Horseback riding in Spain - CLASSICAL DRESSAGE TRAINING CLINICS IN SPAIN

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Horseback Riding in Spain
CLASSICAL DRESSAGE TRAINING CLINICS IN SPAIN

Raphael Soto coaching a student.
 Raphael Soto coaching a student.
We are offering a unique opportunity to increase your knowledge of classical dressage from a grand master.

Week-long clinics culminate in four intensive, individual lessons from Raphael Soto, an Olympic silver medallist in dressage. Soto is not only one of the world’s best dressage riders, but also a gifted and charismatic teacher.

The clinics are six days each. The first four days riders receive six hour-long group lessons in the art of dressage from a highly qualified instructor at Epona Riding Center. These first days allow you to select and become acquainted with the horses. It also allows you to be accustomed to the techniques used by Raphael so that you can gain the most from your time at Epona.

There are three lunge sessions to improve your classical seat. On the last two days you receive two 45-minute private lessons from Raphael Soto.

You will also have a chance to watch the lessons being given to others which can be extremely helpful to your own learning experience.

The horses are Andalusians and Andalusian crosses. They are trained from elementary to intermediare levels. This is a level just below grand prix, not to be confused with intermediate. The intermediate horses can do lateral movements at all paces, single flying changes, series flying changes, canter pirouettes, piaffe and passage. They do NOT do tempi changes and are not considered grand prix level. This clinic would not be suitable for advanced dressage riders.

The surroundings are very pleasant and you will have an opportunity to learn a great deal about the culture of the area when you are not riding or watching the lessons.

The center is located near Seville and a visit to the Royal Spanish Riding School in Jerez is included in the program for the week. You will find the whole atmosphere conducive to furthering your knowledge of dressage.

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Pricing and Dates
Length of Ride8 days, 7 nights and 6 days riding.
Riding Ability Strong Intermediate Intermediate Novice
Group SizeMinimum-2 Maximum-5
Tackdressage
HorsesAndalusians, Andalusian crosses
Weight Limit185lbs
2010 DatesJan 10-17, Feb 7-14, ** new date March 14-21, Nov 14-21 and Dec 12-19
2010 Price$2,850
Single Supplement$330
TransfersIncluded to and from Seville airport and trainstation at specific times
Additional InformationDue to popular demand of the clinics we've just added a new date for 14-21 March 2010. Spaces are limited!


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