We take a strong interest in developing our own knowledge through observing and studying other trainers. When in the UK, we visited regularly the Training the Teachers of Tomorrow Trust in Surrey to watch the international teaching clinics and demonstrations of Charles de Kunffy and Arthur Kottas, and have taken horses there to have lessons with one of the trust's senior instructors, Alex Cookson.
Our teaching is based on the Classical principles of riding, communicated in such a way that the rider really understands not only what they are doing, but why. Our aim is to demonstrate that from the basis of a correct posture anyone can enjoy the pleasures of riding in unity with the horse.
What makes our teaching approach different to many instructional holidays is that by working on the lunge we can start from the most fundamental elements of the rider's posture, and once these are established real progress can take place amazingly quickly. We find that for our clients, whether more advanced or beginner, the rare oppertunity to work on the seat uninhibited by other demands is greatly rewarding.
Because it is based on the lunge and focuses on the essentials of riding, our teaching is relevant to a broad range of riders and non-riders: beginners to advanced riders, nervous riders, sports professionals for cross-training, musicians and other artists. See Who can benefit? for more details.
Along with training, we feel that it is very important to address horses' natural requirements, giving them the opportunity to have a healthy social environment, sufficient freedom, natural hoofcare and therapy for any problems that arise. See Holistic Equitation for more information.
We offer courses of one or two lessons a day where we build from the correct foundations to achieve a real and lasting progression by the end of your stay - guaranteed!
The beautiful accommodation, pool and the stunning setting of Gascony complete a great holiday. For more information click on Accommodation and The Region.
We welcome groups of up to four riders, as well as accompanying non-riders. Single riders are also welcome.
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