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Franca Bartke

The Art of Showmanship

With fine aids on the horse! The big practice book on the subject of ground work by Franca Bartke. 
Our tip: Matching the book, the video tutorial is available in an attractive premium bundle!

Ground work is the basis for a reliable connection between humans and horses! Franca Bartke: "In my training and lessons, I am always thrilled to see how much horses and, above all, their humans benefit from working on the ground. Anyone who has started to train showmanship will understand their horse better, strengthen their relationship and be able to better coordinate their aids when riding.

Franca Bartke is a multiple European Champion, multiple German Champion in the Allround Western disciplines and German Champion Showmanship at Halter 2023.

On 240 pages, richly illustrated, with detailed step-by-step instructions, the qualified sports scientist describes in her first book what successful ground work looks like, from the basics through the next level to the first competition start. 

Franca Bartke: "Working with horses is always a journey with highs and lows. With your first start, you embark on an endless journey of desires, emotions and a passion that can't be compared to anything else. One of the most beautiful journeys I know. An endless journey with your partner, the horse."

Hardcover book, 240 pages, format 21 x 26.5 cm, € 54.90 
eBook (German/English), 49,90 € 
Bundle: Hardcover book + video tutorial, 110 € 
eBundle (German/English): eBook + video tutorial, 99 €

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  • For beginners to competition riders. 
  • With over 180 high-quality photographs, Illustrations
  • Adetailed Step-by-step instructions. 
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The video tutorial

The Art of Showmanship

The premium video tutorial by Franca Bartke

Work it out, solve problems, quick tips - Franca Bartke's premium video tutorial "The Art of Showmanship" provides even more practical tips and personal secrets of success on the subject of groundwork and showmanship at Halter. From buckling the lead chain correctly, to learning and understanding the quarter system and complex pattern training, this tutorial is the ideal complement to the practical book.

WATCH MY VIDEO-TUTORIAL!

Franca Bartke: "To accompany the practical lessons in my book, I recommend my video tutorial, in which I explain all the maneuvers, patterns and exercises in detail.
videos and explain the dos and don'ts."

As soon as you have purchased the tutorial in our media library, 16 videos with a total running time of approx. 90 minutes are immediately available to you in your personal area internationally and 24/7 in our members' lounge. 

With your purchase, you have unlimited streaming rights for this tutorial, which you can watch online at any time on your PC, tablet or smartwatch. You will also receive course material with the most important basics in the form of PDFs, which you can download for further reading. 

Video tutorial (German/English), 69,90 € 
Bundle: Hardcover book + video tutorial, 110 € 
eBundle (German/English): eBook + video tutorial, 99 € 

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Edition LIVING MANORS

Between ideal and reality

THE MANOR HOUSE POD

People and their houses - stories about listed buildings in Germany 

"Does what you once imagined correspond to the current reality? Or to put it another way: What is life like between the ideal and reality?"
This philosophical question forms the highlight of a series of interviews in and from historic buildings. With their podcast "Der Gutshauspod", Ralf and Tobias have embarked on a fascinating journey through the world of manor houses and country castles, compiling 17 exclusive portraits of these impressive buildings and their owners.
The history of these places is largely well documented and there are only a few gaps - but what about the people who are actively working to preserve this indispensable cultural heritage for us and future generations? Both Ralf and Tobias were very enthusiastic about their motivation, as they came to an important realization during numerous interviews: every house is as individual as its owners themselves.
Immerse yourself with us on 256 pages in the world of 17 carefully selected manor houses, including a special residential palace.
Previously unpublished images are presented in each article and QR codes can be used to directly access accompanying videos and full podcast interviews. It will be clear: This book offers you a special multimedia experience - just the thing for all those readers for whom this journey of discovery was predestined.

Hardcover book, 256 pages, format 21 x 26.5 cm, 49,90 € 
eBook, 44,90 € 

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Jadasa Jablonowski

Let's talk horse

The secret of perfect communication between rider and horse

The riding theory of Jadasa Jablonowski is completely independent of riding styles and is written in a way that every rider can understand.

The author has been asked so often: When are you finally going to write a book in which we can read about your training philosophy outside of your riding courses and apply it to our daily training at home?

Jadasa Jablonowski has used the almost two-year corona period to write down all her
basic knowledge on how to deal successfully with the horse as a partner. With success! The result is a completely new riding theory, written in a relaxed style, with many examples from the everyday life of a professional trainer and over 60 detailed tap-by-step illustrations to make it easier to understand.

Hardcover book (German), 544 pages, format 13.5, x 21 cm, 49.90 €
eBook (German), 44,90 €

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Jadasa Jablonowski

"Let's talk horse" WORKBOOK

The SWMP workbook is a training journal and horse diary in one

The new "Let's talk horse" workbook by professional rider Jadasa Jablonowski is a horse diary and training journal in one. It is a 6-month intensive coaching program in which the author accompanies her readers and their horses - as a kind of personal trainer - in their daily work and supports them with tips, tricks and quick facts.

"My workbook," says Jadasa Jablonowski, "starts with an inventory so that you can always compare yourself with the starting point on the way ahead." Then the individual story begins for each rider and their horse . My workbook gives you, no matter which riding style you prefer, plenty of opportunities to observe, analyze and strengthen the bond between YOU and YOUR HORSE on a daily basis.

Bound ), 336 pages, format 13.5 x 21 cm golden video sticker, 44,90 € 

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Jadasa Jablonowski

Super-Bundle: SWMP+SWMP-Workbook

The riding philosophy and the workbook now as a bundle and eBundle

The riding philosophy "Let's talk horse" was a milestone in deciphering the communication between horse and rider. "My workbook," says Jadasa Jablonowski, "starts with an inventory so that you can always compare yourself with the starting point on the way ahead." Then the individual story begins for each rider and their horse . My workbook gives you, no matter which riding style you prefer, plenty of opportunities to observe, analyze and strengthen the bond between YOU and YOUR HORSE on a daily basis.

Both books are now available as an attractive bundle or eBundle.

Bundle: SWMP + SWMP-Workbook (both hardcover), 79,90 €
Bundle: SWMP + SWMP Workbook (both eBooks), €74.90  

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Author special

Maria Romahn-Schmidt

My perspective around the year

It is often the little everyday things that enchant us

Dhis book is as magical as a day in Maria Romahn-Schmidt's garden or a stroll through nature. On 160 pages Maria Romahn-Schmidt takes the reader on her walk - early in the morning at six. When the mist rises drowsily from the meadows and the hoarfrost slowly pearls off the leaves. Always with them: their camera or cell phone to take quick snapshots. The author captures the little magical moments and turns them into works of art for her readers with her pictures and collages. She achieves this so quietly. More reserved and impressive at the same time than any other amateur photographer.

Hardcover, 160 pages, format 23 x 25 cm, 39,90 € 
eBook, 160 pages, 29,90 €

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The decorative cards for the Blickwinkel book

The most beautiful perspective jewelry cards

Enchanting nostalgic motifs

10-piece postcard set with envelopes

Maria Romahn-Schmidt has also designed an atmospheric folding card set to accompany her book. With some of the most beautiful motifs from her forays with her camera through her garden or nature. The 10-piece card set Form consists of 5 atmospheric, double-sided printed flower cards and 5 matching envelopes. 

Surprising a loved one with a decorative card is a special treat, especially in the digital age!

Nostalgia card set "Blickwinkel" 10 pieces, €16.90; Bundle: Blickwinkel book (hardcover) + folding card set, €49.90

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Annika Kiehn

Manor gardens by the sea

A treasure hunt through the garden park landscapes of Mecklenburg

Dhis book is dedicated to the parks and gardens between the large sea, the Baltic Sea, and the small sea, the Müritz. From the millennia-old primeval park of the Ivenack oaks to the 100-acre classical English landscape park at Schlitz Castle, all are highly interesting gardens by the sea in their own way. Under the patronage of the Association of Palaces, Manor Houses and Manor Houses of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and its chairman Manfred Achtenhagen, the result is a high-quality photo book with 37 anecdotes about the gardens of the respective manor house and very personal stories of the manor house owners. Lovingly written by Annika Kiehn. With photos by Alexander Rudolph, Florian Forst and others.

Hardcover (German), 180 pages, format 21 x 28.5 cm, € 29.90

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Dr. Frank Piontek

Genius Loci

The forgotten Wagner room

Dhis book by Dr. Frank Piontek describes Richard Wagner's stay at the former Hotel Fantaisie, the family's first residence in the Bayreuth area. The star conductor Christian Thielemann writes about the book: "A remarkable
approach to the history of this place and its significance for the work of
Richard Wagner." Now available in the Trimax Media Shop.

Softcover, 84 pages, 22 €

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Our authors

Franca Bartke

Sports scientist & professional rider

"I'm always thrilled to see how much horses and riders benefit from working on the ground."

Franca Bartke is a multiple European Champion, multiple German Champion in the Allround Western disciplines and German Champion Showmanship at Halter 2023.

She says: "Working with horses is always a journey with highs and lows. With your first start, you embark on an endless journey of desires, emotions and a passion that can't be compared to anything else. One of the most beautiful journeys I know. An endless journey with your partner, the horse."

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Tobias Nikolajek

Poscaster "The GUTSHAUSPOD"

"People and their listed houses. A life between ideal and reality"

Does what you once imagined correspond to the current reality? Or to put it another way: What is life like between the ideal and reality?"
This philosophical question has always fascinated author and podcaster Tobias Nikolayev. With their podcast "Der Gutshauspod", Ralf and he have embarked on a fascinating journey through the world of manor houses and country castles. The history of these places is mostly well documented and there are only a few gaps. But what about the people who are actively working to preserve this indispensable cultural heritage for us and future generations?

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Jadasa Jablonowski

Professional rider

"It was important to me to write a riding lesson that applies equally to everyone"

Jadasa Jablonowski was born in Starnberg in 1980 and has been in the saddle since she was a child. Jadasa Jablonowski - affectionately called Dasi by her riding students and followers - is now a very successful international western rider and respected trainer in many areas of equestrian sport. She has won the Quarter Horse Congress in the USA three times, was third at the World Championships and is a multiple German and European champion. This year she was able to add the 11th European Championship title at the European Championships 2022. Her students are also often represented on the winners' podium in top European sport.

At home in Bavaria, Dasi has been training horses for many years, from young horses to top athletes. She is known for her particularly sensitive manner and fair treatment of horses as partners. Long-term training is particularly important to her. She also gives riding courses for riders of all levels throughout Europe.

Her first book "Let's talk horse" summarizes the sum of her diverse experiences and insights. It reveals her view of horses, riders and training - and how riders and their horses can become a real dream team. The decisive factor here is not whether the rider is aiming for competitions. It's about pure, correct riding that allows horse and rider to grow into a bond.

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Maria Romahn-Schmidt

Perspective blogger

"The small wonders of everyday life are a great source of happiness."

Author Maria Romahn-Schmidt' s journey through life via Wagenhoff in the Süd Heide to Wermelskirchen in the Bergisches Land. In 1999, the nature lover returned to the Sauerland. This time to Schmallenberg, where she has lived and worked with her husband in a small farmstead ever since. Animals, nature and her own garden have always been at the center of her life. For some years now, photography and her blog "Blickwinkel" have also played an important role in her life.

Maria Romahn-Schmidt came to photography by chance. Friends gave her photographic equipment as a gift. Since then, Maria Romahn-Schmidt has inspired more than ten thousand followers with her lovingly authentic collages. Always in focus: the little beauties of her everyday life in nature and the garden. And if at first glance it is the photos that bring joy, then shortly afterwards it is the subtle thoughts and small ideas for the day that her readers love so much about Maria Romahn-Schmidt.

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