Masterclass Workshop With The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art

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

The Portuguese School of Equestrian Art in partnership with All-Steps Formation Riding

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.

This is the only masterclass held outside of Portugal, don't miss out!

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

ITINERARY

Day 01.

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

ITINERARY

Day 02.

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

Tickets

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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