Classical Riding Lessons
Alex has turned her home based yard into a centre for classical training, offering private lessons on PRE and Lusitano horses.She has instructed the art of classical riding for the past 25 years.
Alex has a very calming influence on riders whilst teaching them to ride with feeling and softness.
The training is taken seriously, but the experience is fun and relaxed, allowing you to discover your riding potential through body awareness. Beginners and advanced riders alike, these horses will brighten up your day and bring a smile to your face.
Having worked with all types of horses, Alex became passionate about the Iberian breed after riding a Lusitano stallion more than 10 years ago. He gave her such a wonderful feel, being light and responsive to the faintest of aids that she has never wanted to go back to any other breed. This same Lusitano is at her stud as the maestro and has allowed many people, including very young children, to experience piaffe, passage, Spanish walk etc.
These horses are responsive, sensitive and incredibly comfortable to ride. There are horses at all levels, from homebred youngsters to advanced schoolmasters.
The centre is also able to offer lessons with Debbie Moore who Alex has known since 2002 when she imported her 3 Andalusian stallions from Spain. Debbie became actively involved with their training and has always enjoyed working with Alex and her horses.
Debbie introduced her to the Alexander Technique several years ago. Now she, too, incorporates this within her teaching to improve balance in the rider.
Alex and Debbie work with Vartoug Gulbenkian. She is a very experienced teacher and will be available at the centre on Mondays and Wednesdays to teach Alexander Technique.