Experience theoretical and practical sessions, engaging in unique classical training methods, tailored for all horse breeds.
Saturday 30th August – Sunday 31st August
Aintree International Equestrian Centre L9 5AS
We are thrilled to invite you to a unique Master Class hosted by All-Steps Formation Riding in collaboration with The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. This event promises to be
unlike any other!
Join the Master Chief Rider, João Pedro Rodrigues, and some of his fellow riders as they deliver an engaging Master Class that focuses on the training methods for both Low and
High School riding. The days will have theoretical and practical sessions each morning and afternoon with the practical sessions demonstrated by riders and their horses from the UK.
João Pedro said “We want to bring our classical training methods to a wider audience in the UK.”
Senga Riches said “You don’t have to have an Iberian Horse to benefit from this workshop, it will be fascinating to all horse owners no matter what breed you have. Come along and be inspired”
The School are not bringing their Lusitano stallions with them this time (although exciting things are being discussed for 2026), the practical elements will be demonstrated by a number of different UK based horse and rider combinations to appeal to a wide range of equestrians.
Join us on: Saturday 30 th August – Sunday 31 st August
Location: Aintree International Equestrian Centre L9 5AS
Time:Date: 9:00am – 5:00pm both days
Theoretical section:
Portuguese Equestrian Art: the “Picaria Real” and The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art
General considerations on lunging and introduction to work in hand
Q&A
Coffee break
Practical demonstrations
Explaining lunging and initiation to work in hand
Q&A
Afternoon
Theoretical section:
Selection of the Lusitano Alter for The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art and how that can be useful to the everyday horse owner
Concept of Lower School
Q&A
Coffee break
Practical demonstrations
Lower School
Q&A
Theoretical section:
European Riding Academies traditions and the Portuguese Royal School
Haute École (High School)
Q&A
Coffee break
Practical demonstrations
High School
Q&A
Afternoon
Theoretical section:
The airs above the ground at The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art
Animal welfare and the horse-rider relationship
Advanced work in hand
Q&A
Coffee break
Practical demonstrations
Work in hand as set up for the airs above the ground
Q&A
Spectator: Day One Only £60
Spectator: Day Two Only £60
Spectator: Both Days £110
Gala Show ticket £12 (normal ticket price £25)
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