"Enjoying" series of Training DVDs

This is the latest DVD to join the "Enjoying" range from Equestrian Vision. In this training programme, world class, Olympic event rider, Mary King spends the day at Bicton Arena in Devon where she explains, demonstrates and passes on her successful techniques and useful tips. Mary's positive riding has been a feature of international cross country riding for many years and this DVD focuses on positive thinking.

The chapters in this training programme cover the following areas: Getting Ready - Horse and Rider, Warming Up, The First Fence, Ditch and Rail, On the Turn, Jumping Up and Down and Water. A number of different fences and combinations are jumped and this DVD is relevant to anyone wishing to ride across country, whether it is at an event or out on the hunting field. Approx 67 mins.

In the first of a progressive series of programmes Richard Davison sets out the fundamental principals of good dressage with the help of training pupils and his wife Gillian.

Says Richard "Horses go as well as we ride them; Dressage is Horse gymnastics and riders require self discipline and control - this may sound serious and it is but you can also have lots of laughs along the way." Approx. 86 mins.

Part 2 of the popular Enjoying Dressage with Richard Davison series is an easy to learn guide which everyone will find easy to watch and understand. Richard gives a masterclass on the rider's seat, getting structure to your training session, how to get an uphill canter and spring into flying changes, assessing the young horse and extra curricular training. With practical advice and clearly demonstrated exercises, Richard's methods will really make a difference to your training. Approx 75 minutes duration.

A well balanced and effective seat is the foundation for successful riding and even the best riders in the world have to consistantly check up on their seat throughout their riding life. Approx. 152 mins. DVD

To go with Enjoying Riding with Tina Sederholm and Enjoying Dressage with Richard Davidson, Enjoying Show Jumping with Tim Stockdale has been added and is ideal for riders who want to work on their technique and improve their skill at home before competitions. He goes through a sequence of exercises starting with flatwork, introducing flying changes, introducing poles, grid work, line work at canter, riding turns, the clockface exercise, the "X" exercise and finally, he puts it all together. Available on DVD.