Pedro de Almeida : Mission Statement
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Training Goals
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To develop and improve the horse's gait, as well as its mobility, regularity, and balance, each horse according to its own nature and physical characteristics.
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To help every pupil to ride his or her 'own' horse in the best possible way, whatever the qualities or impairments of horse or rider.
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Personal Goal
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| To ride as he 'feels', with the greatest sensibility to the horse.
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Pet Cause
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| To prove there are good Lusitanos, capable of excellent performance if ridden properly, and that they deserve better than the reputation they have been given in the past.
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Pedro de Almeida's Method: a Synthesis
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| Pedro de Almeida brings together many elements from a variety of sources. On the one hand, he has studied the work of older masters and frequently attends training sessions given by his contemporaries; on the other hand, he is a keen follower of equestrian competition. He has a great interest in clinics given by such world-famous trainers as Johan Hinneman, Tineke Bartels, Klaus Balkenhol, Arthur Kottas, Ernst Hoyos and others.
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Conclusion
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| The combination of these goals and methods produces a highly personal style of horsemanship and training, in which art and sport are united.
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Pedro de Almeida : A Few Key Terms >
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