Lise LeBlanc is a retired career professional educator of 25 years, in Ontario Canada, and lifetime equestrian of many disciplines. Along side, Lise has over the years academically  studied classical equitation from ancient Greece's  Xenophon through to the renaissance Masters of Classical method, Pluvinel, Duke of  Newcastle, De La Guérinière, Baucher, General L'Hotte, Alois Podhajski and many others. Lise is a passionate educator of Classical Method and active promoter of a revival of proper classical foundations in modern riding. Today, Lise  teaches clinics in Classical Dressage and Working Equitation, and trains  horses of different breeds/ ages / conformation and levels of training. Lise is a former Canadian and USAWE  Working Equitation Judge, and offers programs to clients in Canada and internationally teaching methods of classical foundations as they support the sport of Working Equitation. Lise is a firm believer in ongoing education, as well as a passionate proponent for ethical training methods that improve the human / horse relationship in modern riding and sport at all levels. Lise presently travels the world learning ethical training methods and is schooling under contemporary Masters with common passion for classical training, including including Peter Acton, John Lassetter, Frank Grelo, Juan José Verdugo Camacho, Nuno Cavaco.  The biggest influence in Lise's training is the late Master Nuno Oliveira, by his descriptive written works, by his ingenious and gifted example of lightness, and through his loyal students that Lise has worked with.

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Currently Lise is studying with Portuguese Equestrian Master, Nuno Cavaco,  in Portugal, and in Canada. Nuno Cavaco is a highly gifted Master of classical method. He is a retired trainer of 25  years with the Royal Portuguese School of Equestrian Art where he became known for his kind, sensitive training. Nuno's compassionate approach to teaching and training horses, and his technical expertise is something which is direly missing from today's equestrian landscape.

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Lise is an expert at developing and delivering program, presenting information, making profound connections between riders and horses, and meeting a variety of student needs. Lise specializes in connection, relaxation and relationship. Lise is also a certified Yoga instructor  adding a unique approach to understanding biomechanics, alignment, balance, release, and relaxation; all vital concepts in both Yoga and riding. 

 

Lise trains horses in French Classical Dressage and Working Equitation in Ontario, Canada. 

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