​Quadrille Classes

Riding with others in synchronized patterns is a fun and challenging way to improve your riding.

It requires that riders develop and apply the following:

A grasp of the basics:

• Walk, trot, canter 
• Regulating the stride in all gaits
• Understanding geometric patterns in the arena 
• Riders should know the terminology of all first level dressage requirements

Goals

Some of the skills and behaviors that develop during the Quadrille Classes are:

• Increased proprioception
• Spatial awareness
• Peripheral vision
• Understanding geometric patterns
• Riding safely with others
• Respect and consideration for others
• Clear communication with your horse
• Enjoyment
• Creativity 
• Coping with problems
• Multitasking
• Listening carefully and following instructions
• Supporting others
• Musicality
• A level of fitness

​Riding together builds community and it is a supportive way to expose you and your horse to riding in a group.

Quadrille Classes are held the first Saturday of the month at West Winds Farm between 10am and 12pm.  It is led by Maria.  Each one is different depending on the day and the riders.

You need to sign up each time so Maria can plan the workshop according to the people riding and their horses.​

See the Quadrille flyer for more information.

Learn More

​If you would like to learn more about past performances at West Winds Farm, please see the video of West Winds Equine Dance Company benefit performance and use password: DancingHorses.

Please come and watch the workshop if you are interested! We love having an audience.