Dominique and Debra Barbier, classical dressage trainers and clinicians, also offering personalized equestrian tours, Lusitano sales, advice, and breeding.

Clinics

Dominique's French classical training perpetuates 400 years of knowledge that has been specifically handed down from trainer to trainer. Dominique and Debra Barbier are sought-after clinicians who work worldwide. Each clinic is customized to suit the needs of the participants and will include Dominique and/or Debra and the riders themselves working and riding the horses in private sessions, i.e. one-on-one, and clinics are a minimun of three days. The differences in horse and rider after just one day are remarkable.

Naturally, their clinic schedule is extremely busy so priority is awarded to those clients wishing to host a minimum of three clincs per year, which is strongly recommended for optimizing the benefits to horse and rider in terms of on-going progression.

According to Dominique Barbier, “When we encounter a difficulty, we always go back to the question 'do you want to dance with me,' because the mental agreement of the horse is fundamental. For the trainer, a clear mental image of what he wants is similarly important. As a horse's familiarity with a dance grows, he understands what is required and will enjoy it. Softness and comprehension is primordial. Understanding the needs of the horse with a lot of compassion will allow you to progress rapidly."

If you do not find a clinic in your area from the following list of regular hosts, please refer to the section 'For Hosts' and/or e-mail Barbier Farm for further information.

BRAZIL
CANADA
Alberta
   Edmonton
British Columbia
   Vancouver Island
FRANCE
GERMANY
SWITZERLAND
USA
California
   Healdsburg
Connecticut
   Clinton
Illinois
   Chicago
   Grayslake
Indiana
   Indiannapolis
New Jersey
   Blairestown
   Flemington
Ohio
   Hartville
Oregon
   Bend
Utah
   Salt Lake City
Virginia
   Woodstock

5943 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg, Ca 95448