Honest feedback from amateurs and experienced riders who joined our dressage stages, visited the stables, or followed a young horse through its training. No polished slogans, just what people noticed about the work, the horses, and the daily life of the stud.
After my first month of weekly lessons, I can already feel a real difference in how my horse responds to half-halts. The instructors here focus on the basics of classical dressage rather than rushing into movements. The stable tours after each session helped me understand what the horses need in terms of turnout and feeding. I came in with a tense mare and left with a calmer, more willing partner.
March 2025What stood out was how clearly the team explained the setup before my first stage. They asked about my riding history, my goals, and even the quirks of my horse before suggesting a program. Communication stayed consistent through email and phone, and the schedule was adjusted when my mare needed an extra rest day. That kind of attention makes the whole experience feel personal and well organized.
February 2025This was my third season at the haras, and the consistency in the training philosophy is what keeps me coming back. The same groundwork principles are applied whether you are lunging a young horse or refining collection on a schoolmaster. I also appreciated the follow-up notes sent after each session, which gave me clear homework for the weeks between visits. It feels like a partnership, not just a service.
January 2025We collect honest feedback from amateurs, competitors, and owners who have joined our stages or followed our dressage program. Their words reflect real progress, not promises.
"I came for a week-long stage with my young mare, mostly to fix our transitions. The instructors worked with us on the longe first, and by day four the canter departures were clean. I left with a clear plan for the next month."
"The groundwork sessions changed how I approach my horse before mounting. We spent two mornings on shoulder-in at the walk, and the difference in suppleness carried into our ridden work. Practical, patient, and well explained."
"I brought my gelding for a three-day evaluation before the breeding season. The team assessed his conformation, movement, and temperament, then gave me a written plan for his training. No vague advice, just clear steps."
"As a returning client, I appreciate how the program adapts. This time we focused on collection and half-halts, building on what we learned in the previous stage. The follow-up notes after each session made all the difference."
"The guided tour of the stables and the breeding area gave me a real sense of how the horses are raised. Seeing the young stock in the paddocks and hearing about their daily care confirmed this is a place that puts the horse first."
Honest words from amateurs and competitors who have trained with us, visited the stables, or followed a young horse from foal to first competition.
I came for a week-long stage with my four-year-old gelding. The instructors spent two full sessions on longeing and in-hand work before we even saddled up. That patience changed how my horse responds under saddle now.
Edwin Robinson, amateur dressage riderThey talked me out of a flashy three-year-old with weak hocks and pointed me toward a quieter mare with better conformation. Two years later, she is winning at provincial level. That is the kind of advice you do not get everywhere.
Nomsa Evans, competition ownerThe guided tour covered feeding schedules, pasture rotation, and how foals are socialized before weaning. No polished show barn, just honest stable management. I left with practical notes for my own small breeding setup.
Fatima Müller, breeding enthusiastMy horse had been resisting left bends for months. A single session on the longe with their senior instructor revealed a saddle fit issue we had missed. The correction plan was simple and effective.
Marlene du Toit, leisure riderEach day mixed ridden work with theory and stable chores. The groups were small, and the pace allowed real progress without rushing the horses. I came home with a training diary I still follow.
Pieter van der Merwe, adult amateur