In this DVD John and his son Robert Whittaker are joined by double Olympian international dressage rider Richard Davison to give fascinating and comprehensive instruction on the flat and over jumps, as Richard's dressage expertise is moulded with the Whittakers' jumping prowess.
In order of appearance the programme consists of: - The Training Session - Richard Davison - Suppleness, response to the leg, half halt, further training (counter canter) and cooling down.
- The Young Jumping Horse - John Whitaker & Richard Davison - Assessing and tackling common problems
- "Seeing a Stride" - Richard Davison, John & Robert Whitaker - Exercises to arrive correctly at take off, shortening and lengthening on the flat and shortening and lengthening between jumps
- Jumping a course - Richard Davison & John Whitaker - Applying the dressage principles between the jumps
- The Flying Change - Richard Davison - Basic exercises working up to the flying change and what to do when things go wrong
- Against the Clock - Richard Davison & John Whitaker - Improving the turn for the jump off / how not to do it / turning back on yourself
- Advanced Exercises - Richard Davison - perfecting the turn, shoulder in and canter pirouettes
A comprehensive reference for jumping and dressage alike, this DVD clearly demonstrates how dressage techniques can aid the show jumper gain that competitive edge and includes a chapter on what can be the bane of many an amateur's life, that sometimes elusive "Seeing a Stride"
Approx running time 85 mins
PAL format