Our priority at Willow Oak farm is the well being of the horse. Proper care, correct handling and training of the horse as well as utmost respect for our noble friends are our ultimate responsibility.
Our training is classical. Through Vaquero Style horsemanship and Classical Dressage, our horses are eager to work with us.
WOF offers Horsemanship for both the horse and the rider so that the rider learns to communicate in the language of the horse. Horsemanship promotes communication, understanding and a wonderful partnership between horse and rider.
WOF offers Classical Dressage for both the horse and rider as it teaches all the basic movements that a horse and rider need to know in order to pursue a discipline whatever this maybe, Western, jumping, endurance and pleasure riding. Classical dressage teaches balance and suppleness in both horse and rider. Through classical dressage, the rider will learn the etiquette of the ring that is used universally in every arena. Classical Dressage promotes fitness for the rider and longevity for the horse for any level, any age and any discipline.
WOF takes pride in offering a program of training for the rider and the horse which is classical but also very friendly. We are a family business and we take pride in teaching in a setting which is peaceful and welcoming. We take pride in nurturing our young riders and watch them blossom into accomplished equestrian athletes. We have started many young children under saddle but also many older students. We have helped many older students regain their confidence, fitness and enjoy their horse. We welcome all breeds of horses and all levels and ages of both horse and rider. We cater to the show rider as well as the pleasure rider. We take each individual rider and horse’s needs very seriously.
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“There are many forms of riding. The classical way, however, reaches back centuries and has proved to be the right one. When following it, one realizes that it is a very open way of schooling. It is a wide road that accommodates every horse.” |
Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg
Former Chief Rider at the Spanish Riding School |
"I have time" should be the guiding word especially of dressage riders during the entire course of training and remind him of the fact that the goal of the classical art of riding is to be attained only by the gradual increase of demands."
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Alois Podhajsky
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