My goal in during historical dressage can be divided into three components:
To help us achieve these goals we can learn much from the history of dressage. For example this was called 'sprezzatura' in the Italian school of the 16th century. This meant that the riding should look like it was done without much effort, as if it was easy. Thus, it was important that aids of the rider (such as rein and leg aids) were invisible to spectators. However luckily this way of riding is still popular today. Therefore I like to use historical exercises and riding patterns, because these are well suited for this purpose.
I like to help any rider to develop their skills. Whether that is in riding, work on the ground, or horsemanship. Anybody is welcome, regardless of your or your horses' current level, the breed of your horse, or ambitions. In my lessons I try to convey the knowledge of the past and current insights in an understandable and clear way. More information about me and my horse can be found on this page.
A single lesson with your own horse (45 min.) costs €50, excluding travel expenses from Maastricht, the Netherlands*. Booking a longer lesson is also possible. My travel expenses are as follows:
* Except on existing routes, occasionally from Nijmegen (NL).
It's also possible to book online lessons. This can be done in multiple ways, for example:
* Requires 1) smartphone for filming, 2) wireless earbuds or a second smartphone for the sound, and 3) either internet on the smartphone(s) or WiFi in the riding arena
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My lusitano Caloroso is also available for lessons. This is a unique opportunity to learn more about the seat, high school movements (such as piaffe, terre-a-terre, levade), and collection. This experience can then be later applied to your own horse. The lesson can be adapted to your individual goals and level, for example to learn to ride side-movements better. An individual lesson with my horse (45 min.) costs €80. Because Caloroso is trained with subtitle (seat) aids, I do ask a certain level of riding experience. This will take place near Maastricht. Please contact me for more information.
It's also possible to book a lesson day on your stable or a clinic. For more information and to discuss the specifics please contact me through the email address or telephone number below.
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