our training
At Coudelaria São Luís Rei, we dedicate our expertise to cultivating horses that embody both power and refinement.
Through carefully designed daily exercises and tailored training routines, we nurture their natural abilities to develop true equine athletes; responsive, supple, and strong.
Our training partner
We are proud to collaborate with renowned dressage champion and horse trainer Miguel Magalhães from Equimima, whose decades of experience make him the ideal partner to help our horses reach their full potential. His expertise in training equine athletes perfectly complements our commitment to excellence.
A Thoughtful Start for Young Horses
Raised in open fields until the right age, our foals arrive at the training stable already strong, balanced, and accustomed to human contact.
The first months of work centre on groundwork: in-hand manners, lunging for rhythm and relaxation, and gradual introduction to the rider’s aids.
Only when the horse shows readiness, physically and mentally, do we progress to ridden work, ensuring correct basics that will support advanced movements later.
Progressive Dressage Schooling
Our training plan follows the classical scale of dressage: rhythm, suppleness, contact, impulsion, straightness, and collection.
Each horse’s natural cadence and conformation guide the timeline; there is no rush, only consistent attention to gymnastic correctness.
Regular veterinary assessments and customised nutrition plans safeguard the horse’s soundness as training intensifies.
Preparing for the Future
Whether destined for competition arenas or for discerning private riders, our graduates leave with a foundation of correct basics, a generous disposition, and the confidence to excel.
They embody what we consider the hallmark of a CSLR horse: athletic, ethical, and enduringly rideable.