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We learned the Art of Classical Dressage from over two decades of training with Maestro Nuno Oilveira, both at his beloved Quinta do Brejo in Avessada, Portugal as well as in yearly Dressage Clinics held at the Andalusians De La Parra facilities.
We also have trained with his son and heir to his classical riding legacy, Joao Oliveira (pictured above). We believe Joao Oliveira is the greatest master trainer living today.
At Maestro's Riding School in Portugal after class. He did not realize how young Maritza and Rafael were when we contacted him. Upon our arrival in Portugal, at first he refused to teach us, stating we were simply too young. We begged and after a few tears from Maritza, he agreed to teach us as long as we took at least two riding classes a day, with no complaints, for the entire summer. We took classes two to three times a day, ending up most nights in epsom salts in our small hotel's tub! So began an extraordinary relationship between our family, Maestro Nuno and now his son, Joao Oliveira.
The Parra family with Maestro at the Andalusians De La Parra facilities during one of our yearly Clinics.
Maritza and Rafael taking classes with Maestro.
Taking a class in Maestro's outdoor ring.
Luz and Maestro - Christmas 1987
Maestro and Charles Osborne at Andalusians De La Parra
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