Jenny and Barrie Rolfe
Classical Communications

Tel 01769 540774

enquiries@spanishdressagehorses.co.uk
www.spanishdressagehorses.com

Jenny has spent a lifetime studying the ways of horses. Her training has taken Delfin and Maestu (her Andalusian stallions) to Portugal for training with Classical Masters, Antonio Borba Monteiro (Chief Instructor at the Portugese School of Equestrian Art) and Maestro Luis Valenca, in Lisbon. This, combined with training under some of the UK's top trainers, such as Paul Fielder, Isobel Wissells and Pammy Hutton, gives Jenny a huge wealth of experience and knowledge on which to draw. She has also been influenced by Nuno Oliverio, Sylvia Loch, Reiner Klimke and Paul Belasik.

These methods, together with Jenny's own insight and experience form the basis of Classical Communications, a system of training from 'join up' to advanced skills. Jenny is approved to teach Antonio Borba Monteiro's methods in England and has evolved a system of teaching - a logical progression from ground work to advanced riding skills, keeping in harmony with the horse to use his pride - not stress - to work with the rider.

Photos, top right : Jenny training with Delfin under direction of Antonio Borba. Top left: Antonio Borba with a stallion

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Jenny aims to create an ambiance of calm throughout training which will not only facilitate your development, but help you gain a deeper understanding of your horse and his relationship with you. Jenny's Andalusian stallions, Delfin and Maestu, are both advanced level Schoolmasters and take part in ridden demonstrations. Delfin is available as a Schoolmaster for lunge lessons or further teaching. He is the perfect teacher to gain sensitivity in communications.

Clinics and Demonstrations involve...
Loose Work, Loose Jumping, Lungeing, Work in Hand, Basic Training Under Saddle, Lateral Movements, Development of Collected Paces, Flying Changes, Pirouettes, Passage and Piaffe, Development of Breathing Techniques for Training

Location in Spain...
‘We are currently living in the heartland of the Spanish horse, near to Ronda, located amongst the most beautiful mountains in Spain. We are only a few minutes from Ronda and within an hour of the Royal School in Jerez and also Seville. Clients and friends can enjoy not only the spectacular scenery and unique ambience of Ronda but can visit stud farms in the area, local events and shows dedicated to the Spanish horse. Sicab is held annually in Seville and the Sunshine Tour in Jerez.. These are just two of many exciting events held all through the year’. Local airports are Malaga, Seville and Jerez. Come and meet our three stallions in the country of their heritage.’

For more information on Jenny Rolfe's clinics and tuition, please email enquiries@spanishdressagehorses.co.uk

Delfin is a 16hh, 13 year old, silver grey advanced dressage PRE Graded Andalusian Stallion, bred at the World famous stud of Pedro Cardenas. He is sired by Taifa, who is by VASALLO II, the most prized Andalusian sire in the history of the breed.

Delfin's dam, Nervosa, is from the Agente/Maluso bloodlines, represented in the Spanish Olympic Dressage team previously by EVENTO and more recently, winning the Silver Medal with INVASOR. Delfin is closely related to SPANISH TEAM OLYMPIC STALLION ‘ EVENTO’  through both stallions, AGENTE and MALUSO.

Delfin has truly athletic paces and was a bull fighting horse in Spain. He was well loved at Talland where he spent some time in training and his nature demands the lightest of riding aids - breathing and balance. Jenny has spent time training with Delfin in Lisbon, with Antonio Borba Monteiro (Chief Instructor at the Portugese School of Equestrian Art) where Delfin was admired for his exceptional talent in training. He has joie-de-vivre in his training and works loose, without tack, from the ground, with only body language and breathing as communications.

Jenny will be happy to demonstrate Delfin's skills, extreme beauty and exceptional personality. Delfin's role at present is to show the result of Jenny's training system in clinics and demonstrations.

Maestu is a 16hh, 8 year old dark bay PRE Graded Andalusian Stallion, bred at the prestigious stud of Senorio de Barian. His sire, Gaucho III, is a top international dressage stallion and the most famous Andalusian stallion in America.

Maestu is a magnificent horse, winning top awards in Spain, including Finalist at SICAB 2000 (which is the largest show in the world for Andalusians). Both sides of his pedigree represent numerous leading Show and international dressage bloodlines. His dam, Oficiala XIII is the dam of many winners in best movement classes.

Maestu is sired by  International   dressage stallion  GAUCHO 111   (short listed AMERICAN OLYMPIC TEAM).GAUCHO  111 is sired by PANADERO  V111 , who was also the sire of   INVASOR 11 (Silver Medal team OLYMPIC TEAM). Maestu is also related to INVASOR through his highly successful dam line.

Maestu is a hugely talented horse who can demonstrate many skills in hand and under saddle. He adores jumping. His training began with Jenny and he is a testament to the methods she is developing. Maestu has been in training in Lisbon under the direction of Classical Maestro, Luis Valenca. He was very taken with Maestu's beauty and extreme trainability. Maestu has elevated paces with amazing cadence and rhythm - ideal for dressage competition. He is currently used with Delfin to demonstrate Jenny's Classical training and visitors are welcome (by appointment) to see his superb, kind, generous nature, along with his beauty and paces under saddle.

Comments made about Maestu:
'The most beautiful stallion I have ever seen.' Professional Trainer
'A Spanish version of the famous dressage horse "Rembrandt".' Professional Trainer

CLICK HERE FOR FEATURE: CLASSICAL COMMUNICATIONS -
'Progression from basic training and introducing lateral movements', by JENNY ROLFE

CONTACT
JENNY ROLFE

Email
enquiries@spanishdressagehorses.co.uk

Jenny and Barrie Rolfe
Classical Communications


Tel 01769 540774

www.spanishdressagehorses.com