Ruth Hogan - Poulsen Dressage LLC : PBS

Every relationship between horse and rider rests on a few fundamental principles — understanding the animal, building trust, communication and working in unison.

Chapter 1: Two Bodies, One Mind
Learn about one of the most unique partnerships in sports: horse and rider. (9:15)
Chapter 2: Training Techniques
No matter what the riding technique, horses are trained to perfection. (12:24)
Chapter 3: Close and Personal
Even horses need reassurance. Riders help instill their confidence. (6:59)
Chapter 4: Prepping the Ponies
Learn how riders work with their horses before competition day. (8:55)
Chapter 5: Time to Shine
From polo tournaments to agile cutting matches, horses and riders compete. (9:37)
Chapter 6: A Close Bond
Mutual trust is essential to riding, and people can learn how to love a horse. (3:12)

This program premiered October 19, 2002.

		Back to Video page Horse and Rider Video: Full Episode Every relationship between horse and rider rests on a few fundamental principles — understanding the animal, building trust, communication and working in unison. Chapter 1: Two Bodies, One Mind Learn about one of the most unique partnerships in sports: horse and rider. (9:15) Chapter 2: Training Techniques No matter what the riding technique, horses are trained to perfection. (12:24) Chapter 3: Close and Personal Even horses need reassurance. Riders help instill their confidence. (6:59) Chapter 4: Prepping the Ponies Learn how riders work with their horses before competition day. (8:55) Chapter 5: Time to Shine From polo tournaments to agile cutting matches, horses and riders compete. (9:37) Chapter 6: A Close Bond Mutual trust is essential to riding, and people can learn how to love a horse. (3:12) This program premiered October 19, 2002.