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December 3, 2008

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Classical Dressage The Philosophy of Ease Vol. 1 The School of Aids

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Category: DVD

Buy New: $49.95
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

(1 reviews)
Sales Rank: 74733

Language: English (Unknown)
Media: DVD
Running Time: 46 minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.5

ASIN: B0011AKQRU

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Presented in this DVD are Lungeing & Basics
•	Easy in Hand
•	Aids
•	Under the Rider
•	Lateral Work

Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
Philippe Karl's philosophy for his training methods are based on understanding the physical and mental conditions of the horse, the ease of the aids and the horse's movements.It is fundamental that the aids are taught clearly before the horse begins to do any gymnastic work. A lively mouth is essential for a real receptivity to the rider's hand. Complete flexibility of the neck is essential for neck extension and flexion of the poll. An introduction to training on two tracks completes the first part of this schooling series.Phillipe Karl was a member of the famous "Cadre Noir" in France for 13 years. His riding technique is a feast for the eyes. He is also well-known worldwide as a riding instructor, trainer and author. His impressive and perfect classical dressage presentations are treasured all over Europe. In clinics and courses, he presents the knowledge and the aesthetics of the old advanced riders, adapted to modern times.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars

Phillipe Karl is the best January 19, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

In this first of four videos/DVD's Phillipe Karl goes through his basic steps in teaching the young horse. His emphasis is to keep the horse flexible and receptive to the aids without force. The first part of the DVD is on the ground, longing, relaxation, and helping the horse to move naturally. Then he explains the use of the aids of the bit and the hands and how to get the horse to be continually receptive to the bit but also in supporting himself so he is not leaning on the hands. Karl demonstrates the ground work which includes working the horse in hand for various exercises including shoulder and haunches. He begins to introduce the gymnastics to the horse. In the second half of the video, Karl does mounted work using the same exercises that he did in hand and explains the moves. However, this is not a step by step beginner video on "how to". It is assumed that the viewer already knows how to ride and apply balance and aids. It is more a lecture or even a workshop type of lesson on applying the aids and what to look for in the horse's response. Because the horse pupil he uses in the DVD is a typical front-end heavy jumping style horse, the lessons are helpful to train the horse to find his balance and not lean on the forehand. There is no hind end collection asked of the horse in these lessons because it introductory.

I enjoy Phillipe Karl's work because his philosophy of "Legerete", the Philosophy of Ease, is inseperable from the training. Using patience, kindness, and working with the horse's mind and body, Phillipe demonstrates masterfully the art of classical dressage. This is the beginning of the foundation of his DVD's and collection is found in his other DVD's. I've used the techniques and training philosophy in my own training and found it made the most incredible difference in my horse's flexibility and collection and overall wellbeing. He was able to move much more freely, naturally, and with much more collection.

The classical training is not geared towards contemporary competative dressage although many of the exercises in all his DVD's can be used for estabilishing balance and flexibility in the horse which leads to the end result of suppleness and mobility.

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