Achieve the highest level in a friendly and logical way

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It doesn't have to be complicated

A lot of riders don’t have a structured plan and don’t know how to solve certain problems.

But they miss a system. A system with clear steps and a guideline to help get to the next level.

After 50+ years of training horses and riders of all levels and having had the privilege of learning from the best trainers of that time, I’ve developed a clear step-by-step system.

When you understand this system, it becomes much easier to find out what you need to work on. And why. 

Who is my Training Program for?

Do you recognize yourself in one of the following situations?

No tension, pulling or rollkür to get expressive movements

You know that flashy front leg with the hollow back isn’t something to strive for.

But not sure how to achieve expressive movements correctly?

With my training program I show you what steps you need to take to achieve the highest level in a friendly way.

And, no, riding in a friendly way doesn’t mean it’s all butterflies and giving your horse treats to perform well.

Instead, it means:

focusing on the balance instead of the frame;

…giving your horse the time to get stronger;

…being clear in your communication;  and

only asking what he’s mentally and physically capable of.

In my training program I have seen many horses go through major changes in a short time.

Is your horse next?

They went before you...

We have 7500+ members in 35+ countries.

"She is now more open in her head-neck posture and moves with more suppleness from her back." - Mirjam
"She moves in a more horizontal balance, and my posture has greatly improved." - Evelien
"He now responds well to my aids and no longer walks behind the vertical." - Emmie
"She is more collected, and this without tension." - Deborah
"My horse is calmer, has a better connection, and more impulsion." - Marjolein
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4.5/5

Meet your Trainer

Rien van der Schaft

I’ve been part of the Dutch dressage team, have trained and competed dozens of horses on Grand Prix Level and I’ve been the National Team Coach for countries like the Netherlands and Finland. 

Even after being a rider and trainer for so many years, I’m still very passionate about riding and teaching.

I’ve been teaching many riders from all over the world and I’m on a mission to make sure the fundamental principles of dressage don’t get lost

What you get

when you start with my training program 'From Basics to Grand Prix'

#1 Step-by-step Program to ride your best test

You will receive lifelong access to my program on how to train your horse to the highest level in a friendly and logical manner.

You’ll get access to:

#2 Possibility to ask Questions and send in Videos

During the live Q&A sessions that we organize.

#3 Huge digital workbook​

With useful tips and exercises, consisting of 117(!) pages.

BONUS #1: Mini-Course 'Score better at Medium Level'

What are the pitfalls at Medium Levels? What is the best way to prepare your horse? You also get a digital Work book. 

BONUS #2: Mini-Course 'Improve the Connection'

Get tips to get a solid connection throughout the entire training.

BONUS #3: 21-day Horse Fitness Challenge

Improve the fitness of your horse with daily, fun exercises with rehabilitation expert and veterinarian Morgan Lashley.

BONUS #4: Online Training 'Mental Performance'

Sports psychologist Rico Schuijers will help you improve your focus in 4 steps.

What is the Foundation of my System?

The foundation of my Training Program is based on classical principles.

They can do it 👇

and so can you!​

"Rien explains how to ride the whole horse and not only the neck, in a very simple way, because he divides everything into small steps..."

"Rien has an incredible depth of knowledge and understanding of the horse's psychological and emotional world with a great respect for the rider..."

"It's really great for people to have the ability to see and experience what it should be like. Developing your eye for what is good and what is not..."

"The dressage world needs this system, this method. It's not a quickfix, it takes time to develop a horse. But this system works for every horse..."

''With the online course you'll be able to break the whole dressage riding down into segments. And then you understand where it's all heading to..."

''I really enjoyed Rien's program, it's the kind of thing that I keep going back to, over and over again. Whenever I have a question and I want to make sure that I'm on the right track, I go back to the training...''

My System contains 13 Steps

to get to the highest level in a friendly way

"This method is suitable for all horses, regardless of breed and level."

– Rien van der Schaft

Can I do this on my own?

We now have so many success stories in the online platform that I dare to say that you can make a lot of progress through this training.

Don’t underestimate the value of watching the training videos and answering all the questions in the workbook.

You are challenged to think about aspects of your training that you may have never thought about before.

And if you get stuck, you can participate in the live Q&As and ask questions or even submit videos.

Moreover, we also have a very loyal Community that supports and helps each other.

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve got riders and horses of all levels.

However, to get the most out of this training, it will be useful if you have experience with the basic principles. As the fundamentals are crucial if you aim to increase your horse’s level in the correct way.

Big chance it does. Rien’s method respects the way in which horses learn and it’s developed in a way that your horse’s body will become stronger over time. He has been training horses for over 45 years and he’s never encountered a horse on which his method didn’t work.

However, not all horses have the same level of talent, so sometimes it can take longer for one horse than for the other to improve his level. But Rien says that every horse can give you a good feeling and it doesn’t matter how much talent he has.

Rather, the training method will not suit every rider. If you especially want to ride your horse low, deep and round or with a draw rein and you are looking for a ‘quick trick’ to solve a problem, then this online training and training method is not for you.

Any doubts? We’re always more than happy to help you out! You can either join the Live Q&A’s with Rien or email us at info@dressagepro.com

The heroes on our support team are ready to help you.

We show you how to use the online platform, and if you have a question, you’ll get an answer within 24 hours.

Nope, you can pay in 1 installment and you’ll get unlimited access. 

Do you have another question? Send an email to info@dressagepro.com

Don't take any risks

100% money-back guarantee​

Have you completed the entire challenge and not achieved the desired results?

Then, within 90 days, send an email to info@dressagepro.com, and you will receive a full refund from us.

Only one condition: a fully completed workbook and completed assignments.

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Achieve the highest level in a friendly and logical way

Get access to my most complete training package ‘From Basics to Grand Prix’ with my Winter Offer! 

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No tension, pulling or rollkür to get expressive movements

You know that flashy front leg with the hollow back isn’t something to strive for.

But not sure how to achieve expressive movements correctly?

With my training program I show you what steps you need to take to achieve the highest level in a friendly way.

And, no, riding in a friendly way doesn’t mean it’s all butterflies and giving your horse treats to perform well.

Instead, it means:

focusing on the balance instead of the frame;

…giving your horse the time to get stronger;

…being clear in your communication;  and

only asking what he’s mentally and physically capable of.

In my training program I have seen many horses go through major changes in a short time.

Is your horse next?

They went before you...

We have 7500+ members in 35+ countries.

"She is now more open in her head-neck posture and moves with more suppleness from her back." - Mirjam
"My horse is more calm, has a better connection, and more impulsion." - Marjolein
"She is more collected, and this without tension." - Deborah
"He now responds well to my aids and no longer walks behind the vertical." - Emmie

It doesn't have to be complicated...

A lot of riders don’t have a structured plan and don’t know how to solve certain problems.

But they miss a system. A system with clear steps and a guideline to help get to the next level.

After 50+ years of training horses and riders of all levels and having had the privilege of learning from the best trainers of that time, I’ve developed a clear step-by-step system.

When you understand this system, it becomes much easier to find out what you need to work on. And why. 

Who is 'From Basics to Grand Prix' for?​

Do you recognize yourself in one of the following situations?

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5/5

Meet your Trainer

Rien van der Schaft

A lot of riders don’t have a structured plan and don’t know how to solve certain problems.

But they miss a system. A system with clear steps and a guideline to help get to the next level.

After 50+ years of training horses and riders of all levels and having had the privilege of learning from the best trainers of that time, I’ve developed a clear step-by-step system.

When you understand this system, it becomes much easier to find out what you need to work on. And why. 

What you get when you start with 'From Basics to Grand Prix'

3 Extensive Training Programs

so that you can go through the entire training with your horse from basics to Grand Prix.

Feedback on questions and videos​

During the live Q&A sessions that we organize.

Huge digital workbook​

With useful tips and exercises, consisting of 117(!) pages.

Lifelong access to the training platform

so that you can always watch the training again at a later time.

Like-minded Community

Composed of riders who also aim to train their horses in a friendly and correct way.

What is the foundation of my system?

The foundation in ‘From Basics to Grand Prix’ is based on classical principles.

They can do it​, so can you!

"Rien explains how to ride the whole horse and not only the neck, in a very simple way, because he divides everything into small steps..."

"Rien has an incredible depth of knowledge and understanding of the horse's psychological and emotional world with a great respect for the rider..."

"It's really great for people to have the ability to see and experience what it should be like. Developing your eye for what is good and what is not..."

"The dressage world needs this system, this method. It's not a quickfix, it takes time to develop a horse. But this system works for every horse..."

''With the online course you'll be able to break the whole dressage riding down into segments. And then you understand where it's all heading to..."

''I really enjoyed Rien's program, it's the kind of thing that I keep going back to, over and over again. Whenever I have a question and I want to make sure that I'm on the right track, I go back to the training...''

13 Modules

to get to the highest level in a friendly way

"This method is suitable for all horses, regardless of breed and level."

– Rien van der Schaft

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve got riders and horses of all levels.

However, to get the most out of this training, it will be useful if you have experience with the basic principles. As the fundamentals are crucial if you aim to increase your horse’s level in the correct way.

Big chance it does. Rien’s method respects the way in which horses learn and it’s developed in a way that your horse’s body will become stronger over time. He has been training horses for over 45 years and he’s never encountered a horse on which his method didn’t work.

However, not all horses have the same level of talent, so sometimes it can take longer for one horse than for the other to improve his level. But Rien says that every horse can give you a good feeling and it doesn’t matter how much talent he has.

Rather, the training method will not suit every rider. If you especially want to ride your horse low, deep and round or with a draw rein and you are looking for a ‘quick trick’ to solve a problem, then this online training and training method is not for you.

Any doubts? We’re always more than happy to help you out! You can either join the Live Q&A’s with Rien or email us at info@dressagepro.com

The heroes on our support team are ready to help you.

We show you how to use the online platform, and if you have a question, you’ll get an answer within 24 hours.

Nope, you can pay in 1 installment and you’ll get unlimited access. 

Do you have another question? Send an email to info@dressagepro.com

Don't take any risks

100% money-back guarantee​

Have you completed the entire challenge and not achieved the desired results?

Then, within 90 days, send an email to info@dressagepro.com, and you will receive a full refund from us.

Only one condition: a fully completed workbook and completed assignments.

5/5
5/5

Join 'From Basics to Grand Prix'

What you'll get:

  • Lifetime Access Solid Foundation Course
    Worth €199
  • Lifetime Access Perfect Balance Course
    Worth €199
  • Lifetime Access Grand Prix Course
    Worth €99
  • Bonus #1 21-day Horse Fitness Challenge
    Worth €79
  • Bonus #2 Online Training 'Mental Performance'
    Worth €99
  • Bonus #3 How to score better at Medium Level
    Worth €39
  • Bonus #4 Connection Mini-Course
    Worth €99
Total Value 813
Total Discount 65.7%  Now €279

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  • Step-by-step Training Videos
  • Q&As for personal feedback
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  • Q&As for personal feedback
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Join my Training Program 'From Basics to Grand Prix'

What you'll get:

  • Lifetime Access Solid Foundation Course
    Worth €199
  • Lifetime Access Perfect Balance Course
    Worth €199
  • Lifetime Access Grand Prix Course
    Worth €99
  • Bonus #1 21-day Horse Fitness Challenge
    Worth €79
  • Bonus #2 Online Training 'Mental Performance'
    Worth €99
  • Bonus #3 How to score better at Medium Level
    Worth €39
  • Bonus #4 Connection Mini-Course
    Worth €99
Total Value 813

Total Discount 65.7% 

Now 4 monthly payments of €219 €79

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LIFETIME ACCESS

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219
79 4 monthly payments of €79
  • Lifetime Access to the FULL Training
  • Step-by-step Training Videos
  • Q&As for personal feedback
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813
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  • Lifetime Access to the FULL Training
  • Step-by-step Training Videos
  • Q&As for personal feedback
  • Safe choice: 90-day money back guarantee
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