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D.Francisco has been breeding and training Lusitano horses for over 30 years. As a young man he trained with Mestres Nuno Oliveira and David Ribeiro Telles and he is passionate about conserving classical principles for the benefit of all horses and riders.

Riders of all levels, seeking the quest for lightness, are welcomed to his classical riding school at Quinta do Archino - 45 minutes north of Lisbon.

D.Francisco is a natural teacher with a keen sense of exactly what each rider needs in order to prgress...some riders say that they learn more here in 1 week than they have done in many years of riding previously at home. For many it is indeed a life changing experience.

Here the learning does not stop outside the school gates...so much more is confrmed and enhanced through relaxed conversation and discussion...around the dining table or by the poolside or on the way to see the mares and foals on the farm.

Fluent in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese, D.Francisco has a wonderful feast of stories to tell which he delivers with a perfect blend of passion and humour.

If you want to improve your riding and reach a deeper understanding of classical dressage, then this is the place to come to...and this is the man to teach you.