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DOMINIQUE BARBIER SIGNATURE SADDLES AVAILABLE AT 2008 PRICES, AND HIS POPULAR TRAINING COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE IN DVD FORMAT

Healdsburg, California: March 9 2009– The full range of Dominique Barbier training videos are now available for review on DVD, by e-mailing: jean@jeanllewellyn.com

First, however, for the sake of clarity and in line with Barbier’s long-held beliefs, it is important to first demystify the word “dressage,” which may conjure a variety of meanings and perspectives depending on an individual’s affiliation to a specific riding discipline and equestrian sport in general.

With its origins firmly rooted in Italy and then France, the word “dressage” literally translates to mean “training.” Therefore, “dressage” in the Barbier training context provides the foundation for any activity a rider might want to pursue with any horse, at all levels and in all disciplines because, according to Barbier, his teaching methods are “based on lightness, communication, and harmony.” More specifically, classical dressage epitomizes a system of training that employs progressive methodology to optimize a horse’s natural athletic ability, in order to produce a happy, willing partner!

• • Mastering The Basics: An award-winning how-to DVD for riders of all abilities and disciplines. Master everything from lungeing to gaits, direction to work in hand, using a proven combination of classical and modern techniques.
• • Intimacy in French Classical Dressage: Volumes I and II (DVD) Using lunging and work in hand, learn the principles of subtle communication and riding in lightness. This two-volume set teaches the process of visualization and the development of mental communication that leads to harmony, enjoyment and success for horse people and horses of all disciplines and levels of training – literally from the ground up.
• • Intimacy in French Classical Dressage: Volumes III and IV – The Spirit of Sideways Movement (DVD) A candid series of lessons that teach the fundamentals as well as advanced techniques of sideways movement: shoulder in, haunches in and pirouette. Unique and refreshing perspectives and philosophies as well as insightfull and inclusive training techniques remain true to the best traditions of the classical past, while providing a comprehensive foundation that will change the way you ride forever.
• • Dressage for the New Age: Now in its third edition, this continues to be one of the best selling dressage books of all time. Renowned rider, trainer and instructor, Dominique Barbier conveys and interprets French classical dressage, bringing its traditional essence to life and revealing its contemporary relevance to modern-day riding.
• • Dressage Training Companion: An award-winning book that captures and distills 40 years of knowledge and experience into a practical compendium of advice that demystifies direction, rhythm, bend and lightness. Special waterproof paper makes this a must-have for the stable, barn and pocket.

In your e-mail request, (jean@jeanllewellyn.com) please indicate which of the above titles you would like to receive, the publication or e-zine in which the review will be published, and the approximate date of publication. It would also be much appreciated if you could send a copy of the publication in which the review appears, or a tear sheet to the following address: Jean Llewellyn, 645 Rollo Road, Gabriola Island, BC V0R 1X3, Canada.

Please also confirm whether you would like to be kept updated on future releases of books and DVDs.

For all other information regarding Barbier Farm and Dominique Barbier clinics:

http://www.dominiquebarbier.com

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