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The thrilling final in Geneva Switzerland, highlighted some great characters and new arrivals. Marcus Ehning won the 2010 Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping final by keeping the coolest head to win this prestigious title for the third time. Ludger Beerbaum finished joint runner up with Switzerland’s Pius Schwizer. Approx 104 mins.

The odds on favourite for this annual World title, Edward Gal and the astonishing Moorlands Totilas, headed a Dutch 1-2-3 in front of an ecstatic home crowd at ‘S-Hertogenbosch with a brilliant score of 89.8%. Adelinde Cornelissen on Jerich Parzival took second, with Imke Schellekens-Bartels and Hunter Douglas Sunrise completing the ‘orange wash’ in third. All the top tests are shown in full as usual. Approx. 90 mins duration. EVProduction DVD.

The 2010 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials provided the thrilling spectacle that you would expect at the world's premier three-day event. Eighty three horse and rider combinations took part at the 61st Badminton Horse Trials, representing 11 Nations and for the 3rd time in the last 5 years, Australia came out on top as Paul Tapner won on Inonothing. The cross country proved the most influential of the 3 disciplines as many top riders fell foul of Hugh Thomas’ demanding course and the tried and tested combinations came out on top. Dressage highlights and the show jumping climax sandwich comprehensive coverage of the cross country. Approx 1hour 58mins duration. EV production.

Great Britain have won the last seven European team titles but few expected them to lead after the dressage and then sweep all before them. Kristina Cook (GBR) would lead from start to finish on Miners Frolic to claim her first Gold with Piggy French (GBR) and Some Day Soon taking Silver. Team Gold went to Great Britain with Italy taking the Silver medal and Belgium took Bronze at this year's European Eventing Championships in France. Approx 80 mins.
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The Alltech FEI European Dressage Championships 2009 were held in Windsor, UK. This championships saw more maximum 10 marks given by the judges than ever before. There was a feverish type hype around Edward Gal's "Wonder Horse", Moorlands Totilas and the 9 year old did not let anyone down. He scored 32 maximum 10 marks in the Special and still lost to Adelinde Cornelissen riding Parzival but then he broke a record in the Kur with a score of 90.75%.

In the team competition, The Netherlands were always going to be too strong for the rest but GB (the host nation) were in ecstacy after securing team Silver ahead of the Germans. Top rider, Laura Bechtolsheimer and Mistral Hojris grabbed a dramatic Bronze in the Special.

This double DVD highlights the team and two individual competitions including coverage from the top 3 riders in the Special. Duration approx 122 mins.

The Alltech FEI European Jumping Championships 2009 were held in Windsor, UK and saw a dramatic competition. In the Nations Cup Team event, the leader board was constantly changing and the final results were so close with formidable new Swiss Chef D'Equipe Markus Fuchs. Germany just edged out the Netherlands for the Bronze medal.

In the individual competition, France's disappointment of failing to win a medal in the team was more than alleviated by Kevin Staut (FRA) on the 11 year old Selle Francais stallion, Kraque Boom who took the individual gold medal. Carsten-Otto Nagel (GER) riding Corradina took the Silver medal and Albert Zoer (NED) took the Bronze medal. Double DVD, total duration 104 mins.

In blustery conditions, the 49th Burghley Horse Trials attracted 80 of the world's best horses and riders, representing 12 nations from Europe, New Zealand, Australia, Brazil and North America. After the opening dressage phase, Oliver Townend on Carousel Quest led the way but with just 12 penalties separating the top 25, the competition was wide open as 77 contenders prepared for the crucial cross country phase. Despite incurring 3.2 time penalties, he narrowly retained the lead but with just one show jumping fence in hand over Australia's Sam Griffiths on Happy Times and two in hand over New Zealand's Caroline Powell on Lenamore and America's Phillip Dutton on Truluck. Presented by Clare Balding, this DVD is approx 98 mins.

81 combinations started the dressage phase on the Thursday representing 10 countries with a record 24 riders being first timers. Windy conditions on the first two days made the dressage test even more demanding with Belgium's Karin Donckers leading the way in a tightly packed leader board. The ground conditions were absolutely perfect and the cross country course rode well with 55 completing without jumping penalties, and 16 going inside the time. In the Show Jumping William fox-Pitt and Idalgo put the pressure on the top 3 with an immaculate clear and only Oliver Townend and Flint Curtis could resist his challenge to win their first Badminton title.

This DVD, with expert commentary from Mike Tucker, shows the leading dressage test in full plus other dressage highlights, comprehensive cross country coverage and the best of the show jumping. Approx 100 mins.

This year's Rolex FEI World Cup Show Jumping Final took place in Las Vegas. The first half of this DVD shows the road to the final with highlights of the winning round from each of the Western European League Competitions. In the second half of this programme, there are extensive highlights of the final in which the brilliant Shutterfly and Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum scored their 3rd Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping title with a faultless display in all rounds. Approx 104 mins.

The Thomas & Mac Centre in Las Vegas hosted a thrilling final and witnessed a dramatic result. The Queens of dressage, Anky Van Grunsven (NED) and Isabell Werth (GER), were expected to duel for the top honours but after Steffen Peters (USA) won the Grand Prix Qualifier on Ravel, they know they had a fight on their hands. The home crowd willed Peters on and he did not disappoint them, becoming only the second man to win the World Cup Final since it began in 1986. All the top tests are shown in full with a separate button for no commentary. Approx 90 mins.

The inaugural running of the Express Eventing International Cup saw 19 of the world's top event riders vying for a top prize of £100,000 in the imposing Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. This was the first time event riders have had to ride their dressage tests to music and it was a great spectacle. "Working for the music test helped our dressage massively" said second placed Lucy Wiegersma.

The show jumping and cross country phases saw lots of thrills and spills, with many riders failing to complete the 3 phases but Oliver Townend and his imposing grey Flint Curtis stormed round the stadium in spectacular fashion to a convincing victory. "The concept is brilliant and it's a lot of fun," said 2 times Olympic Champion Mark Todd. Presented By Alice Plunkett and approx 90 mins.

Once again the two great dressage riders of the world battled it out for Gold in Hong Kong, at the 2008 Olympics. After Isabell Werth (GER) and Satchmo had posted the best score in the Grand Prix, it was not surprising that she would also come out top in the Grand Prix Special but Anky Van Grunsven (NED) is not the reigning Olympic, World Cup and European Champion for nothing. After Satchmo made an unexpected mistake in the special, the margin was never enough to hold the "Queen of the Kur", Anky Van Grunsven, in the final discipline as she showed all of her magic with Salinero to retain her Olympic title in style. All the top tests are shown in full with viewers being given the option of watching the Kur tests without commentary.

(Unfortunately, we are unable to supply the Olympic titles to an address in China or the USA as we do not have the rights to supply to these countries. We can supply to Canada.)

Germany lost their invincibility to the Netherlands in the 2007 FEI European Championships, so all eyes were on these two teams for the Gold and Silver with the USA, Denmark, Sweden and Great Britain battling for Bronze at the 2008 Olympics in Hong Kong. With only 3 riders allowed in each team, this gave added drama to the competition as no scores could be discarded.

(Unfortunately, we are unable to supply the Olympic titles to an address in China or the USA as we do not have the rights to supply to these countries. We can supply to Canada.)

22 nations were represented in Hong Kong for this Eventing competition, with 11 competing for a team prize. Each country could be represented by a maximum of 5 riders with the 3 best scores counting. As expected, in the dressage phase, Australia and Germany dominated with both countries getting 3 riders under 40 penalties. 15 riders are featured. In the cross country and show jumping phases, Germany took the lead and was the winner of the Olympic Gold medal, with Australia taking Silver and Great Britain taking the team Bronze.

(Unfortunately, we are unable to supply the Olympic titles to an address in China or the USA as we do not have the rights to supply to these countries. We can supply to Canada.)

History was made in Hong Kong when the USA defended their Athens team title, winning the first ever jump off for Gold at an Olympic Games, against Canada. "To build a course which causes a jump off for Gold is beyond a dream come true", enthused course designer Leopoldo Palacios. In the individual competition, 10 horses jumped clear in the first round but only two would do the double. Comprehensive highlights of both the team and individual competitions.

(Unfortunately, we are unable to supply the Olympic titles to an address in China or the USA as we do not have the rights to supply to these countries. We can supply to Canada.)

Despite the wettest Burghley in living memory, the Autumn classic of Eventing did not disappoint with the fans braving the elements and turning up in their tens of thousands to see a world class field including two of Britain’s Beijing Olympic bronze medallists. William Fox-Pitt and Mary King occupied the top four places with William winning his fifth Burghley title. Championship highlights plus winners analysis and final results. Commentary by Alice Plunkett and Clayton Fredericks. Approx 104 mins.

Nine nations were represented by 15 riders in the FEI World Cup Dressage Finals in S'Hertogenbosch, with 2 riders dominating the scoreboard - Anky van Grunsven and Isabell Werth.

It was probably the highest standard field ever to compete. After the qualifying Grand Prix was won by Isabell Werth, Anky van Grunsven put on a breathtaking performance to score her ninth FEI World Cup Dressage Victory, her fourth riding her Olympic champion, IPS Salinero. Kyra Kyrklund took third place aboard Max.

Approx 90 mins duration.

Eighty one riders from 6 nations set out on the long road to glory over the 4 days, but few would have had any inkling how treacherous that road would be.

This was a great Badminton, the standard of dressage was widely regarded as the best ever and Nicolas Touzaint showed why he is a champion as he repelled all comers both across country and in the thrilling show jumping finale.

The DVD shows the leading dressage test in full, plus other dressage highlights, comprehensive cross country action and the best of the show jumping. DVD, approx 100 mins duration.

Was £19.99, now reduced to £17.99. The Worlds best came together for the 30th Anniversary of the Rolex FEI World Cup Final in Goteborg, producing some of the most breathtaking show jumping ever seen. Top riders battled it out over 5 of the most technical and largest showjumping rounds ever built. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum claimed the title for the second time in her career riding the magical 15 year old Shutterfly. Included are highlights from the qualifying rounds and the final. Approx 90 mins duration.

The 2007 FEI Jumping Championships celebrated 50 years of thrilling competition with another chapter of European jumping history unfolding in Mannheim, Germany. Approx. 104 mins.

The spectacular setting of Pratoni Del Vivaro in the volcanic crater south of Rome was the setting for these Championships and the results from 4 years previously at Punchestown, Ireland was repeated, with France's Nicolas Touzaint putting up a faultless performance on the brilliant grey Galan De Sauvage to post a record low score in modern times. Approx90 mins. DVD

Extensive cross country action is sandwiched between dressage highlights and the final show jumping rounds with Headley Britannia's performance being shown in full. Approx 100 mins.

Was £19.99, now reduced to £12.99. 11 riders from 6 countries performed their freestyles to music to stake their claim for this coveted dressage title. Savour the excitement and drama with every round of this worldclass competition, all of the kur tests being shown in full. Approx 90 mins. DVD

It was a competition that provided top quality jumping and high drama, as the world's best came together in Las Vegas, USA for the Rolex FEI World Cup Finals. Approx 90 mins.

Championship Highlights plus Winners Analysis & Final Results. Presented by Clare Balding, watch Andrew Hoy attempt the chance of winning the $250,000 Rolex Grand Slam on Moon Fleet. However Lucinda Fredericks on Headley Britannia had the ride of a lifetime to take top honours. Approx 104 mins.

Dressage Individual Grand Prix Special and Kur. Double DVD.

World Equestrian Games Dressage Team. DVD.

World Equestrian Games Show Jumping DVD.

World Equestrian Games Eventing.

World Equestrian Games. Reining.

This programme shows highlights of all the winning performances from the 7 disciplines - Dressage, Show Jumping, Eventing, Driving, Reining, Vaulting and Endurance, including many magical moments that made these games so special. Approx. 52 mins. DVD

Perfect conditions and ground together with ideal weather resulted in a memorable Badminton with Andrew Hoy winning on Moonfleet. The best of the Dressage and Show Jumping finale sandwich extensive Cross Country highlights. Approx 100 mins. DVD.

Comprehensive coverage of the 2005 Eventing Championships.

Comprehensive coverage of the 2005 Dressage Championships.

Comprehensive highlights of all rounds in this two hour review. Approx. 2 hours. DVD.