Horseback Riding in Spain
CLASSICAL DRESSAGE TRAINING CLINICS IN SPAIN |
Raphael Soto coaching a student.
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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 intermediare 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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| Itinerary |
This program includes:
3 lungeing sessions to improve your classical seat
6 group lessons with Chief Instructor, Catalina Garcia Dow BHSII, ABRSTC
These lessons will determine the level and most suitable mount for maximum benefit during the 4-45 minute private sessions with Rafael Soto.
Participants will also have a chance to sit in and observe the lessons of the other guests.
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| THIS ITINERARY IS FLEXIBLE. CHANGES MAY OCCUR DUE TO WEATHER OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. |
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| Pricing and Dates |
| Length of Ride | 8 days, 7 nights and 6 days riding. |
| Riding Ability | Strong Intermediate Intermediate Novice |
| Group Size | Minimum-2 Maximum-5 |
| Tack | dressage |
| Horses | Andalusians, Andalusian crosses |
| Weight Limit | 170lbs |
| 2012 Dates | Feb 12-19, March 11-18, Nov 11-18 and Dec 9-16 |
| 2012 Price | $2,850
Ride price is set, guaranteed and final at the time deposit is paid. |
| Single Supplement | $330 |
| Transfers | Included to and from Seville airport and trainstation at specific times |
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