"Casey and I received a 72.7% from judge William Solyntjes with comments of 'great music and choreography'." Michelle Williams
Discover the Woodwind Studios advantage in catalog music CDs:
* Music is custom selected for great riding quality and thematic unity. * Freestyles are not mass-produced "canned" CDs but best-quality music. * Same expert editing and engineering by university trained musicians as our custom music. * Selections in a wide variety of styles to suit your musical tastes and your horse's tempos. * Tempos adjusted and engineered to match your horse's gaits. * Submit video to learn which CDs can be adjusted before you commit. * Use availability information listed with freestyle to know where music has been used.
"We were both so happy with how well the music matched Sophie." Roxanne Booth
The following catalog lists Woodwind Studios ready-to-ride Maestro CD collection of instrumental music competition freestyles, suitable for First-Third Levels and comparable tests.
All Maestro CDs are 4:30-5:00 in length. Music is organized in the catalog from slowest to fastest gait tempos. Scroll to the bottom of the catalog to find a selection of pony freestyles.
*Freestyles unavailable in certain regions are not necessarily in use. Once a freestyle is sold, we never offer the music again in that region. We understand your desire for originality and can provide information about current use to better help you make your selection.*
Here's how it works: Send DVD of your horse at all three gaits or a link to footage. Once gait tempos are determined, you'll be informed which Maestro CDs from our catalog can be successfully tempo-adjusted for your horse. Listen to music clips of these freestyles at this website and choose the music you like best. The freestyle will be engineered to fit your horse's gaits.
If you already know your horse's gait tempos, simply consult tempo adjustment listed for each freestyle to know the music can be engineered for your horse. Check availability in your region.
CD production scheduling: We complete freestyles according to each client's anticipated show date. We can usually engineer the freestyle within 1 week of your selecting music. We make every effort to accommodate your show schedule, but please allow sufficient planning time. Any re-editing of a catalog CD is restricted to additional tempo adjustment and cost is based on $50 per hour. Because we limit the number of clients we accept, we cannot offer refunds.
Price: The price for one Maestro freestyle is $325, which includes 2 CDs and shipping. You may pay by check or scroll to the bottom of the page to find a PayPal button. Full payment is required at the point you commit to a Maestro CD. Price is for music CD only and does not include choreography; music will not be edited to fit your pre-existing choreography video.
Additional information: Click on sub-menu pages of the Maestro CD Catalog page to hear audio samples from Maestro freestyles. Go to the Catalog Choreography page for details of matching custom choreography plans, priced separately.
"Klaus loves his music. Thought you would want to know that Klaus is currently ranked SEVENTH [nationally] in the Third Level musical freestyle. Thanks!!!!" and "He even beat the #1 horse a couple of shows ago." Ann Rosenberg
Maestro Freestyle Sample
We invite you to listen to a complete recording of one of our Maestro freestyles. This western-themed freestyle is dramatic music with wonderful highlights, popular with riders and judges alike. Compare this thematically matched music, as well as the editing and engineering, with the samples found at the bottom of our Custom Freestyles page; you'll hear absolutely no difference in quality.
'Medieval Times' freestyle: Dance music of the royal courts of Medieval and Renaissance Europe combines for a lively freestyle featuring percussion solos and period instruments. Gait order: trot entry, trot, canter, walk, trot. (Audio Clips 1) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 49-52, trot 68-72, canter 86-92 Not available: USDF region 4
'Verdi' freestyle: All the drama and passion of Italian music is heard in instrumental interpretations of compositions by Verdi. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 4) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 49-53, trot 70-73, canter 88-92.
'Asbury Park' freestyle: Ride to soulful saxophone music, including an instrumental rendition of a popular Bruce Springsteen hit. The first 6 seconds of entry music is vocal. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 4) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 48-52, trot 70-74, canter 90-94
'Ragtime to Riches' freestyle: Ride to familiar favorites in the syncopated style of ragtime. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 4) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 52-56, trot 72-75, canter 91-95 Not available: USDF region 2 and NAJYRC
'Santana' freestyle: Move to the spirited Latin guitar music of Santana mixed with Spanish themed world and Flamenco music. Canter music contains a subtle background vocal. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 4) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 52-57, trot 71-75, canter 91-96 Not available: USDF regions 3, 9, and NAJYRC
'Carnival in Rio' freestyle: Create your own 'Dancing with the Stars' freestyle with this spicy Brazilian music from Broadway and Hollywood. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 1) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 52-57, trot 74-76, canter 91-95 Not available: USDF region 2, England and Kazakhstan
'Georgy Girl' freestyle: This classic movie theme freestyle offers familiar melodies from a mix of films including Georgy Girl. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 4) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 48-52, trot 73-78, canter 94-99 Not available: USDF regions 3, 4, 9, and Ontario, Canada
'Baryshnikov' freestyle: Bring the romance and beauty of classical ballet to your freestyle with this dramatic music. This freestyle contains 13 seconds of entry music. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 1) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 53-57, trot 74-78, canter 92-97 Not available: USDF regions 3, 9, and NAJYRC
'Miller Mood' freestyle: Swing to the beat of freestyle music from original recordings of forties-era Big Band leaders. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 2) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 53-57, trot 77-79, canter 91-95 Not available: Kazakhstan
'Amadeus' freestyle: This musical freestyle sparkles with the genius of Mozart. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 1) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 51-55, trot 76-80, canter 90-94 Not available: Kazakhstan
'Italian Opera' freestyle: Distinctively highlighted instrumental music from the romantic age of Italian opera showcases your horse's movements. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 5) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 53-57, trot 75-79, canter 94-98 Not available: USDF regions 8 and 9
'Noche Cubana' freestyle: Hot Latin dance music sizzles in this Cuban inspired freestyle. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 2) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 52-56, trot 75-78, canter 95-99 Not available: USDF region 3
'Zydeco' freestyle: French melodies and the irresistible rhythms of South Louisiana are highlighted in this freestyle featuring several popular Cajun recording groups. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 5) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 51-55, trot 76-80, canter 94-97 Not available: USDF region 3
'Elvis' freestyle: Shake, rattle and roll to instrumental arrangements of well-known hits from the 'king of rock n' roll'. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 3) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 54-58, trot 78-81, canter 93-97 Not available: USDF region 9 and England
'Classic Rock' freestyle: This freestyle features the artistry of a guitarist who performs with singers James Taylor and Carly Simon. Ride to lightly orchestrated, soft rock arrangements of familiar faves from The Beatles and Crosby, Stills and Nash. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 3) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 49-53, trot 76-78, canter 95-99
'Scandinavian' freestyle: Light and pretty, this freestyle features a mix of Scandinavian and American music. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 2) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 53-57, trot 76-80, canter 95-99 Not available: USDF regions 1 and 9
'Black Manhattan' freestyle: Toe-tapping ragtime and dixieland jazz music is featured in this 'roaring 20's' freestyle. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 1) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 51-56, trot 77-81, canter 95-99 Not available: USDF regions 2, 3, 9, USPC (Wisconsin), and England
'Simple Gifts' Freestyle: A lilting mix of music in the folk traditions of America, Ireland, and Scotland animates this freestyle. Gait order: entry (any gait), trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 1) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 52-56, trot 76-79, canter 96-101 Not available: USDF regions 2, 3, and 4
'Renaissance Fair' Freestyle: This music evokes lords and ladies fair of the Renaissance and is an ideal choice for both costume and competition classes. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, walk. (Audio Clips 4) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 51-56, trot 75-79, canter 98-102 Not available: USDF regions 8 and 9
'Nashville' freestyle: Feel the rhythm of seventies top-forty hits given an instrumental country twist by Nashville studio musicians. Gait order: entry (any gait) or canter entry (your choice), trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 2) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 53-57, trot 77-80, canter 97-102 Not available: USDF regions 3, 6, 8, USPC, and Alberta, Canada
'All the Pretty Horses' freestyle: An atmospheric blend of Western and Andean influences characterizes this world and film music freestyle. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 3) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 53-57, trot 77-81, canter 99-104 Not available: USDF regions 4, 9, and USPC (Iowa)
'Braveheart' freestyle: Ride to the heart-pounding rhythms of Medieval battle music performed with a mix of authentic instruments and modern, rock style drums. This is good music for the rider who desires a strong beat. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 5) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 53-56, trot 78-81, canter 99-102 Not available: Alberta, Canada
'Hidalgo' freestyle: Western film themes provide an epic backdrop for your freestyle performance. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio Clips 5) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 51-56, trot 81-84, canter 99-104 Not available: USDF regions 3, 6, and 9
Pony Freestyles
'Sorcerer' freestyle: Ride to a selection of magical film themes in this bewitching freestyle. The finale features a short vocal to be ridden in gait of choice. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, finale. (Audio Clips 5) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk 56-60, trot 79-83, canter 107-111 Not available: USDF region 1, USPC (Pennsylvania), Dressage 4 Kids
'Camelot' freestyle: Feel like a princess in Camelot when you ride to these beloved melodies from 60's film music. Gait order: trot entry, trot, walk, canter, trot. (Audio clips 2) Adjustable to gait tempos: walk (freely performed), trot 84-88, canter 106-110 Not available: USPC (Virginia)
