RUI PEDRO ARRUDA
HARMONY & MOTION FOR YOU AND YOUR HORSE
How it all began
Born in the traditional equestrian region of Santarém, Portugal, I have lived my passion for dressage from a very young age.
My journey has taken me through the stables of Australia, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Portugal, Austria, Germany, and Switzerland – working with enthusiastic riders and more harmonious horses everywhere.
I go far beyond the purely technical and therefore establish a calm, trustworthy, yet incredibly effective approach to create an atmosphere where both riders and horses can relax and reach their full potential.
TRAINING METHODS
Manual Therapy
Gentle preparation for free movement
Before we move into active work, I use Manual Therapy to optimally warm up your horse and activate its musculature. Your horse remains relaxed while I gently stretch its neck, legs, and other body parts.
Through targeted stretches and gentle stimulation of various muscle contractions, blood circulation is promoted, and the muscles become supple.
The result: Your horse can then move more freely, loosely, and without restrictions during training – the perfect foundation for a successful riding lesson.
Ground Work
Trust and Free Movement
In Groundwork, I focus precisely on your horse's movement, identifying and releasing blockages through targeted movements.
The goal is powerful, dynamic, and pain-free movement.
Since restricted movement can cause anxiety in horses, regained freedom of movement strengthens their self-confidence and solidifies the trust between human and animal for a harmonious partnership.
Bio Mechanic
Movement in Perfection
With Biomechanics, I focus on stretching and lengthening your horse while it's in motion. This primarily takes place as groundwork, often on the lunge.
The goal is to optimize the horse's natural movement patterns, promote its flexibility, and strengthen its muscles in the flow of movement.
Your horse learns to use its body more efficiently, leading to greater suppleness and improved balance – the ideal foundation for harmonious cooperation under saddle.
Riding Lesson
Applying insights on the horse
In my classical riding lesson, the focus is on experiencing and utilizing the positive effects of Manual Therapy and Groundwork directly under saddle. I'll show you how to precisely transfer the insights gained from the preliminary work to your riding experience.
You'll quickly notice: After your horse is optimally prepared and loosened, the entire riding experience changes. Often, the horse becomes much easier to sit, and its movements are softer and more fluid. A great joy in movement emerges, along with an even deeper harmony between you and your horse.
Together, we can create the foundation for a light and supple riding style, benefiting both you and your horse equally.
LET'S GET STARTED!
Let's begin a new chapter and work together! Call or text me to arrange for your personal training session.
I am regularly in Basel, Munich and the greater Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, and surrounding areas, and beyond.
Whether in German, English, Spanish, or Portuguese – I will find the right words to accompany you and your horse on your journey.
