Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Art Foundation, in partnership with the Portuguese School of Equestrian Art, proudly presents Harmony in Motion: Classical Foundations, Modern Expression, the first U.S. appearance of the world-renowned Portuguese School of Equestrian Art. This two-day celebration combines classical horsemanship, educational sessions, live performances, and curated experiences to benefit Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts Foundation.
- Lower School & Haute École:
Technique Workshop: Explore the progression from basic gaits and transitions to advanced collected movements, with expert instruction on rider position, aids, and building the horse’s strength and self-carriage.
To join us for Harmony in Motion, we ask that all guests make a donation to the Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit. Your contribution not only grants you entry but also helps preserve and share the art of classical horsemanship.
Donate and register below:
Program Highlights
- Featured Performances:
Watch master riders from the Portuguese School of Equestrian Arts and Sons of the Wind Lusitano schoolmasters execute the signature haute école movements (piaffe, passage, and more) demonstrating the pinnacle of classical dressage and the deep trust between horse and rider.
- Experiential Activations:
Get up close to Lusitano schoolmasters in a dedicated photo-op zone and learn directly from their handlers about temperament, care, and daily routines.
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- Lunging & Work in Hand Workshop:
Learn foundational groundwork on the lunge line, discovering how these exercises build balance, rhythm, and responsiveness before under-saddle training begins.
- Airs Above the Ground & Training Best Practices Workshop:
Gain insight into training the levade, courbette, and capriole, alongside guidance on conditioning protocols and ethical training methods that prioritize equine health.
- All Access Experience:
Network with maestros, breeders, and equestrian connoisseurs, with a moderated Q&A on breeding standards, training philosophies, and the future of classical riding.
Sunday 1p-5p:
Open to the public, free, demonstration from the Portuguese riding school
Saturday September 27:
8a-5p Clinic w/ Portuguese Riding School $50 recommended donation to reserve a spot/ticket.
Sunday September 28:
Morning (8-12) clinic day 2 $25 recommended donation
While Vitor Silva and Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Art has been teaching the art of classical dressage and specializing in Lusitanos for 30 years, our Foundation is brand new—and we are proud to be the first in the United States to host the world reknown Portuguese Riding School.
This allows us to bring the rich heritage of Portugal and the artistry of the Lusitano horse to the greater American audiences.
We’re raising funds to preserve classical dressage and celebrate the Lusitano horse—an enduring symbol of Portugal’s cultural heritage.
Your financial support helps make this event possible and ensures the future of classical dressage.
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference. Thank you for helping us carry on this legacy.
