Tag: Lusitano horses
-
Schooling our Lusitano, Vip
The other day we welcomed a group of professional photographers to Quinta do Brejo, who observed how we train our horses. We recorded this video which we thought you might like to see. Afterwards there was a dinner with Fado (traditional Portuguese music)… a lovely evening. The video shows Charlotte riding and schooling our Lusitano,…
-
Meet Vip, one of our Lusitano stallions
This is Vip, one of the classically schooled Lusitanos our guests and clients may ride while here at Quinta do Brejo. The other day, Vip and I participated together in a dressage demonstration, while I was wearing Maestro Nuno Oliveira’s riding coat.
-
Luis Valença Equestrian Art DVDs
The online publication, Tribuna Lusitana, have produced a series of 20 DVDs featuring Maestro Luis Valença’s classical approach to schooling horses. Each DVD covers a different theme, including an history of the Lusitano breed, working with young horses and developing the advanced movements. The original Portuguese has been translated into English, French, German and Spanish…
-
Classical Riding ‘Weekend Taster Course’ – May 14th/15th, 2011
We invite you to Quinta do Brejo, Portugal for our Classical Riding ‘Weekend Taster Course’. This weekend course is designed to provide an opportunity for those new to the classical horsemanship tradition, to gain an insight into its philosophy and approaches. The course includes a brief theoretical introduction, a ridden demonstration and three personal instruction…
-
3 day Work in Hand and Classical Riding Courses – June & Sept 2011
In June and September 2011 we will run 3 day courses combining elements of our Work in Hand course and our Classical Riding holidays, for those who wish to experience both during their stay. Each morning, we will will explore practical, classical approaches to working from the ground – including lunging and work in hand.…
-
Work in Hand ‘Weekend Taster Course’, 30th April/1st May 2011
We invite you to Quinta do Brejo, Portugal for our Work in Hand ‘Weekend Taster Course’. Our weekend courses provide a brief, but worthwhile introduction to the content of our full course programmes, for those who wish to visit us for a shorter time, or those new to classical riding. For this weekend taster, we…
Charlotte Wittbom 