Equestrian Vision

Winner Is Announced For Film Maker Competition

2012-01-18T06:26:00.000-08:00

Steph and Charlie

Stephanie Jones from Bridgnorth is the lucky winner of the Thrills & Spills 3 home video clip competition. This is the first time Thrills & Spills has offered the chance for budding film makers to feature in the DVD. Entrants were required to send in a home video clip which would be relevant for Thrills & Spills 3, the team at Equestrian Vision then judged the clips on quality of camera work and hilarity for inclusion in the DVD.

Presenter and director of Equestrian Vision, Jamie Hawksfield said, "we were really impressed with the standard of entries for this competition, people had made a huge effort to send in some great clips. Stephanie's entry stood out in particular as the footage was very amusong and a lot of thought had obviously gone into the camera work".

The prize for the competition also includes a day for the winner and a friend with the MBPtv crew filming at Badminton Horse Trials 2012. Stephanie said "I am thrilled to win this competition, not only have I managed to secure a clip in one of the best equestrian DVDs of the year, I also get a chance to brush up on my filming skills and I can't think of a better place to do this than Badminton. I will be counting the days until then".

Thrills & Spills 3 has had an amazing reception and has been deemed by three time olympian Richard Davison as "a wonderful celebration of excellence across the equestrian landscape... There is somethign for everyone in this DVD and I loved it... tears and laughter in one DVD - its lighthearted and inspirational, and even your non horsey friends will love this one".

Thrills and Spills is available from http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/ at an RRP of £14.99.

Richard Davison Review Of Thrills & Spills 3

2012-01-17T01:48:00.000-08:00

British Olympic Dressage team captain and three time olympian Richard Davison watched the great new Thrills & Spills 3 DVD from Equestrian Vision and this is what he thought of it....

"I don't like watching horses fall, so when I was asked to review "Thrills & Spills 3" I kept putting it off. But finally on a Sunday evening in front of a roaring fire, I settled down and with some trepidation and pressed go on the DVD player. My concerns soon faded away and I soon discovered that this is actually a wonderful celebration of excellence across the equestrian landscape. It stars our favourite equine heroes from dressage, eventing, jumping and racing. It's hunting section explains the background to the 'ban' and has action footage, including a head cam, taken while hounds are running. It's a delightful DVD and I defy anyone who loves horses and top level equestrian sport not to have a tear in their eye at some point as they witness the marvel of our equine elite and the tributes of respect and gratitude displayed by their riders and trainers. This is a rare opportunity to witness Pippa Funnell talking through some of her highs and lows. Its the sort of conversation which for those of us that know Pippa, is typically honest and humble but is mostly kept between fellow riders at the coffee bar, and is an exeplary self critique of her performances. There is something for everyone in this DVD and I loved it; so much so that as each of my sons and wife arrived home from their competitions, all at separate times, I couldn't wait to replay it to them, and like me I'm sure you'll love watching it over and over again.

Oh yes, there are a few harmless rider falls at the end, but they are incredibly funny and we all ended up in stitches. So tears and laughter in one DVD - it's light hearted and inspirational, and even your non horsey friends will love this one".

This is the third DVD in the Thrills & Spills series. Through the first half of the programme, relive many of the outstanding performances of recent years by great horses and riders such as Totilas and Edward Gal, Headley Britannia and Lucinda Fredericks, Shutterfly with Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum and Sea The Stars racing to the Derby finish line.

Then sit back for an armchair ride in the hunting field as you get the 'snaffles' view through the horses ears as you fly across country following a pack of hounds, its a breathtaking experience!

The final section of the DVD is the spills section when jockeys and amateur riders alike do their best to defy gravity!

The DVD is approximately 50 minutes in duration and has an RRP of £14.99 from http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/

Thrills & Spills III Review by Horse & Rider Magazine

2011-11-15T05:07:00.001-08:00

The Much Anticipated - and Long Overdue - Release Of Thrills & Spills III On DVD

Sam Morris-Warburton of Horse & Rider Magazine writes...

Refusals, bucks, exits and crashes, Thrills & Spills III has it all - and more!

For those not used to the format of Thrills & Spills here's a little of what to expect from this popular riding clalmity and legends video.

Through the first half of the programme, the focus is on reliving many of the outstanding performances during the first decade of the century by great horses such as Totails, Headley Britannia, Shutterfly and Sea The Stars.

The presentation is excellent with fab transitions between the respective disciplines of Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping, Racing and Hunting.

Its so refreshing to be able to hear commentary from people such as Pippa Funnell on historic rounds such as Badminton and to get an overarching perspective of the horse sports we all love.

The final section of the DVD is the spills section when jockeys and amateur riders alike do their best to defy gravity! You can dip in and out of this great video which would make a wonderful Christmas gift or just as an addition to the family DVD collection.

Buy your copy now for just £14.99 (RRP) from: http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/

To see Horse & Rider online, please visit www.horseandrideruk.com/

Trailer for Thrills & Spills III DVD

2011-11-11T05:28:00.001-08:00

Equestrian Vision, the leading prducer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK is pleased to announce the Thrills & Spills III trailer. Please see below for an overview of the unmissable entertainment contained within this DVD.

Available NOW from http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/

New - Laura Bechtolsheimer Training DVDs

2011-11-10T01:54:00.000-08:00

Equestrian Vision, the leading producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK, is pleased to announce the release of 6 exciting DVDs featuring training with 2011 FEI European Championships Gold Medal winning team member Laura Bechtolsheimer.

Laura Bechtolsheimer Works With Youngster Dan - Laura workd her six year old Dankeshoen (Dan) at home in three different sessions over a four month period, including, Warn Up To Collection, De-Mystifying Lateral Work and the Start Of Piaffe. Approximately 58 mins.

Laura Bechtolsheimer - The Baby And The Finished Horse - Laura takes us from one end of the training spectrum to the other, working her four year old Stepdance (Step), then showcasing her Grand Prix horse and Olympic partner Mistral Hojris. Approximately 60 mins.

Laura Bechtolsheimer and her Grand Prix Horses - A priveliged insight into Laura's training at home with two Grand Prix horses, Mistral Hojris and Andretti H. Laura develops her new Kur and the finished item is excellent viewing. Approximately 60 mins.

Laura Bechtolsheimer and Dr B Train their Future Stars - The Bechtolsheimers start their youngsters on the ground and under saddle. Dr B provides a masterly demonstration of longreining and interprets Laura's lesson with German trainer Klaus Balkenhol. Approximately 64 mins.

This four DVD set has an RRP of £74.99 for all four DVDs, or individually they are £24.99 each.

Laura Bechtolscheimer Progresses Her Youngsters, Parts 1 and 2.
Laura and her trainer Dr B develop their talented youngsters in a sympathetic and purposeful way. Part 1 covers progressing from 'baby' work with 5 year olds Step and Teddy through lateral work and focussing on balance. In Part 2, Laura and Dr B develop the core work of their youngsters and prepare them for their first dressage tests. This two part DVD offers a priceless insight into the thinking and training of one of the world's top dressage riders. Each part is approximately 60 mins in duration. This two part series has an RRP of £24.99 for each DVD.

These fantastic DVDs are now available from http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/

2011 European Eventing and Jumping DVDs

2011-11-03T04:44:00.000-07:00

Equestrian Vision, the leading producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK, is pleased to announce that the Official DVDs for the 2011 FEI European Eventing and Show Jumping Championships are now available on DVD.

European Eventing Championships 2011 DVD
Great Britain were going for an unprecedented 9th successive team title at the 31st running of these Championships held at Luhmuhlen in Germany but came up against a host nation in irrepressible form. Germany dominated with World Champion Michael Jung and La Biosthetique Sam, taking the individual title. Sandra Auffarth collected the silver and Individual rider Frank Ostholt, the Bronze, also for Germany. Great Britain took the team bronze. Extensive cross country coverage with dressage and show jumping highlights. Commentary by Jamie Hawksfield and Lucinda Green. Approximately 100 mins duration. (RRP £21.99)

European Jumping Championships 2011 DVD
Germany scooped team gold for the seventh time in the history of the FEI European Jumping Championships with a superb final day performance at the Club de Campo in Madrid. As the overnight leaders from The Netherlands faultered, the Germans produced three great clear rounds to snatch the title, while France moved up to seize Silver and the British claimed the Bronze. Sweden's Rolf-Goran Bengtsson and the brilliant little Ninja la Silla swept to victory in the closing stages of the individual title to edge out Carsten-Otto Nagel with Corradina (Silver) and Nick Skelton with Carlo (Bronze). Commentary by Cian O'Connor and Stephen Hadley. Approximately 100 mins duration. (RRP £21.99)

These excellent DVDs are available now from http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/

New Release! Thrills and Spills 3 on DVD

2011-11-03T03:43:00.000-07:00

Equestrian Vision, the leading producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK, is pleased to announce the release of the eagerly awaited Thrills and Spills 3 on DVD.

This is the third DVD in the Thrills & Spills series. Through the first half of the programme, relive many of the outstanding performances during the first decade of the century by great horses such as Totilas, Headley Britannia, Shutterfly and Sea The Stars.

Then sit back for an armchair ride in the hunting field as you get the 'snaffles' view through the horse's ears as you fly across country following a pack of hounds, its a breathtaking experience!

The final section of the DVD is the spills section when jockeys and amateur riders alike do their best to defy gravity!

Presented by Jamie Hawksfield, an MBPtv production for Equestrian Vision.

Approximately 50 mins duration.

This excellent DVD is now available from http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/

Equestrian Vision Launches Burghley 2011 On DVD

2011-10-21T02:19:00.000-07:00

Equestrian Vision, the leading producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK, has now released the Burghley Horse Trials 2011 DVD. The eagerly awaited review DVD includes comprehensive coverage of the cross country, as well as dressage highlights and the show jumping finale.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the centrepiece of this year's Autumn classic of eventing was undoubtedly the retro styled cross country track designed by Captain Mark Phillips.

Day one started with William Fox-Pitt and his four star newcomer Parklane Hawk setting the standard with 39.7 points in the dressage. With 33 fences and 45 jumping efforts on the 6,650 metre journey across Burghley's undulating terrain, Saturday's cross country was certain to tes both stamina and concentration.

The scene was set for a truly nail biting finish with William Fox-Pitt bidding to re-write the record books after his 5 previous successes on Chaka in 1994, Highland Lad in 2002, Ballincoola in 2005, Parkmore Ed in 2007 and Tamarillo in 2008.

Presented by Clare Balding. Approximately 102 mins duration.

This fantastic DVD is now available from www.equestrianvision.co.uk RRP £16.99.

EUROPEAN DRESSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011

2011-10-20T04:17:00.000-07:00

Equestrian Vision is pleased to announce that highlights of Britain's decisive victory in the FEI European Dressage Championships 2011 are now available on three DVDs.

Team Grand Prix. (Approx 100 mins duration) The Great Britain team of Carl Hester, Laura Bechtolsheimer, Emile Faurie and Charlotte Dujardin took these championships by storm to win their first ever European Team Gold medal. All the top tests are shown in full as well as other main highlights of the team competition. (RRP £21.99)

Grand Prix Special. (Approx 100 mins duration) The top 30 riders from the Grand Prix qualified for the Special and there was drama all the way as reigning European Champion Adelinde Cornelissen (NED) and Jerich Parsival retained their title despite going wrong with the eighth movement. Carl Hester (GB) and the 10 year old Uthopia took the silver medal and also for Britain, Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mistral Hojris claimed the bronze. The top 12 tests are shown in full. (RRP £21.99) (Available from the 10th November 2011).

Grand Prix Freestyle to Music. (Approx 100 mins duration) The top 15 scorers from the Special qualified for the grand finale of these championships and each of the medal winners went on to record personal bests. Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parsival were in a class of their own and took the gold medal. Carl Hester and Uthopia won silver and the bronze medal went to Sweden and Patrik Kittel and his stallion Watermill Scandic. The top 12 tests are shown in full with no commentary during the tests. (RRP £21.99)

Equestrian Vision are the UK's premier producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs offering a wide selection of training, documentary and review programmes to suit all ages and tastes.

For more information please visit Equestrian Visions' online shop http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/

NEW RELEASES FROM EQUESTRIAN VISION

2011-10-10T03:38:00.000-07:00

Equestrian Vision are delighted to announce the release of four new titles. Available now on DVD are; Philippe Karl and The School Of Legerete, parts 1 and 2, the 5 part series of Dr Reiner Klimke Dressage Training DVDs, The Thinking Horse and the 2010/2011 Jump Racing Review DVD.

Phillipe Karl, the School of Legerete is available in volumes 1 and 2. The DVDs offer an excellent opportunity to watch Phillipe Karl working with his students in his school of Legerete. He teaches riders on hoses that we see every day; the charming heavy horse, the lively Lusitano and the elegant competition horse. In his lessons he systematically focusses on the specific level of scholling of each horse and rider pair.

Part 1 shows the basic work and is approx 109 mins duration.

Part 2 shows the advanced work and is approx 103 mins duration.

Both DVDs have an RRP of £29.99 each.

Dr Reiner Klimke Dressage Training Volumes 1 - 10 - now available in a four part series. The fifth DVD is a bonus DVD. Dr Reiner Klimke won an astounding six Olympic gold medals in dressage between the 1960s and thw 1980s. His 10 part instructional film series from the 1980s is legendary and is now available on 4 DVDs.

Part 1 - Volumes 1 - 3, Novice level. 82 mins duration.

Part 2 - Volumes 4 - 6, Medium level. 104 mins duration.

Part 3 - Volumes 7 - 8, Advanced level. 70 mins duration.

Part 4 - Volumes 9 - 10, Grand Prix Level. 77 mins duration.

Part 5 - Pas de Deux - Pas de Trois - Magic of Classical Dressage. 85 mins duration.

These five fascinating DVDs have an RRP of £24.99 each or £99.99 for the set of 5.

The Thinking Horse DVD is now available from Equestrian Vision and brings together over 20 simple exercises to help you start building a more harmonious and understanding relationship with your horse.

The DVD shows the exercises as they should be, as well as some of the points to look out for and things that may go wrong along the way! The Thinking Horse is approx 63 mins duration and has an RRP of £29.99.

Available now from Equestrian Vision, the double DVD 2010/2011 Jump Racing Review is the definitive review of the 2010/2011 jump season. Over 80 races from around Britain and Ireland are featured with extensive coverage of the Cheltenham, Aintree and Punchestown Festivals including the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the John Smith's Grand National.

Narrator Mick Fitzgerald provides his own expert opinion on the performances of last season as the story unfolds race by race.

The 2010/2011 Jump Racing Review DVD is approx 120 mins duration and has an RRP of £21.99.

Equestrian Vision are the UK's premier producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs offrng a wide selection of training, documentary and review programmes to suit all ages and tastes.

For more information visit Equestrian Vision's online shop, http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/, call 01403 864173 or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/EquestrianVision

NEW RELEASE Team Fredericks - In Control

2011-10-05T03:58:00.000-07:00

Equestrian Vision the leading producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK is pleased to announce the release of Team Fredericks - In Control, Parts 1 and 2 DVD as seen on Horse and Country TV.

Ausralian Olympic duo Clayton and Lucinda Fredericks welcome you into their world of Eventing. Between them they have won all the major titles and the 'In Control' double DVD series will share with you their training philosophy and give you a personal insight into the day to day running of a top class eventing yard. A must have training DVD for every eventer's collection - at a fraction of the price of a lesson with a top trainer.

Part 1 - includes Types of horse, German Masters, Schooling, Stride, Straightness and Overcoming Jumping Problems. 2hrs 15 mins duration.

Part 2 - includes Young Riders, Dressage Warm Up, Show Jumping Warm Up, Cross Country at Home, Cross Country for real and Stuttgart Clinic. 2hrs 15 mins duration.

Available NOW in 2 parts at just £12.99 each or £21.99 for the set of 2 DVDs.

Equestrian Vision are the UK's premier producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs offering a wide selection of training, documentary and review programmes to suit all tastes.

http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/

Equestrian Vision Great Autumn SALE!

2011-10-05T03:40:00.000-07:00

Relive some of the greatest Equestrian sporting moments of the last decade in our great October AUTUMN REVIEW SALE. These fabulous reviews are now just £2.50 each including P&P for UK addresses.

Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010, Eventing, Jumping and Carriage Driving Review DVDs - The price of each of these is slashed from £21.99 to £2.50! Vaulting, Endurance and Reining DVDs from the 2010 WEG are also included in the £2.50 sale!

Purchase the Badminton 2006, 2007 and 2009 review DVDs also for just £2.50, along with the 2007, 2008 and 2009 FEI World Cup Jumping finals review DVDs. For dressage enthusiasts there are the FEI World Cup Finals review DVDs from 2003 and 2007, also the 2005 European Dressage Championships and the World Equestrian Games 2006 individual and team Dressage review DVDs ALL in the £2.50 sale! Finally the 2004 Athens Olympics Showjumping review DVD is also £2.50!

To take advantage of this excellent offer, go to our shop at http://www.equestrianvisionshop.co.uk/acatalog/Great_Autunm_SALE_.html

This offer is available on these selected titles, for postage with in the UK, P&P will be included in the £2.50 sale price. For Europe and the rest of the World, P&P will be in addition to the £2.50 sale price. The sale will end on 31st October 2011.

Review - Enjoying Showjumping With Tim Stockdale

2011-06-27T06:53:00.000-07:00

Abbey Wass, Editor of Essex Equestrian Magazine Hooked on Horses recently reviewed Enjoying Showjumping With Tim Stockdale:

"After seeing one of Tim Stockdale's lecture demos in person at Brook Farm Training Centre in Essex last March; I was really looking forward to watching this DVD as I know how entertaining and informative Tim is when teaching."

"Tim begins by promising some useful AND fun showjumping exercises for both horse and rider, he remembers something Harvey Smith once told him "you make your rosettes at home - you only go to shows to collect them." Tim then highlighted the importance of good basic flatwork: The foundation of any showjumper, and some of the exercises he rode were specific flatwork exercises that would help when jumping a course later on. Using training of a repetitive nature Tim shows how you can help improve the consistency of your showjumping and regularity of stride - and makes it look very easy.

Throughout the DVD Tim shares many of his tips to help with any level of showjumping. One was that "you don't change the course to fit your horse - you change the horse to fit the course!" He emphasised the need to jump courses at home set out with the correct distances, whether your horse is long or short strided, or you may get stuck when at a competition.

I found that a lot of the exercises concentrated on using your body to help the horse and improve the way the horse was going. When riding courses or fences on an angle or curving line, Tim explained "that your body has to sell it to the horse" and when he rode down a line of S-shaped fences it was obvious what he meant as his line was so smooth and he made it look very easy!

Throughout the film, the exercises progressed to become more complex - from poles on the ground to lines of fences to fences on a curling line to a "clockface" - which means that whatever your level of training there will definitely be an exercise to help you.

Another plus, as with all DVDs by professional riders, is that you get a real insight of their top horses in training. Tim's advice throughout is invaluable, making this DVD a must for any budding showjumper, or if you want to improve your showjumping technique."

This superb training DVD is now available from http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/ RRP £19.95, duration approx 105 mins. An EV Production.

New Release From Equestrian Vision

2011-06-16T06:34:00.000-07:00

ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP JUMPING FINAL LEIPZIG 2011 DVD

Equestrian Vision, the leading producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK, is pleased to announce that the Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Final 2011 DVD will be released for sale in the UK on the 22nd June 2011.

A thrilling Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Final 2011 was fought out in the magnificent Leipzig Messe, Germany and the home nation saw victory secured by their own Christian Ahlmann and the 11 year old Galoubet A Stallion taloubet Z, a horse who has had a meteoric rise to the top.

Olympic champion Eric Lamaze from Canada and his brilliant horse Hickstead, defied statistics by rocketing up the leaderboard from 17th to 2nd and Holland's Jeroen Dubbeldam rose from 11th to 3rd on BMC van Grunsven Simon.

Taboulet Z only lowered one pole in 5 demanding rounds of jumping after the leaders on the final day, Marco Kutscher and Cash, faultless after 4 rounds, were distracted by the chattering crowds and had three down to drop to equal 4th, at a cost of some 30,000 euros.

An MBPtv production for Equestrian Vision with commentary from Philip Ghazala and Steve Hadley. The programme is approximately 104 minutes in duration and is £21.99 RRP.

For more information please visit http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/ or find us on facebook www.facebook.com/EquestrianVision

New Release from Equestrian Vision

2011-06-16T06:07:00.001-07:00

REEM ACRA FEI WORLD CUP DRESSAGE FINAL LEIPZIG 2011 DVD

Equestrian Vision, the leading producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK, is pleased to announce that the Reem Acra FEI World Cup Dressage Final 2011 DVD will be released for sale on the 22nd June 2011.

Dutch rider Adelinde Cornelissen finally won the top prize she deserved with Jerich Parzival in the Reem Acra FEI Worls Cup Dressage Final 2011. This combination were a class apart finishing nearly 5 percentage marks in front of the surprise competitor at these finals - Denmark's Nathalie zu Sayn-Wittgenstein and Digby, the only other combination to break the 80% barrier.

The home nation were led home by Ulla Salzgeber on Herzruf's Erbe, a performance Ulla hopes will help her return to the German Dressage team.

The top 12 tests are shown in full on this spellbinding DVD with a separate commentary track by Rochard Davison and John Kyle.

An MBPtv Production for Equestrian Vision, the programme is approximately 90 minutes duration and is £21.99 RRP.

For more information please visit Equestrian Vision's online shop http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/ or find us on facebook www.facebook.com/EquestrianVision

Badminton 2011 DVD

2011-06-02T04:37:00.000-07:00

The Official Badminton Review DVD 2011 To Be On Sale 10th June

Equestrian Vision, the leading producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK is pleased to announce that the Official Badminton Review DVD of 2011 will be released for sale in the Uk on the 10th June 2011.

The 62nd running of the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials was as thrilling as ever with 82 hopeful combinations setting out. The field included 7 previous winners of this most coveted of titles including the oldest of the former champions, 3 times winner Mark Todd, who at the age of 55 became the oldest rider to win at Badminton. He rode the 10 year old NZB Land Vision, 31 years after he last won on Southern Comfort in 1980. In a nail biting finish there were 12 combinations within a fence of each other going into the showjumping but Toddy was in the driving seat having taken the narrowest of leads after the cross country and he was not going to be denied this fairytale victory as he jumped a clear round on the final afternoon to the delight of the capacity crowd.

An MBPtv Production for Equestrian Vision. Approx 108 minutes, RRP £21.99

To pre order a copy of the Official Badminton 2011 DVD please visit Equestrian Vision's online shop http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/ or call our order hotline on: 01403 864173

Enjoying Dressage 2 With Richard Davison

2011-05-10T02:44:00.000-07:00

Enjoying Dressage 2 is part two of the popular Enjoying Dressage Series with Richard Davison. Abbey Wass, Editor of Hooked On Horses Magazine gives us her views on the DVD.

Richard gives a masterclass on the rider's seat, getting structure to your training session and flow in your lateral work, how to get an uphill canter and sprin ginto flying changes, assessing the young horse and extra curricular training.

First up was a whistle stop tour of the riders seat and position in trot, canter and also walk - something that can sometimes be overlooked warned Richard. Richard began by explaining that the dressage position should be as if you are standing up but with your knees bent, and demonstrated on his first horse Hiscox Artemis.

A great tip for those who find sitting trot more difficult, is to go sitting whilst the horse is moving sideways - this makes it more comfortable for horse and rider the three time olympian explains.

He next rode another of his horses, Hiscox Aliano and covered a variety of exercises from the most simple of lateral movements - the leg yield - right up to some more difficult movements, so that whatever level you and your horse are currently working at, there is some advice and exercises to help you both improve.

Richard then progresses to talk about how he works each of his horses everyday, going through five stages including warm up - suppling and response, the body of the lesson right through to the cool down. This is ideal for those of us who get into the menage, warm up and then think 'what shall I do next?' In this section you will pick up some interesting tips and ideas that you can try with your own horse.

He emphasises how a horse can change every single day - they can be stiffer on some days for various reasons and sometimes they may be more flexible and its important that you adapt your training on a daily basis to reflect this.

It was interesting to see how responsive Richard's horse was - even to the smallest of changes in his position - some so small it was impossible to even see.

Next, Gillian Davison rode Hiscox Komanchi - a more experienced horse than the first two, with Richard teaching and explaining on foot, as she rode some more complex dressage movements.

Gillian then rode a four year old horse, with Richard explaining what you should look for in a good, young dressage horse - perfect advice for those who are thinking of buying a new horse in the near future. He covered all the attributes of conformation and movement, examining across the paces whilst explaining in detail the positive and negative points and what you should look for when buying your next potential horse.

Richard showjumps his younger horses for a bit of fun, 'playtime' as he calls it - to help them stay motivated and to vary their work. Gillian and Olly rid etwo five year olds over trotting poles, some simple gymnastic jumping exercises and some fitness cantering to finish this masterclass DVD.

After watching Enjoying Dressage 2, I was itching to tack up my horse and practice all the exercises and tips I had just picked up. The DVD is so packed with advice you will have to watch it more than just once so you can get the most out of Richard's expertise and advice!

A must watch for every dressage enthusiast.

Enjoying Dressage 2 is available alongside our many other titles, from www.equestrianvision.co.uk

Badminton DVD Deal To Continue Throughout May!

2011-04-26T05:58:00.000-07:00

Following the enormous popularity of our Badminton Two For The Price Of One DVD Offer, we are pleased to announce the deal will continue until the end of May on the following great titles:

Buy 60 Years at Badminton and get Mark King at Badminton completely free!

Buy Great Dressage Horses 1 and get Great Dressage Horses 2 for Free!

Buy Great Event Horses 1 and get Great Event Horses 2 for Free!

Buy Funnell Factor 2 and get Funnell Factor 2 for Free!

Please visit our website http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/ to take advantage of these great offers.

Also, don't forget, we have our May DVD competition up and running - win the last 5 Badminton Review DVDs from 2006 to 2010. Simply visit our facebook page at www.facebook.com/EquestrianVision to find out how to enter.

Great Deals From Equestrian Vision At Badminton

2011-04-19T01:36:00.000-07:00

Equestrian Vision will have a great stand at the Badminton Horse Trials (21st to 25th April) offering all the latest equestrian DVDs, including some super deals just for Badminton!

For the first time ever, Badminton is being held over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, meaning there will be a full five days of shopping at the world's premier three day event. Equestrian Vision's stand will be located in the renowned World Of The Horse Pavillion.

Just for Badminton, there are some amazing deals to be had:

See how Badminton has changed over the years by purchasing 60 Years of Badminton, and get the insightful, all time favourite Mary King At Badminton for free. There is also a two for one deal on Great Dressage Horses and Great Event Horses, and the offer of Buy Funnell Factor 2 and get Funnell Factor 1 completely free is still on.

Not only is all this on offer but we have several great new releases. Just launched this week are Carl Hester's Fantastic Elastic Masterclass and Carl Hester At Home. Playing With Horses 3, which is already proving very popular will also be available.

We look forward to seeing you in the World Of The Horse pavillion from Thursday through to Easter Monday.

For further details on any of the above DVD's and the rest of our range please visit http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/ or call 01403 864173

Equestrian Vision Launch Carl Hester DVDs

2011-04-18T06:54:00.000-07:00

Equestrian Vision, The Leading Producer And Distributor Of Equestrian DVDs In The UK Has Launched Two Great New Programmes Featuring Carl Hester In Collaboration With Horse And Country TV.

The programmes, At Home With Carl Hester and Carl Hester's Fantastic Elastic Masterclass, were originally shown on Horse & Country's Sky TV Channel and have now been adapted for DVD. They are available through the Equestrian Vision Online Shop and through equestrian retailers.

At Home With Carl Hester takes an exclusive and intimate look at the life of one of Britain's most successful and popular equestrian personalities. Get behind the scenes with Carl, his team, many pets and of course his horses to find out what life is really like at a top yard.

The DVD contains five chapters, each revealing a different angle to Carl's yard:

Chapter 1 centres around meeting the horses in the yard and the people that look after, train and ride them.

Chapter 2 captures Carl in training and the philosophy behind his methods.

Chapter 3 is about the grooms and riders at the yard, whom Carl spends as much time training as his horses.

Chapter 4 covers meeting the people who "make the yard tick" - the horse dentist, saddle fitter, farrier and nutritionist.

Finally in Chapter 5 the finale, Carl is filmed finalising his preparations for the World Equestrian Games.

At Home With Carl Hester is approximately 120 minutes duration and costs £19.99 RRP.

Fantastic Elastic Masterclass gives an enthralling overview of how Carl trains his horses from the beginning of their careers through to Grand Prix. He includes many expert tips to help improve your own riding.

Carl has amassed more than 50 National Titles in his career so far and has held the title of National Champion on six occasions. He is a highly regarded trainer and in this DVD demonstrates his training techniques with five horses of differing levels, including Valegro and Movistar.

Carl Hester's Fantastic Elastic Masterclass is approximately 108 minutes in duration and costs £19.99 RRP.

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Great Funnell Factor 2 DVD Review

2011-04-11T01:48:00.000-07:00

Funnell Says Relax! By Abbey Wass The release of Funnell Factor 2 on DVD sees Pippa and William Funnell on tour with their renowned Billy Stud horses in a lecture demonstration full of superb riding displays, top advice, and laughter. Funnell Factor 2 was filmed at Hartpury College's magnificent indoor arena during William and Pippa Funnell's lecture tour of the country at the end of 2010. In this show, William and Pippa ride a number of the infamous 'Billy bred' horses. The lecture demonstration starts with some work on the flat and Pippa rode 9 year old 'Billy Congo' - despite him being a show jumper William advises that cross country discipline work can help bring any horse on. Pippa's attention to detail in her position and the way the horse is going is apparent and she explained that each little mistake the horse made was mainly due to her riding and changes of balance, which in turn made the horse lose balance, which was humbling. She finished the flatwork section by donning her top hat and tails and riding a four star dressage test on William's exciting young show jumping stallion. This was informative to watch as Pippa talked the whole way through the test explaining her train of thought as she rides a test in competition, and she kept the horse relaxed and quiet throughout by repeating 'stay relaxed' over and over again! William plans to take him to the European Championships this year so it was great to see this star of the future in training. "Don't ever under-estimate how excercises can help your horse, whatever their age. Always push yourself, next time you ride imagine that you are three inches taller - I bet you will instantly find a difference." - Pippa William then joined Pippa on five year old 'Billy Mexico' as they perform a series of gymnastic jumping exercises - great to try yourself with your own horse after watching the DVD. Again, staying relaxed is the Funnell's key behind their training. Thus preventing the horse becoming tight or hollowing when poles and fences are introduced. Next up was the section I had most been looking forward to - the cross country schooling. The pair ride two six year olds, with Pippa revealing countless cross country riding secrets as well as recounting anecdotes from her illustrious eventing career. In this section Pippa rode one of her compelling young horses 'Billy Beware' and gives William some instruction, as he had stated his intention to join the eventing ranks with his rather portly eighteen hand horse 'Billy Go Lightly'! Something amock with this, but all is revealed later! William is even kitted out in Pippa's cross-country attire - you really do have to watch the film just to see William squeezed into a ladies body protector! The cross country section is jam packed with advice on riding every type of cross country obstacle, from fences on angles to drop fences, and from arrowheads to brush fences. To finish, the main show jumping section rounds off the DVD, with advice from William on practicing the fundamentals of jumping - such as straightness and momentum - with some useful exercises to help improve these, as well as advice for when you are riding at a competition. William rode 'Billy Grand' and Pippa rode 'Billy Angelo' as they then vied for victory in a head to head contest. All in all, two hours well spent, the film is full of valuable content mixed with a lot of fun. I guarantee you will learn lots whilst being entertained by the friendly banter and competitive streak between the husband and wife combination. If nothing else, you will be impressed by the supreme quality of the 'Billy' bred horses, and the world-class quality of training that these horses have received from the Funnells. Funnell Factor 2 is available from the Equestrian Vision online shop: http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/

Playing With Horses Part 3 - New Release

2011-04-07T07:41:00.000-07:00

Following the success of Playing With Horses Parts 1 and 2, Equestrian Vision, the leading producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs in the UK, is pleased to announce the release of the third volume in the set Playing With Horses Part 3.

Jutta Wiemers is a vaulting coach and a circus gym trainer. In her exceptional set of three Playing With Horses DVDs she covers "ideas for joyful learning", with many suggestions of how to get to know your horse better, to make him bombproof, motivated, heathier and happier by playing intelligent games with him.

Playing With Horses Part 3, continues the theme from Parts 1 and 2, and contains interesting lungeing and liberty work on the circle, as well as "send and call" games to make your playing more challenging. Play in a group and include your dogs in the fun! Pre-exercises for collection and trust games get you ready for advanced riding fun!

Playing With Horses Part 3 is approximately 65 minutes duration and available in English and German language, RRP £18.99.

Playing With Horses Part 1 and 2 are available as part of this set, RRP £49.99, or separately, RRP £18.99 each.

Equestrian Vision are the UK's premier producer and distributor of equestrian DVDs offering a wide selection of training, documentary and review programmes to suit all ages and tastes.

Successful Show Jumping with Tim Stockdale

2011-03-31T01:15:00.000-07:00

Great DVD Review from Cate Ashton of manage-my-horse.com

Buff up on your training with this set of DVD's from Equestrian Vision. Successful Show Jumping With Tim Stockdale is a three volume series in which the international show jumper clearly demonstrates his techniques to becoming a successful show jumper, from the very basics to advanced levels. Tim imparts an enormous amount of information and his enthusiastic natural style will inspire potential or experienced show jumpers of all levels. The three volumes start from the botton and work up to Advanced Show Jumping in the final DVD. These DVD's are really useful and cost £44.99 - perfect for those days when you can't ride, or when you just want to watch and learn!

What Cate had to say:

Tim's methodical, clear approach to jumping is incredibly interesting and I found myself wanting to get outside and practice what I was learning from the DVD, straightaway (often late at night, but of course I didn't!). Tim not only makes it look easy but really does explain what he's doing, every step of the way. I have watched these DVD's more than once and and now really concentrate on his technique and way of going.

Tim's 'saying,' 'canter, rhythm, line, gets it right every time' is without doubt imprinted on my brain and he is, of course, dead right! Highly recommend these DVD's to aspiring show jumpers (like myself) or those looking to brush up skills and learn from one of the best in the business.

Vol 1 - Laying The Foundations. Approx 75 mins.

Vol 2 - Moving On, Moving Up. Approx 70 mins.

Vol 3 - Advanced Show Jumping. Approx 90 mins.

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Special Offer For March

2011-03-09T05:07:00.000-08:00

Buy Funnell Factor 2 and get Funnell Factor 1 for FREE!

Equestrian Vision has this great offer on for the month of March. Get these two superbly witty DVDs for just £17.99. Funnell Factor 1 and 2 are entertaining, educational and fun for everyone of all ages. The distinctive Funnell brand of humour is combined with their knowledge and years of experience gained producing horses to compete at the very top level of competition.

See the Funnell Factor 2 trailer here as a preview:

Funnell Factor 1 and 2 are available at the Equestrian Vision Online shop. http://www.equestrianvision.co.uk/ or call our orderline: 01403 865454

World Equestrian Games Show Jumping Trailer

2011-02-01T04:08:00.000-08:00

Funnell Factor 2 Out now!

2011-01-24T06:29:00.000-08:00

EQUESTRIAN VISION LAUNCHES FUNNELL FACTOR 2 DVD

The 2010 Funnell Factor Lecture Demonstration tour was a huge national success despite the snow before Christmas! If you missed it live, now you have the chance to watch Pippa and William in action in this informative and entertaining DVD, in the comfort of your own home.

Funnell Factor 2 was filmed at Hartpury College’s magnificent new indoor arena during William and Pippa Funnell’s lecture tour of the country at the end of 2010. In this show William and Pippa ride a number of the ‘Billy bred’ horses. Pippa starts with ‘Billy Congo’ and finishes the flatwork section riding a 4 star dressage test on William’s exciting young show jumping stallion. William then joins Pippa on ‘Billy Mexico’ as they perform a series of jumping exercises. In the cross country section Pippa rides one of her exciting young horses ‘Billy Beware’ nicknamed ‘Gorgeous’ and William states his intention to join the eventing ranks with his rather portly new horse ‘Billy Go Lightly!’

Finally in the main jumping section William rides ‘Billy Grand’ and Pippa ‘Billy Angelo’ as they vie for victory in their head to head contest.

A wonderful 2 hours of fascinating viewing full of valuable content mixed with a lot of fun. Available now on DVD at £17.99 rrp.

Also:
Funnell Factor 1 DVD still available at £16.99 rrp. Approx 120 mins. EVProduction.

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