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• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000021YXC
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #407,825 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Barbier demonstrates how dressage can be like a dance., October 12, 1999

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This review is from: Intimacy in French Classical Dressage [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Dominique Barbier and his wife discuss classical French dressage and demonstrate how easily dressage techniques can be accomplished if the horse understands and is able to accept what you are asking. I loved these videos, because Barbier shows how important it is to understand where the horse is coming from and how the horse thinks and reacts to different things. Barbier and his wife use their horses to demonstrate both in an arena and outside how dressage can look like a beautiful dance that both horse and rider can experience and enjoy. Even those who are unfamiliar with dressage woould love these videos. I think the videos were very well done. The picture and sound quality are excellent.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent set of tapes for any riding discipline, March 11, 2000

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Lane R. Hatcher (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Intimacy in French Classical Dressage [VHS] (VHS Tape)

These two videos are exceptional. Barbier spends about 40% of the tapes with how-to instructions that are very clear, demonstrating both with a young horse and a well-schooled horse; the other 60% consists of instruction directly to the rider in which he talks about all the things you wish your instructor would tell you. His most important emphasis is on the necessity of the horse *understanding* what the rider is asking - without that understanding, all you will get is resistance or, worse, a fight. I highly recommend these tapes for any rider looking for answers.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lightness and the art of riding, August 3, 2001

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C. Vesel (Idaho, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Intimacy in French Classical Dressage [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Dominique Barbier masterfully demonstrates the artistic side of riding. Beautifully filmed at his estate in the wine country of California, these videos combine passionate music, inspirational footage of Dominique at work, and plenty of student examples to follow.

The essential classical elements of work in hand, proper longeing, and lateral work are covered in detail. Students of dressage will find it refreshing to see horses worked in the French style, the sense of freedom, self-carriage, and joy permeate each maneuver and lesson.

These videos are useful for any rider that wants to reach beyond the sport of riding to find the original beauty of this exceptional art.