Virginie Dubus, #1 female in the world in working equitation!
Her riding philosophy
Virginie's riding is deeply rooted in the classical Portuguese tradition. Her horses are known for:
Lightness in the hand.
Excellent self-carriage and collection.
Powerful engagement of the hindquarters.
Precision in obstacle work.
Calmness and harmony between horse and rider.
She places great emphasis on developing a horse that remains relaxed and balanced while performing technically demanding manoeuvres such as gates, bridges, side-pass, rein-back, flying changes, garrocha work, and speed obstacles.
Competition horses
Her best-known horse is:
Hero des Nawies – a Lusitano stallion with whom she achieved her World Championship placing and World No. 1 ranking. (Ligue Equestre Wallonie Bruxelles)
She has also competed successfully with:
Falcão
Vendaval, whom she qualified for the 2024 European Championships. (Ligue Equestre Wallonie Bruxelles)
Why riders value her clinics
Virginie's clinics focus on building the foundations before tackling the obstacles. Riders typically work on:
Classical dressage for Working Equitation.
Collection and balance.
Straightness and lateral work.
Rider position and independent seat.
Obstacle techniques.
Improving communication and confidence between horse and rider.
Her teaching style is known for being clear, methodical, and suitable for riders who want to improve both their dressage and obstacle phases.
For riders preparing for the Working Equitation Nationals, training with Virginie is an opportunity to learn directly from one of the world's most accomplished competitors and coaches, particularly if the goal is to improve scores in both the dressage and ease-of-hand (manoeuvrability) phases.
Returns to Australia for a clinic in Working equitation at Wildcroft Equine Educational Centre in Yea.
Dates 15-18 October. Learn more from the best!
2 lessons a day, only available to 5 people! $2500
1 lesson each day shared with a friend $ 1250.00 per person
Contact Grace Lamers SMS 0407882935 or em: grace@wildcroftestate.com