Mary Rose has been a professional instructor since 1963. She has ridden and studied with numerous great masters of equitation, including Mestre Nuno Oliveira, famed Portuguese riding instructor.
Mary has owned and operated training and breeding facilities and has judged and competed in numerous competitions around the world. She has taught clinics in Ireland, England, Canada and throughout the United states. Mary has also taught classes in breeding, foaling, and handling. She now offers this extensive knowledge and experience to her students.
Mary offers knowledgeable, sympathetic instruction, from the introductory level to Grand Prix, with emphasis on developing a firm, independent seat, and a complete unity with the horse. For the past ten years she has maintained an active clinic schedule in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Virginia and in Europe. Mary Rose focuses on training without force to achieve lightness, grace and a true connection in contemporary dressage... more
Mary has owned and operated training and breeding facilities and has judged and competed in numerous competitions around the world. She has taught clinics in Ireland, England, Canada and throughout the United states. Mary has also taught classes in breeding, foaling, and handling. She now offers this extensive knowledge and experience to her students.
Mary offers knowledgeable, sympathetic instruction, from the introductory level to Grand Prix, with emphasis on developing a firm, independent seat, and a complete unity with the horse. For the past ten years she has maintained an active clinic schedule in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Virginia and in Europe. Mary Rose focuses on training without force to achieve lightness, grace and a true connection in contemporary dressage... more