Review - Enjoying Showjumping With Tim Stockdale

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

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.

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New Release from Equestrian Vision

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.

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Badminton 2011 DVD

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

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!

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

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