuracy, pace differentiation, regularity and impulsion of the horse is emphasized. Differences between what can be achieved in ridden dressage versus driven dressage are explored. PB 63 pp. #031-D0278 $22.95 |
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The Injury-Free Horse by Amanda Sutton Keeping your horse injury free is essential in all performance disciplines. Learn proper conditioning methods and alternative exercise regimes to prepare the horse’s body for the competitive demands placed upon it. Stretching and suppling exercises are outlined, including a tail stretch that can help a crupper-sensitive horse. A special section is devoted to the specific needs of the driving horse. PB 160 pp. #031-I0283
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Conditioning Sport
Horses by Hilary Clayton Provides an understanding of equine exercise physiology to help formulate an individualized conditioning program. An entire chapter is devoted to combined driving with the practical aspects of conditioning a driving horse. Included are strength training exercises, weight training, inertia drills, acceleration exercises, and interval training. PB 132 pp. #031-C0244
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The Complete Performance
Horse by Colin Vogel Addresses the problems associated with the performance horse. Fitness, fatigue, diet, and energy levels of the athletic horse are examined. Looks at the goals of training and the risks of overtraining. The treatment of wounds at an event is discussed along with the routine to minimize the chance of elimination at the vet inspection. Includes a good section on lameness and its treatment. PB 240 pp. #031-H1211
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Heads Up by Janet Sasson Edgette Practical sports psychology that can be used in any discipline to help overcome mental obstacles and improve performance. Anxiety management, effective visualization, winning strategies, and insights on relationships with trainers are discussed. HB 220 pp. #031-H0474
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Videos & DVDs on Combined
Driving
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Competition Driving Part 1 (Video) with Ewald Meier Instructional film aimed at training the driving horse and preparing him for competition. Views from the box clearly demonstrate the training goals of rhythm, contact, impulsion, and suppleness. In English. 48 mins. #031-V0983
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Competition Driving Part 1 (DVD) with Ewald Meier Instructional film aimed at training the driving horse and preparing him for competition. Views from the box clearly demonstrate the training goals of rhythm, contact, impulsion, and suppleness. In English. 48 mins. DVD format. #031-V1063
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Competition Driving
Part 2 (Video) with Ewald Meier Dressage training for the driving horse is the focus of Part 2 of this series. The schooling of individual dressage movements is highlighted as well as the execution of an entire test. The basics of dressage are then shown to improve driving in both hazards and cones. In English. 52 mins. #031-V0984 $49.95 |
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Competition
Driving Part 2 (DVD) with Ewald Meier Dressage training for the driving horse is the focus of Part 2 of this series. The schooling of individual dressage movements is highlighted as well as the execution of an entire test. The basics of dressage are then shown to improve driving in both hazards and cones. In English. 52 mins. DVD format. #031-V1064 $49.95
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Competition Driving
Part 3 (Video) with Ewald Meier The latest tape in this well produced series deals with preparation and training of driving horses at the intermediate and advanced levels. Specific dressage training is emphasized as the key to all three phases of combined driving and tips on competition equipment and preparing for the marathon are discussed. In English. 58 mins. #031-V1004 $49.95
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Competition Driving
Part 3 (DVD) with Ewald Meier The latest tape in this well produced series is now available in DVD and deals with preparation and training of driving horses at the intermediate and advanced levels. Specific dressage training is emphasized as the key to all three phases of combined driving and tips on competition equipment and preparing for the marathon are discussed. In English. 58 mins. DVD format. #031-V1065
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The World Equestrian
Games 2002: Carriage Driving (Video) with Dick Lane Relive the 2002 Four-in-Hand Combined Driving Championships in Jerez, Spain, where Holland won the gold and the USA captured the silver medal. Extensive coverage of the marathon is sandwiched between brief highlights of the other two phases. 90 mins. #031-03-9436
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FEI World Equestrian
Games Aachen 2006 Driving (DVD) with Emma James Experience the thrills of the 2006 Four-in-Hand Combined Driving Championships in Aachen, Germany. Watch the top 49 drivers from 22 countries compete for the world title. Includes interviews with drivers and commentary from Boyd Exell. 100 min. DVD format. #031-03-9931
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Velstra Driving School
Part I (Video) by Tjeerd Velstra Watch this World Champion Four-in-Hand driver from Holland select a suitable driving horse, train it to drive as a single and deal with everyday problems on the road. In English. 50 mins. #031-V0981
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Velstra Driving School
Part I (DVD) by Tjeerd Velstra Watch this World Champion Four-in-Hand driver from Holland select a suitable driving horse, train it to drive as a single and deal with everyday problems on the road. In English. 50 mins. DVD format. #031-V1061
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Velstra Driving School
Part II (Video) by Tjeerd Velstra Explains four-in-hand training and rein handling, including the "Velstra" Achenbach and 2-handed system. Tandem driving is also covered. In English. 50 mins. #031-V0982
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Velstra
Driving School Part II (DVD) by Tjeerd Velstra Explains four-in-hand training and rein handling, including the "Velstra" Achenbach and 2-handed system. Tandem driving is also covered. In English. 50 mins. DVD format. #031-V1062 $49.95 |
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Carriage Driving at
Royal Windsor (Video) with Gordon Jackson In 1985 a US team was invited, for the first time, to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in England to compete in the Four-in-Hand Driving Grand Prix. Watch Bill Long drive Finn Caspersen’s team in this exciting, yet early, combined driving event. 45 mins. #031-03-5547 $39.95 |
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This is Carriage Driving
(Video) by Dennis Collins and Colin Shepherd Highlights the spectacular spirit of combined driving from its early history to its present day international competitions. Singles, pairs, tandems, and four-in-hands are featured. A wealth of valuable tips on driving obstacles, dressage, and cross country. 60 mins. #031-03-7320 $39.95 |
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