Tom Dorrance

ABOUT TOM:
The part that has meant the most to the horse and me is the communication between us. This is the part where I really had to devote a lot of thought. I have watched horses when they are loose by themselves or loose in a group; gentle raised or wild range raised, their naturalness will show. And by studying their actions and reactions I have been helped to understand how to present myself in such a way that the horses will respond to what I may ask of them. This I believe is true nature.

This is something I have had to develop in myself, for myself, by myself. The True Unity and Willing Communication between the horse and me is not something that can be handed to someone, it has to be learned, it has to come from the inside of a person and inside of the horse. - TD

I try to feel what the horse is feeling and operate from where the horse is. - TD

Tom has been referred to as the "horse's lawyer". He gives the horse credit for his knowledge of a horse's feelings and problems.

Feel, Timing & Balance with Tom Dorrance
2 DVD Set  2 Hours 52 Minutes  $59.95

The contents of this DVD present the work of Tom Dorrance, an extraordinarily gifted horseman.

His unique 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.

This DVD is not a "How To" instructional guide; it is about trying to understand the essence of Tom Dorrance's work. How to apply his approach to horses in a way that will help the viewer work toward the "True Unity and Willing Communication between Horse and Human: at any level.

Important Viewer Note:

Because certain segments of this DVD were recorded under crowd conditions at actual clinics, the sound and picture quality is impaired in a few places for short periods of time. However, these sections have purposefully been kept in this DVD because of their importance to continuity and content.

GREETINGS! from Tom Dorrance
DVD Approx. 2 Hours  $59.95
Tom Dorrance visits with us about horse and people projects from his life.
 At last, the opportunity to see and hear the legendary horseman Tom Dorrance at work. Many world-renowned horsemen and clinicians look to Tom Dorrance as the man who 'started it all'. The man whose philosophy on horses and horsemanship revolutionized the way we look at this wonderful animal.

This videotape contains material, which shows Tom expressing his views and philosophy on working with horses. A way which has borne incredible results on horses from all breeds and disciplines, whether you wear a riding helmet or cowboy hat, ride a warmblood or a quarter horse, this video is here to help you become more understanding and successful in your working partnership.

"I was born May 11, 1910, number six of eight kids. Family, Horses and Cattle became an important part of my early life. The last 89 years have been good to me, and good for me. In looking back through all these many years, I have experienced a great life. Looking for the good in people and animals has helped me get a better understanding of life in general. I hope this video will help you in your search for a better understanding and communication with your horse." --Tom Dorrance, December 1999

What I am trying to help the rider experience is what you need before you ever get on your first horse, But if you ever get it, it comes later. - TD

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