Dressage Training - Vol 1-3 Novice Level (DVD)

Dr Reiner Klimke is the most successful dressage rider worldwide!  His 10-part instructional film, series  from the 80’s is legendary.  The many times World and Olympic Champion explains and demonstrates the correct training of horses according to classical principles - without any tricks, sound and simple.  This issue is even more important and up-to-date although the video technology has advanced.

DVD 1 Featuring: dressage training, vol. 1-3: From novice to elementary level

Vol 1: The basic training of young horses, 26 mins

World Champion Dr. Reiner Klimke: “The basic training of young horses is meant to establish a sound basis for the future  training.  The horse should get used to the rider’s aids and to the rider’s instructions that is supple, ni rhythm, engaged and traight.  This is the goal of basic training.”

Vol 2: Working towards elementary level, 29 mins

World Champion Dr. Reiner Klimke: “Following the basic training of approximately one year, the horse will be introduced to the exercises of elementary level.  It is now five years old.  Contact with the bit and suppleness will be improved, we teach the horse to adapt to the curb bit and train exercises at elementary level.

Vol 3: The training of the horse at elementary level, 27 mins

World Champion Dr. Reiner Klimke: “After the horse has reached elementary level, it is important to consolidate the skills learned.  The individual exercises have to be accomplished safely and the horse will mature and improve collection.”               

Length of the Film: 82 mins