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UNL Horse Video Library

Horses
(Copyrighted programs are on VHS) Copyrighted programs are only available for rent in Nebraska. Rental cost is $5. Tapes can be kept for two weeks.
Programs with a DVD number can be order on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln e-store (https://middleloup.unl.edu/zen/). For rental or purchase of VC numbered programs contact Betty at 402-472-3035)


Equestrian Academy - 2005
VC-006 Keeping Your Riding Horse Healthy (60:00)
VC-007 Forages for Horses (60:00)
VC-008 Feeding Strategies to Maximize Performance (60:00)
VC-009 Conditioning Tips for Horses (60:00)
DVD-218 Understanding How Conformation Affects Performance Ability (60:00)- 2005 ($10)
VC-022 Selecting & Fitting Saddles and Equipment/Trailer Safety & Selection (60:00)

Equestrian Academy - 2006
VC-305 Effectively Buying/Selling Horses and Healthy Horse Care & First Aid (2 hrs.)
VC-307 Dental Care for Your Horse (2 hrs.)
VC-311 Feeding and Care of Aged Horses and Nutrition for the Growing Horse (2hrs.)
VC-320 Hays & forages for Horses (2 hrs)
VC-321 Riding the Trails (2 hrs)
VC-322 Bits, Bitting and Various Training Aids (2 hrs)

Equestrian Academy - 2007
DVD236 Dealing with Unwanted Horses/ Ten Ways to /not to Kill Your Horse
DVD237 Fundamental Training for Horse and Rider & Out Think Your Horse
DVD238 No Foot/No Horse, How Important is Hoof Care Really?
DVD239 Concepts of Equine Nutrition
DVD240 Illness and Injuries - When to Get Help
DVD241 Horse Salesmanship and Marketing

Horses--General
VC-381 © Trailer Loading (16:00)—1989
VC-198 Nebraska Riding Test--Level 3 (25:45)--1991
VC-192 Unbridled Opportunity—Careers in the Horse Industry (24:00)—1992
VC-455 © Ground Handling Horses Safely (18:00)-1998
VC-457 © Every Time... Every Ride (20:00)-1998
VC-462 © Rugged Lark--Opening Ceremonies Presentation 1996 (15:00)-1998
VC-181 © Anatomy in Motion 1 - The Visible Horse (52:00) 2003
VC-182 © Anatomy in Motion 2 - The Visible Rider (48:00) 2003
DVD243 4-H Working Ranch Horse Class (70:00) 2007
DVD242 District 4-H Horse Shows (26:00) 2007
VC-239 © Equine Reproduction (27:00)–2007
VC-240 © Equine Nutrition, Health & Exercise (25:00)–2007
VC-241 © Equine Psychology & Handling (25:00)–2007
VC-242 © Horse Breeds ID - I (34:00)–2007
VC-243 © Horse Breeds ID - II (28:00)–2007
VC-244 © Equine Reproduction: Foaling (20:00)–2007
VC-245 © Field Trip: Thoroughbred Farm (29:00)–2007
VC-246 © Feeding Management Of Horses (45:00)–2007
DVD248 Enhancing Career Opportunities for Nebraskans: The Nebraska Horse Conference (2hrs.) - 2008

Horses--Early Training
VC-174 © Starting a Young Horse (90:00)-1987
VC-180 © Snaffle Bit Horsemanship (30:00)—1987
VC-382 © Saddling & Riding (1 hr. 41 min.)—1989
VC-612 Selection of the Performance Prospect/Early Horse Training (2 hrs.)—1993
VC-718 © Snaffle Bit Futurity Horse (53:00)-1995
DVD219 Basic Horse Training Techniques (24:00)--1998 ($9.95)
VC-458 © The 1st Dimension (60:00)-1998

Horses--Management
VC-459 © Artificial Insemination with Cooled, Transported Semen (15:00)-1998
VC-386 Horse Nutrition (50:00)–2001
VC-387 Veterinary Care (58:00)–2001
VC-388 Horse Reproduction (59:00)-2001
VC-141 Why We Feed Our Horses the Way We Do (55:00) - 2004
VC-142 Feeding the Horse 12 Months a Year (2 hrs.) - 2004

Horse Management Series (Kathy Anderson) (complete set on VHS or DVD $75)
DVD221 Horse Industry Opportunities and Careers (45:00)- 2004
Anatomy (3hr.)- 2004 ($10)
Nutrition and Health Care (4hrs. 36) - 2004 ($30)
Reproduction (3 hrs.19m) - 2004 ($20)
Facilities (36:00) - 2004 ($10)

Horses--Judging
VC-380 © AQHA Judging Classes (1 hr. 42 min.)—1989
VC-552 © Oral Reasons for Horse Judging (35:00)—1992
VC-651 © Form to Function: The Importance of Conformation (22:30)-1993
VC-717 © Horse Judging Contest (56:00)-1995
DVD229 Oral Reasons for Horse Judging (Kathy Anderson) (1hr 16 min)-2001 ($15)
VC-029 Nebraska 4-H Horse Show Contest (32:04) 2003
DVD233 4-H Horse Judging Certification for Nebraska ($25.00) – 2007

Horses--Showmanship
VC-615 Showmanship at Halter (1 hr. 35 min)—1993

Horses--Speed Events
VC-185 © Roping Basics 1-In the Practice Pen with Roy (36:00)—1987
VC-648 © Barrel Racing: Fundamentals & Horsemanship (57:00)-1993
VC-719 © Competition Cutting (86:00)-1995

Horses--Halter Judging
VC-549 © Judging Halter Horses (48:00)—1992
VC-550 © Practice Horse Judging: Halter (39:00)—1992
VC-562 © Practice Horse Judging: Halter III (38:00)—1992

Horses--Western
VC-613 Western Horsemanship (2 hrs.)—1993
VC-614 Western Pleasure (2 hrs.)—1993
VC-650 © Western Horsemanship (29:00)-1993
VC-652 © Western Riding, A Competitive Edge (24:00)-1993
VC-456 © World Champion Western Horsemanship (26:00)-1998
DVD217 Judging Western Pleasure (Kathy Anderson) (65:00) - 2001 ($15)

Horses–Western Judging
VC-551 © How to Judge Western Pleasure (20:00)—1992
VC-556 © Practice Horse Judging: Western Pleasure (22:00)—1992
VC-557 © Practice Horse Judging: Western Pleasure II (41:00)—1992
VC-575 © Practice Horse Judging: Western Riding (40:00)—1992
VC-548 © Practice Horse Judging: Western Riding II (32:00)—1992
VC-725 © Practice Horse Judging: Western Pleasure III (42:00)-1995


Horses--Reining
VC-069 © The Reining Foundation (78:00)—1989
DVD216 Judging Reining (Kathy Anderson) (90:00) - 2001 ($15)

Horses--Reining Judging
VC-553 © How to Judge Reining (37:00)—1992
VC-554 © Practice Horse Judging: Reining I (31:00)—1992
VC-555 © Practice Horse Judging: Reining II (33:00)—1992
VC-723 © Practice Horse Judging: Reining III (32:00)-1995

Horses--Trail
VC-720 © How to Judge Trail (34:00)-1995
VC-721 © Practice Horse Judging: Trail I (32:00)-1995


Horses--English Riding
VC-171 © The Art of Braiding (60:00)—1987
VC-616 Hunt Seat Equitation (1 hr. 40 min)—1993
VC-617 Hunter Under Saddle (2 hrs.)—1993
VC-175 © Hunter Seat Equitation (60:00)—1987
VC-558 © How to Judge Hunter Under Saddle (23:00)—1992
VC-559 © Practice Horse Judging: Hunter Under Saddle I (26:00)—1992
VC-560 © Practice Horse Judging: Hunter Under Saddle II (43:00)—1992


(Individual Horsin Around programs are available for purchase for $10 each on DVD)
Horsin Around 2000 – Carla Wennberg
VC-774 Strategies for Showmanship at Halter
VC-775 Equine Insurance 101 - The Horseman’s View and Equine Insurance View
VC-776 More Showmanship at Halter
VC-777 Developing the Western Horsemanship Horse
VC-778 Western Horsemanship - The Horse and Rider Team
VC-779 The Hunter Under Saddle Horse
VC-780 Finishing the Hunter Under Saddle Horse plus Skills and Drills for Improved Hunt Seat Equitation

Horsin Around 2001 – Scott McCutcheon
VC-781 Finding and Buying a Horse that Fits You–41:00
VC-782 Basic Training 101–The Starting Point for All Horses–1hr.36min
VC-783 Performance Enhancing Farrier Work for Reining Horses–1 hr. 20 min
VC-784 Gearing Towards Futurities/Young Horse Events–1 hr. 10 min
VC-785 Applying Reining Principles to the Horsemanship Horse–48:00
VC-786 Getting the Job Done Right–Showing Strategies for All Competitors–1 hr 54 min
VC-787 Why Do We Need a Health Certificate–1 hr 10 min.
VC-788 More Showing Strategies–1 hr. 20 min
VC-789 Keeping the Finished Horse Finished–1 hr 9 min.
Horsin Around 2002 – Holly Hover
VC-790 Which Horse Should You Buy? (54:00)
VC-791 Developing Maneuvers For the All-Around Horse (1 hr.23 min)
VC-793 Showmanship At Halter (1 hr 47min.)
VC-794 Frequently Asked Questions and Frustrations (25:00)
VC-795 Sharpening Your Horsemanship/Equitation Horse (54:00)
VC-796 Western Horsemanship - Horse and Rider Team (1 hr. 35 min)
VC-798 Hunt Seat Equitation (60:00)
VC-799 Tips for Western Riding (35:30)
VC-792 Equine Colic and Disease Update-- Dr. Lowell Smalley (63:00)
VC-797 Grooming for Western Events – Nikkie Gemar

Horsin Around 2003 – Steve Heckaman (Complete set on DVD $55)
DVD220 Searching for a Western Pleasure Horse (62:00)
Early Training Days (2 hrs.)
More Western Pleasure Basics (1hr. 16 min)
Maneuvers for the Intermediate Horse (1hr. 32 min)
Fine Tuning the Seasoned Horse and Showing Tips (60:00)
Through the Eyes of the Judge (67:00)


Horsin Around 2005 – Shane Dowdy (complete set on DVD $55)
DVD214 Selecting the Natural Prospect
Fundamental Training of the Pleasure Prospect
Riding the Young Horses Towards Futurity Events
Taking the Intermediate Horse to the Next Level
Training the Advanced Horse and
Keeping the Proper Attitude in the Finished Horse
Showing the Finished Horse/Show Techniques
Horsin Around 2006 – Bruce and Sue Ellen Vickery (complete set on DVD $55)
DVD215 Getting Started, Finding the Suitable Horse
Fundamental Training for a Well-Broke Horse
Showmanship at Halter
Getting a Start on the Horsemanship Horse
The Makings of a Trail Horse
Developing Flying Lead Changes

Horsin’ Around 2007–Andy Moorman (complete set on DVD $55)
DVD234 Showmanship at Halter–What Everyone Needs to Know
Developing the Foundation--Riding Drills for all Riders
The Hunt Seat Horse and Equitation Rider
Getting a Start on the Horsemanship Horse
Advancing Your Western Horsemanship for All Events
Advancing Your English Equitation
Maximizing Your Success in Trail Classes
Lead Changes

Horsin' Around 2008– Bill and Tina Kaven (complete set on DVD $55)
DVD247 Evaluating a Western Pleasure prospect (45:00)
Starting your prospect – Building the foundation with ground work (85:00)
Starting your prospect — First ride (70:00)
Colt basics — Developing control (50:00)
Starting your prospect — Day 2 (67:00)
Taking your prospect to the next level - Intermediate horse calisthenics (60:00)
Fine Tuning the seasoned horse using advanced calisthenics (85:00)
Show strategies (35:00)

Horsin' Around 2009– Nancy Cahill (complete set on DVD $55)
DVD253 Finding the Versatile Athlete
Accessing Your Horses Abilities & Making the Most of What You Have
Gaining Control for Maximum Performance
Western Horsemanship: Developing the Horse & Rider Team
The Trail Class Horse - Getting Started
Fine Tuning for Showmanship at Halter
Training for Western Riding