Dressage training prioritising the horse’s wellfare

Maria Faria de Carvalho dressage is high quality dressage training for riders of all levels all the way to Grand Prix.

The main focus in Maria’s training is the wellbeing of the horse and riding with as small aids as possible. She focuses on the balance of the horse and teaches riders to use their seat to improve the horse’s movements. The balance of the horse’s body is a key priority in calmness. The mental wellbeing goes hand in hand with the physical wellbeing.

Maria Faria de Carvalho is born in Finland and she has lived in Portugal since 1992. She has competed nationally and internationally in dressage for 12 years.



Having the horse straight and balanced makes him more relaxed and more willing
Maria Faria Carvalho