For the Rider

Euro-Quest Farms was established to provide top quality services to the dressage enthusiast in instruction, training, showing and sales. We offer instruction and training from beginning through FEI. Our personalized training programs are designed for both horse and rider combinations as well as specifically for the horse

The owner of the horse is encouraged to attend schooling sessions as often as possible. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned competitor, Euro-Quest Farms offers a supportive atmosphere in which to develop and perfect your riding skills.

For those who do not yet own a horse, Euro-Quest Farms offers a school-horse program. This service was developed to build skills and confidence prior to purchasing a horse. Please note - the number of students enrolled in this program at one time is limited.

Euro-Quest Farms has an active amateur and JR./YR. program. Individuals are encouraged to progress at his own pace, in a fun and educational environment. For those interested in competing we're happy to help you set goals, plan a show schedule, provide instruction and training at shows to help you attain your goals.

For the Horse

We offer training for the young horse starting at age three or four years old. A structured program is prepared for each individual horse consisting of lunging and ground driving first with surcingle and cavason and later graduating to bridle and saddle as the horse matures both mentally and physically. Horses are taught to accept and stretch to the bit while learning to relax through the back. As balance is learned at the walk and trot, the canter is eventually introduced. Eventually, an experienced rider of the staff is introduced slowly and work continues on the lunge until the horse has confidence carrying the rider.

Heidi training with Manolo Mendez

Priority is placed on teaching the horse relaxation, self-carriage, responsiveness to the aids of the rider, acceptance of the bit and suppleness as well as a steady rhythm in the walk, trot and canter.