From the first visit to the final handover, each stage of our work follows a clear sequence. We explain what happens when, what we need from you, and where the limits lie, so there are no surprises along the way.
Every partnership at Haras du Prélude follows the same quiet route: we listen first, then plan the work around your horse, your level, and the season ahead. No generic programs, no rushed decisions.
We start with a phone call or a visit to the stables. You tell us about your horse, your experience, and what you hope to improve. We ask about past injuries, temperament, and how much time you can give to training.
Before we propose anything, we watch your horse move on the lunge and under saddle. This session takes about an hour and gives us a clear picture of balance, suppleness, and any tension that needs attention.
You receive a written outline covering groundwork, longe work, and mounted sessions. Each plan respects the horse's age and fitness level, with clear goals for the next four to six weeks.
Lessons happen in small groups or one-to-one, depending on your preference. We keep notes after every session, so progress is measurable and adjustments are made before small issues become habits.
Every month we sit down together and review what has changed. Some horses need more time on the longe, others are ready for collected work. The plan shifts with the horse, not the calendar.
After a training block ends, you are not left alone. We stay available for follow-up questions, and many riders continue with monthly check-ins or join our seasonal stages. The door stays open.
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Each horse moves at its own pace. We adjust the timeline to the animal, not the calendar.
How we work
A clear sequence for riders who want to improve without guesswork. Each stage has a purpose, a practical limit, and a concrete result you can measure.
We watch you and your horse in hand and under saddle. This session sets the baseline: what is solid, what needs work, and which exercises will help first. You leave with a written plan, not a vague promise.
Longeing and groundwork are not a warm-up. They build the communication that makes mounted work clearer. We spend at least two sessions here before asking for more collection or impulsion.
Each ride has one goal: a better transition, a softer contact, a straighter line. We film short sequences so you can see the change, not just feel it. Progress is checked against the previous session, not against an ideal.
Once a month we sit down and look at what actually improved. If something is not working, we change the exercise or the pace. This keeps the training honest and prevents you from repeating the same mistake for weeks.
Whether it is a first dressage test, a trail ride, or just a more relaxed horse, we build a short plan for that target. The plan has a date, a list of required movements, and a clear stop point if the horse is not ready.
Questions about the schedule or what to bring? Read the practical guide