Tapadero (A documentary about the California Vaqueros)
~ Vaquero Series #1 ~
(by Susan Jensen and Paul Singer)

Tapadero is a documentary about the California Vaqueros, long revered as some of the world's greatest horsemen.  It includes a look at the colorful vaquero history that began 300 years ago in Mexico and traces the journey to Alta California, which would become a horseman’s paradise.  You get a first-hand look at the ranch life and the awe-inspiring scenery at some of California’s great ranchos where they still follow vaquero traditions, including riding slick-fork saddles, use of the hackamore and spade bit, reata roping, and livestock handling.  It is a tribute to those hardy souls living the vaquero tradition and carrying it forward, and features some of California’s mainstays of the vaquero way.

Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Running Time
DVD Format
$20.00

Remuda (A documentary about the Great Basin Buckaroo)
~ Vaquero Series #2 ~
(by Susan Jensen and Paul Singer)

Remuda, a sequel to the documentary Tapadero, tells how the California Vaquero tradition moved into the Great Basin country of Nevada and Oregon, and shaped one of the world’s greatest horse cultures. In addition to a fascinating historical perspective, it includes an inside look at the buckaroo lifestyle, a front row seat at the Jordan Valley Big Loop Rodeo (where wild horses are roped with a twenty foot loop), and an old-fashioned ranch roping contest at California’s Tejon Ranch.

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Running Time
DVD Format
$20.00

There's Roping to Do (Ranch Roping - From the Ground Up)
(by Joe Wolter, with special guest Bill Dorrance)

There's Roping to Do takes the viewer through all aspects of ranch roping, from the basics through advanced techniques.  Joe Wolter thoroughly explains and demonstrates various ranch roping and livestock handling techniques, with additional comments by Bill Dorrance.  Topics covered include: Building a Loop, The Swing, Head Shots, Working in a Herd, Working on the Ground, Heel Shots, Dallying, and Roping on Your Horse the First Time.  This is an excellent video for anyone interested in learning the California vaquero style ranch roping, or for the skilled practitioner wanting to improve current ranch roping and livestock handling skills.

Approx. 2 hrs. Running Time
VHS Format
$50.00

Beginning:  Takes the viewer from building their first loop, to proper practice technique with the roping dummy.  Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Running Time, DVD Format.  $85.00

Intermediate:  Introduces and details scores of traditional reata style head and heel shots, positions and strategies.  Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Running Time, DVD Format.  $85.00

Advanced:  Features roping techniques for handling & doctoring cattle in real world situations.  Approx. 1 hr. 15 min. Running Time, DVD Format.  $85.00

3 Video Set:  Includes all three videos (Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced).  DVD Format.  $230.00
 

Understanding the Hackamore (Vaquero Style)
(by Mike Bridges)

Understanding the Hackamore is a two-video set that includes a brief history of the hackamore and its importance to the vaquero style of training, and details on equipment including tips on matching size of the bosal to size and weight of the mecate (hair rope reins).  It includes discussions about how the bosal works physically, tips for fitting a bosal to an individual horse, and proper hand signals for cueing, and exercises Mike Bridges uses for hackamore training in the old California vaquero-style of horsemanship.  Approx. 1 hr. 39 min. Running Time for Video 1, Approx. 1 hr. 7 min. for Video 2.  DVD Format.  $95.00

Bridle Course - California Vaquero Style of Bridling
(by Mike Bridges)

Bridle Course is a two-video set that includes discussions about the horse’s mentality as it relates to bridling, physical differences in horses’ mouths, bridle bits and their types and functions, the bosal and hackamore, and more.  Throughout these videos Mike Bridges gives numerous tips on how to bridle properly, making it comfortable for the horse.  He stresses working with the horse at his own pace, not pushing him faster than he wants to go, which was the original intent in the vaquero-style of horsemanship.  Approx. 1 hr. 22 min. Running Time for Video 1, Approx. 1 hr. 40 min. for Video 2.  DVD Format.   $95.00

Seeking Refinement
(by Mike Bridges)

Seeking Refinement is loaded with information about horse training in the vaquero-style horsemanship, with main focus on collection - what it is and how to achieve it.  It includes discussions about a rider’s body and hand positions, and the biomechanics of the horse’s body in the collection process from both the rider’s perspective and the horse’s point of view.  Mike Bridges demonstrates refinement techniques using both the snaffle bit and hackamore.  This video is a prelude to riding the horse in a full bridle.  Approx. 1 hr. 47 min. Running Time.  DVD Format.  $55.00

3 Video Set:  Includes all three videos (Understanding the Hackamore, Bridle Course, and Seeking Refinement).  DVD Format.  $220.00
 

Greetings!
(with Tom Dorrance)

Greetings! is an in-depth look at the philosophy of Tom Dorrance and his unique way of working with horses.  Tom always looked for the good in people, and in the animals he worked with.  This video includes "horse sessions" from Tom's many clinics.

Approx. 2 hrs. Running Time
DVD Format
$60.00
 

Feel, Timing & Balance
(with Tom Dorrance)

Feel, Timing & Balance is a two-video set that describes the essence of Tom Dorrance's unique approach to working with horses in a way that will help the viewer work toward the "True Unity and Willing Communication between horse and human" at any level.  Tom's approach was founded on the belief that the human needs to think more and do less, to feel what the horse is feeling and operate from where the horse is.

Approx. 2 hrs. 52 min. Total Running Time
DVD Format
$60.00
 

The First Week
(with Bryan Neubert, Joe Wolter, and Jim Neubert)

The First Week is a four-video set that shows Bryan Neubert, Joe Wolter, and Jim Neubert starting 20 colts for the famous Four Sixes Ranch (6666) near Guthrie, Texas.  It begins with the first lessons of catching, leading, saddling, riding and roping, and includes the first outside rides, hobbling, feet handling, gate opening, trailer loading, working cattle, trailing behind loose horses and numerous other little things that can make a big difference in starting colts.

Approx. 7 hrs. Total Running Time
DVD Format
$288.00
 

Making the Equine Connection
(with Richard Winters)

Making the Equine Connection is a comprehensive course where Richard explains and demonstrates ground manners, trailer loading, proper equipment, control, rein management and more.  This informative video is divided into 15 segments for easy return to demonstrations of special interest.

Approx. 6 hrs. Total Running Time
DVD Format
$99.00
 

Colt Starting Philosophy
(with Martin Black)

Colt Starting Philosophy demonstrates Martin's philosophy of starting colts as he takes several colts and one young stallion through their first day of riding. Topics covered in this video include Martin's five basic principles of horsemanship, a horse's need for self-preservation, finding and using the center of gravity, seeking relief vs. yielding from pressure, creating a crisis to gain confidence, working with an aggressive stallion, also, halter preparation, catching, saddle preparation, flag work, saddling, bridling, preparing to mount, first ride, transitions, and much more.

Approx. 1 hr. 45 min. Running Time
DVD Format
$50.00
 

Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Running Time
DVD Format
$50.00
 

Bridle Horse Series
(by Martin Black)

Great Basin horseman Martin Black delivers an insightful DVD series for the aspiring bridle horse maker and admirer alike. In these DVDs, Martin shares what he has learned from his experiences buckarooing on some big outfits and working around top-horseman using traditional gear and methods. Learn the function and use of this traditional gear, proper fitting and selection in the process of making of bridle horse. These videos share Martin's experience of an old tradition he wants to preserve and honor. Filled with great music and historical photos this series is sure to educate and entertain.

The Hackamore
• Sizes and Materials
• Proper Fit and Function
• The Art of Doubling
• Guidelines of Acceptance
• When To Move to the Two-Rein.
• Approx. 1 hr. 30 min. Running Time.
• DVD Format.
• $50.00

The Two-Rein
• Selection of Gear - Bit and Bosal
• Fitting and Adjustment
• Bridling and Unbridling
• Handling the Reins
• When To Move to the Bridle
• Approx. 1 hr. Running Time.
• DVD Format.
• $50.00

The Bridle
• Parts of the Bit
• Checking Up
• Bridle Horse Marks
• What is a true Bridle Horse?
• Approx. 1 hr. Running Time.
• DVD Format.
• $50.00

3 Video Set
• Includes all three videos (The Hackamore, The Two-Rein, and The Bridle).
• $130.00

The Vaquero Tradition (Hackamore, 2 Rein, and Spade Bit)
(with Sheila Varian)

The Vaquero Tradition is an informative and lively film that features Sheila Varian demonstrating and explaining the California Vaquero methods of training.  As a person who is knowledgeable in the old time California techniques, Sheila takes the viewer step by step through the tradition of the Hackamore, Two Rein, and Spade Bit and explains how she trains her horses using this historic method.

Approx. 1 hr. 8 min. Running Time
DVD Format
$35.00
 

Introduction to the Hackamore
(with Benny Guitron)

Introduction to the Hackamore takes you step-by-step through the selection and introduction of the hackamore for a young horse, or horse new to the hackamore.  Guitron's practical instruction, clear demonstration, and expert hints and tips will help any horseman be successful in introducing the hackamore.  Highlights include selecting, tying, fitting, and adjusting the hackamore, why every horse can benefit from hackamore training, how to keep your horse comfortable and relaxed while learning, groundwork exercises for flexion and suppleness, and mounted tips and hand positions to develop feel and sensitivity.

Approx. 1 hr. Running Time
DVD Format
$40.00

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