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CRA Team

THE KEYSTONE TO ACHIEVING YOUR RIDING GOALS

You are in competent, safe hands when visiting The Classical Riding Academy.

We welcome riders of all levels from Grand Prix riders to those who have never ridden or who have lost their confidence in the saddle.

We have excellent facilities and a team who will support your riding journey, so

 if you have a love of horses than you have stumbled fortuitously upon the right place.

NATASHA OLIVANT
(FOUNDER)

With a wealth of knowledge on Classical Horsemanship and the Equestrian Arts, Natasha is passionate about developing the synergy between horse and rider. As an Applied Equine Behaviour specialist, she is committed to welfare and training methods that understand and respect the horse, whilst enabling riders to maximise their potential using posture and biomechanical understanding. 

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Press

THE CLASSICAL RIDING ACADEMY IN THE MAGAZINES

National magazines (including Horse and Hound, Horse and Rider, and more) have featured The Classical Riding Academy within their publications. The articles have focused on the Academy's beautiful herd of Iberian Horses, Natasha’s unique style of teaching, with particular focus on Classical Dressage, through to what makes The Classical Riding Academy different from more traditional riding establishments.

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Delighted to have been featured in January's issue of Horse & Rider, grab a copy to read all about our founder Natasha and our stunning herd of Iberian horses!

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ABSOLUTELY visited the Classical Riding Academy to see how founder Natasha Olivant has created something a little different... a more enlightened way of teaching.

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COMING SOON

Gallery and Media

Past and Present

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