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Fitness training for equestrians – Is it really important? Training for equestrians, is it really important or is the physical activity we perform in the stable and riding itself enough? When it comes to training your horse, we talk about achieving collection, engagement and suppleness. These skills require both strength, balance, coordination and endurance. You […]

Get out of your comfort zone, think outside the box, “get out of the circle”… a dear child has many names… The concept “Creative Riding” is all about that, to give you new ideas and help you change old patterns and routines, give you new perspectives and inspiration for your daily training. Have fun to

Studies have shown that how you are training your horse affect the risk of injury. Lameness and back pain in the horse are the most common problems that you can easily avoid. Variety in training increases the total training effect and decreases the injury risk, both long and short term. Based on experience, using a

When I started to ride in the 70s everything was very different from today. My parents had no interest in horses and I was left to my own devices. I would spend all day in the stables with a pot of mashed potatoes and my mother’s home-made meatballs to keep me going. I was only

Golegã International Horse Show in Portugal – This is a must see!! A spectacular Lusitano Festival – quite literally a unique experience that no one can forget. It is at Golegã, known as the ‘Capital of Horses’ located in the top of the Ribatejo region and home to many of the famous Lusitano Breeder estates. This party

Hello Everyone! Today is another beautiful day of the autumn in Portugal and my students were very happy to continue the work with the poles. One of my students told me that her horse doesn’t like pole work. For some horses and riders it’s a big step to take a step over a pole and