Pedro de Almeida : A Few Key Terms "Striking were his concentration on the horse and rider, his facial expressions, and his gestures. It was as if not the rider, but the instructor was riding the horse. Along the side, there stood a handful of spectators, for the rest, complete calm." (Baroque magazine)
What is Pedro de Almeida's mission? What have journalists written about Pedro de Almeida? (In Dutch) Contact us if you would like to make an appointment to meet Pedro de Almeida.		-   Classical background : Pedro de Almeida trained intensively with Nuno Oliveira. -   Precision : acquired as part of his military training. -   Sensitivity and empathy : inborn, and further developed and refined over his many years of training horses and their riders. -   Experience : twenty-four years of experience in a stud farm, spent studying and training many horse of different breeds. Over the years, he has acquired a remarkable rapport with horses, which enables him to pinpoint the source of a problem very quickly and find a suitable solution for it. -   Special interest in remedial training : Pedro de Almeida has specialised in training horses with physical impairments, such as an asymmetrical build. Although this type of training presents the greatest challenges, he enjoys working with these horses and helping them to overcome the obstacles to fulfilling their potential.
		-   Keen interest in competition : Pedro de Almeida keeps track of modern equestrian competition and caters to its high demands, as proven by the performance of some of his pupils in the various countries where he teaches. -   Concentration : even during very intensive training sessions, Pedro de Almeida always stays calm and gives his full attention to the horse and rider. -   Cooperative spirit : by making the horse carry out the exercises with suppleness and without forcing it in any way, Pedro de Almeida always seeks to gain the confidence and cooperation of the horse. -   Good balance : Pedro de Almeida strives to maintain a light and supple contact, equally distributed over both reins. Good posture produces a good balance and a smooth and regular gait. -   Importance of gymnastics : the horse's physique and performance are progressively improved by exercises geared to increasing suppleness, with flexions and extensions. The nature, frequency and number of these exercises depend on the problems that need solving. -   Professionalism : Pedro de Almeida is a true professional who is persistent in seeking to solve a problem, whether it arises in the horse or in its rider. -   Natural teacher : Pedro de Almeida guides rider and horse from the ground, but with his movements, expressions and gestures, he actually assumes control of the pair to such an extent that it seems that he is riding the horse.    Pedro de Almeida's Mission >>