Celebrating 10 Years of Excellence:
From Basics to Grand Prix 
- Fix ALL of your training problems
- Ride stress-free without miscommunication
- Step-by-step training for a happier horse (and rider!)
- Risk-free 30 days
- Lifetime Access
Join thousands of riders worldwide who have transformed
their training over the last decade.
experience harmony with your horse
Tired of having any of these problems?
Connection issues
You struggle to find a soft, consistent contact. Your horse is either heavy in your hand, behind the bit, or unequal on both reins.
Unresponsive to the Aids
Your horse ignores your forward aid or becomes dull to your leg. You feel like you’re constantly ‘nagging’ just to maintain energy
Lack of engagement
The hind legs are trailing and the back is hollow. You can feel the lack of ‘push’ from behind, making it impossible to achieve true collection.
Tension and tightness
As soon as you ask for more, your horse becomes stiff, nervous, or even resistant. Your horse has ‘go’, but you can’t ride in harmony.
"Fix these problems,
without tension or force."
“She is more collected, and this without tension.” – Deborah
“My horse is calmer, has a better connection, and more impulsion.” – Marjolein
99% of all these problems are caused by the same thing
Not having the right foundation and not having focus on the balance of your horse are at the root of all riding problems. And with our sensitive horses, I see more and more riders struggling to find harmony.
However, I'm not surprised! And you shouldn't blame yourself.
Because over the past 20 years we’ve seen a lot of riders getting high scores and not giving us a good example of what correct riding looks like. So of course, we get confused about how to train our horse.
But it doesn't have to be complicated...
A lot of riders don’t have a structured plan and don’t know how to solve their problems without tension or force.
They miss a system. A clear system with clear steps and guidelines to help you reach the next level in a friendly way.
A system that focuses on improving your horse’s balance.
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
I'm here to help!
I am Rien van der Schaft, founder of RS Riding.
My journey has taken me from the Dutch National Team to coaching the top teams including the Netherlands, Finland and currently: Spain. I have trained dozens of horses to Grand Prix level, but my greatest passion remains teaching.
Today, I am on a mission: to ensure the fundamental principles of dressage are never lost.
Having coached riders worldwide, I am dedicated to bringing back the authentic foundations of our sport. Let’s focus on what truly matters.
"This method is suitable for ALL horses, regardless of breed, level or age."
about ‘from basics to grand prix’
3-Step System to reach a higher level
01
Get a solid foundation
Focus on the three basic principles
Most riding problems arise from not getting the basics right.
In this first phase we will ensure that you have a solid foundation with relaxation, a nice connection and sufficient forward impulse
02
The perfect collection
Focus on the balance of your horse
Once you have a solid foundation, you can start introducing exercises to achieve the perfect collection.
We do this step by step and give you useful exercises to achieve a good collection without tension or force.
03
The Path to Grand Prix
Learn the higher movements
As a final step, we will work on exercises such as pirouettes, flying changes, half steps (halbe tritte) and we will work towards piaffe and passage.
A decade of success from real riders
- The #1 Online Equestrian Training Program
What You Get When You Enroll 'From Basics to Grand Prix'
Join 10,880+ equestrians inside our comprehensive online academy. Accessible from anywhere in the world, at your own pace.
The 'From Basics To Grand Prix' Training Program (Value €497)
The full step-by-step online curriculum to reach a higher level in a friendly way.
- Friendly training system: Focuses on improving natural balance. Riding from back to front, into the hand. Step-by-step plan for the training of every type of horse
- No short cuts No rollkur and no pulling back with the hand. Not riding on pressure with extreme use of the front legs. No activity generated by tension
SPECIAL LIFETIME ACCESS OFFER
Never Guess What To Do Next
Watch high-quality, step-by-step training modules that show you exactly how to solve problems in the saddle.
Access Whenever, Wherever
Accessible on your TV, computer, tablet, and phone. Take the method to the stable using our handy mobile app so you always have the right tools at your fingertips.
Zero Pressure, Zero Rushing
Enjoy 24/7 access to the portal with your lifetime access. Train whenever it suits your schedule, allowing your horse to learn without forced timelines.
Never Get Stuck Again
Get personal answers during monthly live Q&As with Rien and find support in a private global community. You're never doing this alone.
- The 10th Anniversary Bonus Bundle
You'll also get these 4 courses for FREE
When you enroll in ‘From Basics To Grand Prix’ today, you don’t just get the 13 training Modules. You’ll also unlock full access to all 4 of our specific bonus courses (a combined value of €276) completely free of charge.
BONUS #1
Online Training 'Mental Performance'
Your mindset is half the ride. This training helps you build the mental resilience and focus you need to stay calm, confident, and in harmony with your horse, whether you’re schooling at home or competing under pressure.
Value: €99
INCLUDED
BONUS #2
Warm up Mini Course
Every great ride starts with a good warm up session. Learn how top riders warm up, their horse and find you what you should and shouldn’t do during warm up. Find out how to get your horse supple without riding “low and round”.
Value: €39
INCLUDED
BONUS #3
Perfect Connection Challenge
A good connection starts with trust in the hand of the rider and forwardness. This course helps you achieve the perfect connection with practical exercises and know-how.
Value: €99
INCLUDED
BONUS #5
Masterclass: How to score better at Medium Level
Bridge the gap between training and the test. Discover how to achieve higher scores at competition and get exercises that will help you improve the balance you need at Medium level.
Value: €39
INCLUDED
- Total Bonus Value: €276,-
Yours absolutely FREE when you enroll ‘From Basics to Grand Prix’
Supported every step of the way
Guidance when you need it most
You've got this. We've got you!
Whether you have a technical question or need help finding the right video, our friendly support team is here to ensure you have the best possible experience.
Personal Feedback on Videos
Never get stuck. Ask your questions during the live monthly Q&A sessions or send in short videos of your training sessions to get precise, personal feedback from Rien to help you and your horse move forward.
Share and Grow Together
Get access to our private global community with over 10,8k members. Connect with like-minded equestrians, and celebrate your breakthroughs in a safe and supportive environment.
Get LIFETIME Access to "From Basics To Grand Prix"
Enjoy 24/7 access to Rien’s training with your lifetime access. Train whenever it suits your schedule, allowing your horse to learn without forced timelines.
Ten years of great results
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…”
Francesca Newman
Great Brittain
“Rien has an incredible depth of knowledge and understanding of the horse’s psychological and emotional world with a great respect for the rider…”
Jane Karol
United States
“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…”
Kristen Schwaegerly
United States
“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…”
Cindy Ishoy
Canada
“He now responds well to my aids and no longer walks behind the vertical.” – Emmie
“She is now more open in her head-neck posture and moves with more suppleness from her back.” – Mirjam Westerink
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 some 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.
You are never alone! As a member, you get access to our private global community of over 10,880 riders. Plus, Rien hosts live Q&A sessions where you can ask your specific questions and even submit videos for feedback.
Nope, you can pay in 1 installment (or klarna) and you’ll get unlimited access.
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.
Unhappy with the results?
Within 30 days, send an email to info@dressagepro.com, and you will receive a full refund from us.
- Special Anniversary Offer - 81% OFF
Join from Basics to Grand Prix Today
Lock in your lifetime access and all free bonuses before the doors close.
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Try it completely risk-free. If it doesn't transform your training, simply email us within 30 days for a full refund.
What you get Today:
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81% Discount + LIFETIME ACCESS!
Or pay in two installments
- Special Anniversary Offer - 81% OFF
10 Years of Success:
From Basics to Grand Prix
- Fix ALL of your training problems
- Ride stress-free without miscommunication
- Step-by-step training for a happier horse
Over a decade of success by more than 10,000 dressage riders
ride with harmony
Tired of having any of these problems?
Connection issues
You struggle to find a soft, consistent contact. Your horse is either heavy in your hand, behind the bit, or unequal on both reins.
Unresponsive to the Aids
Your horse ignores your forward aid or becomes dull to your leg. You feel like you’re constantly ‘nagging’ just to maintain energy
Lack of engagement
The hind legs are trailing and the back is hollow. You can feel the lack of ‘push’ from behind, making it impossible to achieve true collection.
Tension and tightness
As soon as you ask for more, your horse becomes stiff, nervous, or even resistant. Your horse has ‘go’, but you can’t ride in harmony.
"Fix these problems, without tension or force."
“She is more collected, and this without tension.” – Deborah
99% of all these problems are caused by the same thing
Not having the right foundation and not having focus on the balance of your horse are at the root of all riding problems. And with our sensitive horses, I see more and more riders struggling to find harmony.
However, I'm not surprised! And you shouldn't blame yourself.
Because over the past 20 years we’ve seen a lot of riders getting high scores and not giving us a good example of what correct riding looks like. So of course, we get confused about how to train our horse.
But it doesn't have to be complicated...
A lot of riders don’t have a structured plan and don’t know how to solve their problems without tension or force.
They miss a system. A clear system with clear steps and guidelines to help you reach the next level in a friendly way.
A system that focuses on improving your horse’s balance.
When you understand this system, it becomes much easier to find out what you need to work on.
I'm here to help!
I am Rien van der Schaft, founder of RS Riding.
My journey has taken me from the Dutch National Team to coaching the top teams including the Netherlands, Finland and currently: Spain. I have trained dozens of horses to Grand Prix level, but my greatest passion remains teaching.
Today, I am on a mission: to ensure the fundamental principles of dressage are never lost.
Having coached riders worldwide, I am dedicated to bringing back the authentic foundations of our sport. Let’s focus on what truly matters.
"This method is suitable for ALL horses, regardless of breed, level or age."
About ‘From Basics to Grand Prix’
3-step system to reach a higher level
01
Get a solid foundation
Focus on the three basic principles
Most riding problems arise from not getting the basics right.
In this first phase we will ensure that you have a solid foundation with relaxation, a nice connection and sufficient forward impulse in a friendly way.
02
The perfect collection
Focus on the balance of your horse
Once you have a solid foundation, you can start introducing exercises to achieve the perfect collection.
We do this step by step and give you useful exercises to achieve a good collection without tension or force
03
The Path to Grand Prix
Learn the higher movements
As a final step, we will work on exercises such as pirouettes, flying changes, half steps (halbe tritte) and we will work towards piaffe and passage.
“She is now more open in her head-neck posture and moves with more suppleness from her back.” – Mirjam Westerink
10 years of achievements, by real riders
“My horse is calmer, has a better connection, and more impulsion.” – Marjolein
- The #1 Online Dressage Training Program
What you get when you enroll From Basics to Grand Prix
Join 10,880+ equestrians inside our comprehensive online academy. Accessible from anywhere in the world, at your own pace.
The 'From Basics To Grand Prix' Training Program (Value €497)
The full step-by-step online curriculum to reach a higher level in a friendly way.
- Friendly training system: Focuses on improving natural balance. Riding from back to front, into the hand. Step-by-step plan for the training of every type of horse
- No short cuts No rollkur and no pulling back with the hand. Not riding on pressure with extreme use of the front legs. No activity generated by tension
Never Guess What To Do Next
Watch high-quality, step-by-step training modules that show you exactly how to solve problems from groundwork to the saddle.
Access Whenever, Wherever
Accessible on your TV, computer, tablet, and phone. Take the method to the stable using our handy mobile app so you always have the right tools at your fingertips.
Zero Pressure, Zero Rushing
Enjoy 24/7 access to the portal with your lifetime access. Train whenever it suits your schedule, allowing your horse to learn without forced timelines.
Never Get Stuck Again
Get personal answers during monthly live Q&As with Tristan and find support in a private global community. You're never doing this alone.
- 10th Anniversary Bonus Bundle
You'll also get these 4 courses for FREE
When you enroll in ‘From Basics To Grand Prix’ today, you don’t just get the 13 training Modules. You’ll also unlock full access to all 4 of our specific bonus courses (a combined value of €276) completely free of charge.
BONUS #1
Online Training 'Mental Performance'
Your mindset is half the ride. This training helps you build the mental resilience and focus you need to stay calm, confident, and in harmony with your horse, whether you’re schooling at home or competing under pressure.
Value: €99
INCLUDED
BONUS #2
Perfect Connection Challenge
A good connection starts with trust in the hand of the rider and forwardness. This course helps you achieve the perfect connection with practical exercises and know-how
Value: €99
INCLUDED
BONUS #3
Warm up Mini Course
Every great ride starts with a good warm up session. Learn how top riders warm up, their horse and find you what you should and shouldn’t do during warm up. Find out how to get your horse supple without riding “low and round”.
Value: €39
INCLUDED
BONUS #4
Masterclass: How to score better at Medium Level
Bridge the gap between training and the test. Discover how to achieve higher scores at competition and get exercises that will help you improve the balance you need at Medium level.
Value: €39
INCLUDED
- Total Bonus Value: €276
Yours absolutely FREE when you enroll in ‘From Basics to Grand Prix’
Supported every step of the way
Guidance when you need it most
We're Here to Help
Whether you have a technical question or need help finding the right video, our friendly support team is here to ensure you have the best possible experience.
Personal Feedback on Videos
Never get stuck. Ask your questions during the live monthly Q&A sessions or send in short videos of your training sessions to get precise, personal feedback from Rien to help you and your horse move forward.
Share and Grow Together
Get access to our private global community with over 10,8k members. Connect with like-minded equestrians, and celebrate your breakthroughs in a safe and supportive environment.
Get LIFETIME Access to 'From Basics to Grand Prix'
Enjoy 24/7 access to Rien’s training with your lifetime access. Train whenever it suits your schedule, allowing your horse to learn without forced timelines.
Ten years of great results
They can do it, and so can you!
“He now responds well to my aids and no longer walks behind the vertical.” – Emmie
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 some 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.
You are never alone! As a member, you get access to our private global community of over 10,880 riders. Plus, Rien hosts live Q&A sessions where you can ask your specific questions and even submit videos for feedback.
Nope, you can pay in 1 installment (or klarna) and you’ll get unlimited access.
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.
Unhappy with the results?
Within 30 days, send an email to info@rsriding.com, and you will receive a full refund from us.
- Anniversary Offer - 81% OFF
Join From Basics to Grand Prix Today
Lock in your lifetime access and all free bonuses before the doors close.
10,880+ MEMBERS
What you get Today:
- Lifetime Access Solid Foundation Course€997 Value
- Lifetime Access Perfect Balance Course€199 Value
- Lifetime Access Grand Prix Course €99 Value
- Bonus #1 Online Training 'Mental Performance' €99 Value
- Bonus #2 Warm up mini Course €39 Value
- Bonus #3 Perfect Connection Challenge €99 Value
- Bonus #4 How to score better at Medium Level €39 Value
-
€773
now €149
+ LIFETIME ACCESS!
Or pay in 2 installments of €79
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Try it completely risk-free. If it doesn't transform your horse, simply email us within 30 days for a full refund.