Every person is driven by a dream, it is the food for our soul.

Do you also dream of a horse that …

met jou wil zijn?

wants to be with you?

is calm in any situation?

is supple and strong?

is light and responsive?

can do complex dressage?

you can work in liberty?

To dream of something you never thought possible, you need inspiration from someone who will show you a different, previously unheard-of way of working with horses.

Who am I?

My name is Kenneth Vansweevelt, your guide to your dream. I will show you a completely new world with horses, a world in which horses are loved, appreciated and understood.
 
Worldwide, I guide people like you who feel a deep passion for their horse and want to build a harmonious, lasting relationship. A relationship in which your horse feels safe, seen and proud. In order to establish this bond I use the philosophy of academic riding to develop the natural movement of your horse into a healthy, powerful, confident and proud (riding) horse.
 
Step by step I will guide you through the world of dressage, from the first gymnastic exercises to the most refined Haute-Ecole dressage. As a recognized Bent Branderup Trainer, I proudly propagate this pure philosophy.

How can I help you?

The Academic Journey

Have you always dreamed of working with your horse in a harmonious way to achieve physical and mental balance?

  • You interact with your horse based on refined communication
  • A process that seems to happen naturally
  • With a horse that feels good physically and mentally
  • Dancing through all the ‘difficult’ dressage exercises
  • Built up in 10 modules

Whether you are a beginner or advanced, you will learn it here.

Instructor Training

Become the instructor your students need.
Being an instructor is not always easy, especially if you also want to stay true to yourself. There you are, in the riding arena with a client and their horse. Exciting? That is certainly possible, because there are always many elements to take into account:

  • Who is my client and what does he or she really need?
  • Are these expectations feasible?
  • What if my instructions are not received correctly?
  • How does the horse feel today, physically and mentally?
  • What if it just doesn’t work out?

In the instructor training you learn to embrace these and other challenges and tackle them with confidence.

A few testimonials

  • What I value most about you as a trainer is that you go far beyond just shouting, "use more inside leg." Where other trainers often simply told me what to do without really explaining why, you always provide the theory behind the exercises. You explain how the horse moves and why a particular exercise works. Because of this, I’ve gained much more understanding and have become more confident in training my horse. Thanks to your guidance and explanations, I feel not only like a better rider but also a better trainer for my horse. I’ve learned to trust my instincts and can now recognize which exercises help my horse become stronger and more supple. And if something doesn’t go well, I now know how to address the problem more effectively. During the lessons, I discuss what I’ve practiced, the challenges I faced, and how I solved them. This approach—where you truly focus on the "why" behind the exercises—has been incredibly valuable to me. In addition, I admire how you always take into account my horse’s abilities and limitations. You know how to bring out the best in her without overburdening her and adapt the training to what she can handle. That gives me confidence and makes the collaboration with my horse even more enjoyable.  

    Nathalie Heylen - Belgium

      Nathalie Heylen  
  • Everything has a "why," both in the training for horse and rider. With attention to the mental and physical aspects of both, Kenneth consistently identifies the weak points to create a touch of magic, even in the simplest things.  

    Lauren Nijskens - Belgium

      Lauren Nijskens
  • Kenneth respects each student’s training method and approach, allowing it to retain its value, while adding his expertise precisely where the combination needs it most to achieve greater balance and harmony.  

    Sara de Wit - Belgium

      Sara de Wit
  • The calm you exude and the way you adapt your approach to each horse make your method truly unique. You give riders the opportunity to gain deeper insights and better understand how the horse's body works, as well as their movements and thought processes. This makes your guidance incredibly valuable.  

    Merel Moens - Belgium

      Merel Moens
  • My horses developed so much during the clinic, not only physically but also mentally. Kenneth has a fantastic way of working with horses, and I truly enjoyed learning from him. His horsemanship embodies a profound amount of love, mindfulness, as well as focus, intention, clear communication, and an excellent example of assertive horse training.  

    Maja Zivanovic - Croatia

      Maja Zivanovic

Choose your path to your dream

You are in control of where your journey takes you. I often notice that miscommunication arises from a lack of mutual understanding, between people and horses. I would love to work with you to get to the core of what really creates a connection.

Do you also want to learn how to train this way?

Discover The Academic Journey and embark on a journey to a deeper connection and harmony with your horse.

Frequently asked questions

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