Wildcroft Equine Education Centre

29/01/2025

This is where it is all about.
I don’t have to say anything more, watch 👇👇👇

29/01/2025

The best ♥️ Virginie has done it again! Check out the story below 👇
It’s such an honor to have her here twice a year 🙏🏻 The next clinic is from 19-22 July and is fully booked, but there are a few spots left for 24-27 July.
Get lessons from the best at Wildcroft Equine Education Centre
PM if you’d like more details!

25/01/2025

What is more precious then taking participants up at the top of the world 🌎 ♥️

25/01/2025

Great second day of the Allan Collett Horsemanship clinic, and what a great attendance, thank you to the RDA coaches/ volunteers, to come and watch the clinic🙏🏻 great day

24/01/2025

What a great first day at the 3-day horsemanship clinic with one of Australia’s top horsemen, Allan Collett! It was awesome to see such a diverse group, with riders from all disciplines—working equitation, endurance riding, dressage, and even extreme cowboy challenge. A fantastic mix of ages, all eager to learn. We kicked things off by focusing on gaining full control of the horse’s four legs on the ground before heading into the saddle to maintain that same level of control. Tomorrow, we’ll practice the obstacle challenge, and on turf day, we’ll take everything we’ve learned into the open field and bush, facing natural obstacles. It’s all about mastering control, no matter what comes your way!

18/01/2025

REMINDER
Sofia Valenca Classical Clinic

14-16 February, 2025
Where:
Wildcroft Equine Education Centre Yea

Sofia Valenca hails from a distinguished Portuguese classical dressage heritage.

Her father, Master Luis Valenca, having collaborated closely with the esteemed Nuno Oliveira, has imparted his expertise to his family.

Sofia employs a supportive and encouraging teaching approach, ensuring riders feel at ease.

Participants in Sofia's clinic will gain access to ongoing online training, among other benefits.

Additionally, The Valenca Academy in Portugal offers riding holidays, providing opportunities for riders to receive lessons on fully trained Lusitano horses.

A limited number of riding spots remain available in this exceptional clinic, because we stand for quality not for Quantity!
welcoming riders of all levels and all disciplines!

Please contact me for further information and registration details. On 0407882935 / [email protected] or send me a pm

18/01/2025

why do I see this?
it's my own page and my own posts??
it's like you have no control over your pages.
not happy Facebook
"This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted."

I AM THE OWNER AND I HAVE NOT DELETED IT.

06/01/2025

This amazing workshop with Sofia Valença, renowned Classical Dressage expert from Portugal, currently has two spots available due to cancellations. If you're looking to learn a unique approach to training and want to become a true dance partner with your horse—not just a rider—this is the perfect opportunity for you! Remember, it takes two to tango, and you could be one of them. For bookings and more details, please send me a PM. While it may seem like a splurge, it's a small group, so you'll receive plenty of personal attention and time with Sofia.

Have you ever experienced the Art of Classical Dressage?

For the clinic of Sofia Valenca as advertised below, I invite riders of all levels and disciplines to join this clinic. This approach to training and exercising your horse will open a whole new world of possibilities for you all.

What is the difference between Classical and Modern Dressage?
Classical dressage refers to the traditional approach to training and riding horses, focusing on the harmonious relationship between horse and rider. It is a discipline that emphasizes the development of the horse's physical and mental capabilities through progressive training, while maintaining natural movements and balance.

The principles of classical dressage are rooted in the teachings of great masters such as Xenophon, Federico Grisone, and the Baucher family, and were later refined through the work of figures like Nuno Olivera and others who championed traditional methods. Classical dressage emphasizes:

1. **Lightness**: A horse should respond to subtle aids from the rider, showing a relaxed and light connection without tension.
2. **Balance**: The horse is trained to move in an upright position, maintaining natural balance and avoiding over-collection or artificial movement.
3. **Flexibility**: Both the horse's body and mind should be flexible, capable of adapting to various exercises while remaining calm.
4. **Precision and Elegance**: The goal is not just to perform the movements correctly, but to do so in a beautiful, graceful way, making the effort appear effortless.
5. **Sublime Communication**: Training emphasizes a deep connection between horse and rider, where the rider’s aids are soft and the horse's response is natural.

This style contrasts with modern competitive dressage, which can sometimes prioritize the ex*****on of specific movements for scores over the natural, harmonious development of the horse. Classical dressage, often seen in historical or artistic forms, promotes a more philosophical and organic progression in the horse’s education, focusing on the horse’s well-being and the rider's ability to guide it with minimal force.

02/01/2025

Look who is in the second place on the World Working Equitation list ?
And she was and comes to Australia again for clinics 🙏🏻

20/12/2024

Have you ever experienced the Art of Classical Dressage?

For the clinic of Sofia Valenca as advertised below, I invite riders of all levels and disciplines to join this clinic. This approach to training and exercising your horse will open a whole new world of possibilities for you all.

What is the difference between Classical and Modern Dressage?
Classical dressage refers to the traditional approach to training and riding horses, focusing on the harmonious relationship between horse and rider. It is a discipline that emphasizes the development of the horse's physical and mental capabilities through progressive training, while maintaining natural movements and balance.

The principles of classical dressage are rooted in the teachings of great masters such as Xenophon, Federico Grisone, and the Baucher family, and were later refined through the work of figures like Nuno Olivera and others who championed traditional methods. Classical dressage emphasizes:

1. **Lightness**: A horse should respond to subtle aids from the rider, showing a relaxed and light connection without tension.
2. **Balance**: The horse is trained to move in an upright position, maintaining natural balance and avoiding over-collection or artificial movement.
3. **Flexibility**: Both the horse's body and mind should be flexible, capable of adapting to various exercises while remaining calm.
4. **Precision and Elegance**: The goal is not just to perform the movements correctly, but to do so in a beautiful, graceful way, making the effort appear effortless.
5. **Sublime Communication**: Training emphasizes a deep connection between horse and rider, where the rider’s aids are soft and the horse's response is natural.

This style contrasts with modern competitive dressage, which can sometimes prioritize the ex*****on of specific movements for scores over the natural, harmonious development of the horse. Classical dressage, often seen in historical or artistic forms, promotes a more philosophical and organic progression in the horse’s education, focusing on the horse’s well-being and the rider's ability to guide it with minimal force.