{"product_id":"the-joy-of-dressage-1-dvd","title":"The Joy of Dressage 1: Motivating the Horse (DVD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eUta Gräf explains her methods: training that respects the horse, natural living conditions in open stabling and international level dressage horses living in paddocks in large groups. “Scrape off the mud and ride Grand Prix” is her motto. This new series of training films featuring the internationally acclaimed dressage rider shows how it is done. Part 1 “Motivating the Horse”, Part 2 “Training the Rider” and Part 3 “Competitive Success”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Part 1: Motivating the Horse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joy of riding is getting pleasure as a rider out of being around horses and reaching your own personal goals. Imparting the pleasure of that joint endeavor to ones horse is by far the most important goal in Uta Gräf’s training and equine husbandry. Highlight: Behind the scene glimpses into her training concept for her top horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Be good to the horse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Impart pleasure with work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The training structure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Encouragement in line with ability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Fine riding, minimal aids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- The bigger picture - working equitation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- An active seat – a subtle influence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Care and feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Handling and training\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUta Gräf has made a name for herself on the international scene through her fine classical riding style which is particularly demonstrated during her harmonious performances. She has been a member of the B-Kader dressage team since 2011 and was on the long list for the London 2012 Olympics. Her unusual combination of ambitious dressage riding and natural horse care in groups and open stabling have made her a trailblazer of the changing attitude to the horse and dressage. Uta Gräf lives with her partner Stefan Schneider at Gut Rothenkircher Hof in Kirchheimbolanden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriederike Heidenhof has been training with Uta Gräf since 2002 and has been following her competitive career since Uta’s first success at regional S-Level. Having been trained in her youth following the “old school” method, she is particularly keen to show that classical training methods are not obsolete, but are more relevant now than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondhand \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mangaiti Equine Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52609951006994,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/4391\/5538\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_762c6beb-11d3-416d-ac30-818dac43bd55.jpg?v=1786869998","url":"https:\/\/mangaitiequine.com\/products\/the-joy-of-dressage-1-dvd","provider":"Mangaiti Equine Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}