Valenca Dressage Clinic
7/14/2020 − 7/16/2020
Sofia and Gonçalo will be visiting from Portugal to share their knowledge from more than 25 years of experience in classical, academic, and competitive riding and teaching. The Valença method is a collaboration of the lifework of Maestre Luis Valença and Maestre Nuno Oliveira, joining old worlds and new, always with the focus on the happy and harmonious relationship with the horse.
Their clinics focus on the results YOU want to achieve. At the start of your lesson they will talk with you about your goals, whether they be general or specific. Within minutes of assessing your warm up they will have devised a training plan that will help both you and your horse by understanding the WHY and the HOW of your tailored exercises. And by the end of your lesson, you will already see RESULTS. By this approach, not only will you have a successful and enjoyable experience at their clinics, you will also understand how to continue training your horse using the Valença method.
What level is required to attend a Valença clinic?
All riders of all levels in any discipline are welcome. They teach riders from beginners in walk and trot to grand prix and haute école.
I compete in show jumping and eventing, can you help me?
Dressage can help every horse improve by strengthening and suppling the horse with simple exercises. It can help the rider improve by establishing clear and gentle communication and aids.
They were recommended to help me with an issue involving the behaviour of my horse, how can they help me?
They always work on clear communication and developing or re- establishing a sensitive relationship with your horse. You must have this before you can progress with the horse’s training, and they can help you achieve this with a clear method
How are their clinics different from others?
They teach using an established method that is proven to work, and it is clear and simple for both human and horse to understand. Two trainers teaching simultaneously means a ton of learning will occur!
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Participant- $450, includes a private lesson each day plus auditing the rest of the lessons
Audit- $100/day or $150 for both days
Organizer Notes
-Lunch is not provided so bring a lunch or plan to go out for lunch.
-No refunds at any time. If you need to cancel you are responsible for finding someone to fill your spot. We may be able to fill your spot from the waiting list but there are no guarantees.
-Negative coggins required for all horses trailering in
-No dogs in the arena during the clinic
2 Day Clinic Instructor: Sofia Valenca and Goncalo Linhas
$450.00
Private Lesson
$225.00
Day Audit
$100.00
Full Audit
$150.00
- Day Stall$25.00
- Photo/Video Option$30.00
- ShavingsFREE
Tests/Experience
Administrative Information
Ride Time: Schedule will be emailed out prior to the clinic
Trailer Direction: Trailer parking is available on the limestone track 
Change Policy: Changes are not permitted.
Refund Policy: No refunds.-
Entry Option(s)
Secure Spot: Pay in full via STRIDER
