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RICARDO WALLENSTEIN

RICARDO WALLENSTEIN

RICARDO WALLENSTEIN

Ricardo Wallenstein international dressage rider training a grey lusitano in canter

Ricardo Wallenstein is a Portuguese international Grand Prix rider and trainer. Originally from the Azores, Ricardo's early success was in Working Equitation where he became National Junior Vice Champion of Portugal, before turning to Dressage. Having spent time training and competing in Wellington, Florida, Ricardo has returned to Portugal where he now focuses on training and producing young horses as well as competing more established horses within Europe.


Ricardo's only UK dressage training clinic is held over several days at Southey Farm, monthly from March to December. 

CHARLOTTE WITTBOM

RICARDO WALLENSTEIN

RICARDO WALLENSTEIN

Horse and Hound article on Charlotte Wittbom's work with Stephen Clarke

Charlotte Wittbom's teaching is inspired by her time working in Portugal, where she worked closely with the Valença family, became Senior Instructor at Morgado Lusitano before working under the watchful eye of Dom Tomáz de Alarcão, Nuno Oliveira's last working pupil and now proprietor of Quinta do Brejo, Nuno Oliveira's former establishment. Now based in the UK, Charlotte has her own rehabilitation yard and works alongside Stephen Clarke. 


Charlotte's inhand training and dressage training clinic is held bi-monthly and takes place over two days.

PENNY CLARKE

A client enjoying a side saddle lesson on their bay horse in the arena at Southey Farm

A Side Saddle Association instructor for many years, Penny is also a panel judge for various showing societies. Penny teaches side saddle and ringcraft, and side saddles are available to hire or buy for her clinics. 


Penny's clinic covering side saddle tuition and showing and ringcraft skills is held every four to six weeks from March to October. 

MELANIE SUTER

Mel Suter helping a client with their horse in the arena at Southey Farm

BHS Accredited Instructor with over 40 years experience, Mel's passion is helping riders understand the aids to help horse and rider to develop a holistic partnership. Mel has coached Olympic eventers and Grand Prix dressage riders both abroad and here in the UK.

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