Ten Broeck Farm welcomes Rodrigo da Costa Matos for a four day clinic January 10-13. Rodrigo is the Head Instructor of Morgado Lusitano as well as the Principal Rider of the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. He travels worldwide offering classical horsemanship clinics to discriminating riders.
Clinic fees:
Private, 45 minute sessions $165
Semi-Private, 45 minute sessions $90
About Rodrigo da C. Matos
Rodrigo da C. Matos is a gifted rider who was born in a county where exceptional horses and talents are recognized and nurtured. He currently trains under Maestro Dr. Filipe Figueiredo (Graciosa) and works daily with stallions from the Altar Real stud farm. Rodrigo is proficient at teaching and riding maneuvers such as the Piaffe, Passage and Long-reins-in-hand. He also performs the most demanding high school airs, including the Capriole, Levade and Corvetta. During these shows Rodrigo also works with the other Picadores as part of a ten rider Quadrille.
A brief look at style…
- encourages students to question his teaching methods
- discusses in detail the intricacies of the movements
- rarely raises his voice at his students
- genuinely interested in helping his students learn
- keenly aware of the many different backgrounds his students have
- embraces other types of training as an important part of a students learning process
- respects the ideas of others
- you will benefit from what he says and you will learn by watching him ride
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