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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.
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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.
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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.
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|  | FEI World Equestrian Games The Hague 1994 Driving (Video)
with Peter Churchill
Exciting action at the 1994 Four-in-Hand Driving Championships when brave referees were still used on the marathon. Abundant footage of all hazards includes world-class driving by Michael Freund, Ijsbrand Chardon, Felix Brasseur, George Bowman, and Jimmy Fairclough. A good description of all 3 phases is also given. 60 mins. VHS format only.
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 | Hitch Up and Drive (Video) (Part I, Part II, Part III)
by Thomas Vogel
This 3-part video from Germany gives an in-depth look at all aspects of driving. Part I starts with the training of a young horse. Part II focuses on the driver and the use of the Achenbach system. Part III follows top German drivers through actual driving competitions. In English. TOTAL 2 hrs. 36 mins.
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|  | The Driving Certificate (Video) (set of 2)
by Thomas Vogel
Basic training of the driving horse, both single and pair, equipment used, and work in the arena is explained following the training guidelines of the German National Equestrian Federation. In English. TOTAL 100 mins.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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