Achieve the highest level in a friendly and logical way

#1 Online Training Program joined by over 7,500 dressage riders to get a solid connection and uphill balance without tension and pressure.

99% of all riding problems occur due to NOT having...

As a result, your horse will become tight in his body and risks getting injuries.

With RS Riding you get the help you need to make sure you have the fundamentals in place. 

That way you can reach the highest level in a correct and friendly way, based on classical principles.

"I love Rien's system of working. It's very kind towards the horse!"
Kristen Schwaegerle
United States
“I enjoy riding so much more since I’ve started the training, and I’ve got the feeling that my horse enjoys it much more as well.”
Hannah Otte
Netherlands

Meet your trainer:
Rien van der Schaft

Over the years, Rien has trained many horses and riders to the highest level with an honest and logical training method, based on classical principles.

Rien has been the national team coach of the Finnish and the Dutch dressage team.

As a rider, Rien has been a member of the Dutch dressage team and has participated in several international Championships, like the World Championship and European Championships. 

My 3 Courses to get to the Next Level

#1 Solid Foundation

In the Solid Foundation Course you will focus on the basic principles that will help you get the perfect connection and more forwardness.

BEST FOR: Riders that want to get a perfect connection without forcing their horse into a “round frame”. It’s for riders that want to increase their level without compromising the health of their horse.

#2 Perfect Balance

In the Perfect Balance Course you will continue your journey to improve the straightness and collection of your horse.
BEST FOR: Riders who don’t want a false collection, but want to collect their horse in the right way where the hind legs come under the body and that you feel a nice, light and even connection.

#3 Grand Prix

In the Grand Prix Course you will teach your horse the Grand Prix movements in a friendly and logical way.

BEST FOR: Riders that want to perform on the highest level without compromising the health of their horse. Get to know how to properly learn and perform piaffe, passage and the pirouettes.

Achieve the highest level in a friendly and logical way

#1 Online Training Program joined by over 7,500 dressage riders from all over the world.

99% of all riding problems occur due to NOT having...

As a result, your horse will become tight in his body and risks getting injuries.

With RS Riding you get the help you need to make sure you have the fundamentals in place. 

That way you can reach the highest level in a correct and friendly way, based on classical principles.

Meet your trainer:
Rien van der Schaft

Over the years, Rien has trained many horses and riders to the highest level with an honest and logical training method, based on classical principles.

Rien has been the national team coach of the Finnish and the Dutch dressage team.

As a rider, Rien has been a member of the Dutch dressage team and has participated in several international Championships, like the World Championship and European Championships. 

"I love Rien's system of working. It's very kind towards the horse!"
Kristen Schwaegerle
United States
“I enjoy riding so much more since I’ve started the training, and I’ve got the feeling that my horse enjoys it much more as well.”
Hannah Otte
Netherlands

My 3 Courses to get to the Next Level

#1 Solid Foundation

In the Solid Foundation Course you will focus on the basic principles that will help you get the perfect connection and more forwardness.

BEST FOR: Riders that want to get a perfect connection without forcing their horse into a “round frame”. It’s for riders that want to increase their level without compromising the health of their horse.

#2 Perfect Balance

In the Perfect Balance Course you will continue your journey to improve the straightness and collection of your horse.
BEST FOR: Riders who don’t want a false collection, but want to collect their horse in the right way where the hind legs come under the body and that you feel a nice, light and even connection.

#3 Grand Prix

In the Grand Prix Course you will teach your horse the Grand Prix movements in a friendly and logical way.

BEST FOR: Riders that want to perform on the highest level without compromising the health of their horse. Get to know how to properly learn and perform piaffe, passage and the pirouettes.