Vitor began his equestrian education at a very young age in his home country of Portugal. Encouraged by his father, family friends, and Master Frank Grelo, Vitor spent many years diligently pursuing his passion and established himself as an internationally known Master.

Recognizing the need for a European Classical Dressage riding school in the United States, Vitor established Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts in 1997 in New Hampshire. Sons of the Wind has since moved to Merrimac, MA and opened a second facility in Loxahatchee, FL.














Vitor’s training and teaching is grounded in his philosophy: the best teachers are the horses.

From in-hand work, under saddle or on long-lines, Vitor teaches his students that while masters or trainers can share their knowledge and explain the technical aspects of riding, each rider must open themselves to feel the horse’s movements, responses and needs. Vitor strives to develop an intuitive feel in his students so that harmony between horse and rider can be achieved.

Vitor began his equestrian education at a very young age in his home country of Portugal. Encouraged by his father, family friends, and Master Frank Grelo, Vitor spent many years diligently pursuing his passion and established himself as an internationally known Master.

Recognizing the need for a European Classical Dressage riding school in the United States, Vitor established Sons of the Wind School of Equestrian Arts in 1997 in New Hampshire. Sons of the Wind has since moved to Merrimac, MA and opened a second facility in Loxahatchee, FL.

Vitor’s training and teaching is grounded in his philosophy: the best teachers are the horses.

From in-hand work, under saddle or on long-lines, Vitor teaches his students that while masters or trainers can share their knowledge and explain the technical aspects of riding, each rider must open themselves to feel the horse’s movements, responses and needs. Vitor strives to develop an intuitive feel in his students so that harmony between horse and rider can be achieved.