Showing Your Miniature at Halter

Jim Curry uses his experience as a trainer and judge to provide us with a great overview on training you and your horse to properly show at halter. He covers: stopping & standing, positioning legs and body, baiting to get the correct neck, trotting in hand, properly fitting show halters, and showing in AMHR, ASPC-Classic and AMHA classes. He works with 2 different horses and shows how corrections and discipline should be handled. Mr. Curry works with two young ladies to show us proper ways of training and showing. He participates in two question and answer segments and also briefly covers conditioning your horse from the inside out. This one of a kind training DVD will help you train and prepare for the show ring. A bonus section of an actual show is also included so that you can see the many different ways people show.  2 hr 18 minutes plus 26 minute bonus section.

Small Equine dentistry

Roger Cole DVM has been a practicing vet for over 30 years. For the last 11 years he has specialized exclusively in equine dentistry. He is well known for his clinics and his instructional video on RFD TV. Cindy Coffman assists Dr. Cole and asks many pertinent questions about minis and ponies. Dr. Cole explains about equine dentistry in great detail during this 2 DVD set that is over 2 hours long. Using a horse skull he teaches us the anatomy of the horses head and the mechanics of how they chew and process their food. He explains each set of teeth and their specific aging patterns. He also covers why Miniature horses have bumps and when you should worry about having their caps removed. Cindy has brought three of her horses to be worked on by Dr. Cole. An A size Miniature, a Shetland pony, and a B size Miniature. Dr. Cole shows us how to properly float horses teeth and teaches us what to discuss with and expect from our own Equine Dentist. He pulls a set of wolf teeth on the 3 year old Shetland and gives her bit seats which he discusses in great detail. This is an extremely informative DVD and whether you are new to horses or have been around them for years you will learn a great deal from Dr. Cole. Proper tooth care can add years to your horses life, improve their attitude and health, and is economically beneficial. 2 hrs 11 minutes.

Hoof Care

Denise Capps has been a Farrier for over 20 years. She is certified with the American Farrier Association and has continued her education throughout the years. She works with all types of horses and has extensive knowledge of Miniatures and Ponies. Cindy Coffman adds her own questions and concerns while visiting with Denise during the DVD. Denise goes into great depth on trimming your mini and pony in this 2 DVD set with over two and a half hours of hoof care information. Denise details the anatomy of the hoof and explains proper angles and measurements. She shows you how to analyze and measure the hoof. She explains the different Farrier tools and how to use them properly. You can work right along with her as you trim your horses hooves. Denise talks about everything from nutrition to founder. She shows three styles of trimming: broodmare and/or pasture horse, halter horse and driving horse. Every horse must be analyzed to determine what their particular needs are and how best to address them. Denise details how the hoof should look and how you need to manage each style of horse.
This is an extremely informative DVD and whether you are trimming your own horses hooves or use a Farrier’s services, you will know what to expect and how it should be correctly done. 2 hrs 39 minutes.

• Showing Your Miniature at Halter
• Small Equine dentistry
• Hoof Care

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A Clean Start How to Bath your Horse

Cindy Coffman does an excellent job of teaching you how to bath and care for your mini in this 67 minute instructional DVD. She covers: necessary and useful bathing products from brushes and tools to shampoos and coat enhancers, bathing techniques, tail braiding and good coat conditioning. Cindy passes along many special tips to save time and money while still giving a great bath. See both a recently clipped dark mini and a white mini straight out of the field as examples. You are shown step by step as each of these horses are properly bathed and their coats conditioned, an absolute must before clipping. This DVD is also a great learning tool even if you never plan to show or clip your miniature.

Clipping For Show

These DVDs continue with the clean conditioned horses shown in "A Clean Start". Learning how to properly clip your miniature or pony is a must. Most small equine need to be clipped in the spring because they do not shed like larger equine breeds do. Cindy Coffman uses a show horse and a pasture horse to properly demonstrate clipping techniques and skills from start to finish. During clipping she instructs you on which size blades to use and how to properly blend from one blade size to another, eliminating clip marks and lines. In addition Cindy also covers: care and safety for you and your horse, restraining problem horses, and types of clippers, blades & necessary products. These DVDs are a great learning tool even if you never plan to show your miniature or pony.  1hr 55 Minutes.

Show Day Prep and Makeup

This DVD continues at the show with the clean, conditioned, and show clipped horse shown in "A Clean Start" & "Clipping for Show". This 64 minute DVD covers at-the-show preparation for your miniature from head to hoof. Cindy Coffman prepares two clipped minis (one dark, one light) for the show ring. She takes you through hoof sanding and polishing, mane and tail preparation, body brushing and final sprays. Cindy goes into great detail on the final clip, razoring the head, face & eye makeup, and shows you how to apply makeup to your horse, whether you choose to razor or not. Learn her many special tricks to saving money while still having a professional looking show horse. Cindy finishes with fitting the show halter properly and the final touches to apply before entering the arena.  1 hr 4 minutes.

Training for Halter Obstacle DVD

This video shows you the basics of training your horse for halter obstacle or trail in hand classes. From the basics of walking, trotting and stopping with your horse, to a complete halter obstacle course. You will learn how to train your own horse for success and fun in the show arena or at home. Color 53min.
 

Training for Driving Obstacle DVD I

In this video Patty Cloke will show you how to successfully teach your trained driving horse to move laterally and with confidence through a variety of obstacles. THis video starts with the basics and moves up through the steps needed to successfully complete a driving obstacle course. Color 25min.

Training for Hunter DVD

This video will show you how to successfully train your horse to jump fences and obstacles with style and confidence. Patty Cloke starts with the basics of ground poles and shows you the steps necessary to make a confident hunter horse. This video includes a segment on braiding your horse for hunter classes. Color

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