Had a fantastic lesson with Anne -Sylvie recently at a clinic kindly held at Sue Joys near York, I found her very encouraging/ enthusiastic with a really keen eye for detail, correcting the riders seat / position, training in a methodical easy to understand method, with great empathy shown to the horse, her corrections were very on point and delivered in an easy to understand constructive manner, my horse felt much more open / genuine in the frame as corrections were made throughout the session. Highly recommend her and would love to see her back in our area in the UK. 🥰
(Verity Franks, Clinic York 21./22.11.25)
Really enjoyed my lesson with Anne-Sylvie, who not only quickly identified the key issues we needed to address, but also made a significant improvement to our way of going with some useful take away tips.
Would highly recommend her. She’s a talented instructor & passionate about improving both horse & rider in an empathetic way.
(Kate Hallit, Clinic York 21./22.11.25)
Just had a fantastic lesson with Anne-Sylvie. She gave me clear & insightful explanations about how my seat & riding aids influenced the horse. Her guidance really helped me understand what I needed to feel.🥰
(Lois Jarvis, Clinic York 21./22.11.25)
Anne-Sylvie is a very experienced and flexible teacher. Despite limited context of my previous experience she was able to very quickly identify a few key areas needing improvement. During our lesson we focused on practical ways of addressing these, meaning I could enjoy immediate improvement to my position and greater awareness on what to work on in the future. I left the lesson empowered and excited to keep practicing with specific advice she had for me. Thank you!
(Lina Ziolek, Clinic Somerford Park, 23.11.25)
In November we were lucky to have a clinic with Anne-Sylvie here at Somerford Park Farm. Anne -Sylvie worked on our positions and balance which in turn improved our horses way of going. Anne-Sylvie is a super patient coach. She explains things clearly and encourages you no matter what level you are at.
If you get the chance of a lesson with her grab the opportunity.
(Sheila Berwitz, Clinic Somerford Park, 23.11.25)
Having been to Monte Velho on holiday we had a few dressage lessons with Anne-Sylvie and all I can say is what an excellent experience we had. Anne-Sylvie had us weighed up in terms of personality and riding ability and the lesson was tailored around these, enabling us to not only enjoy ourselves but improve our riding skills.
Since her decision to leave Portugal, she kept in touch with us and travelled to the UK where we enjoyed a lesson on our own horses, again we were not disappointed and I cannot recommend her highly enough for riders of all abilities looking to improve their riding.
We cannot wait for her return to the UK.
(Brian Adams & Diane Orchid, Clinic Somerford Park, 23.11.25)
Thank you for an eye opening couple of days to realise what an amazing horse I have. After two sessions with Anne-Sylvie I feel my partnership with Otto has gone up a level … amazing!
(Sarah Harrison, Clinic Ivybridge 6./7.12.25)
How lucky to have Anne-Sylvie come to us in the UK. A fabulous clinic with my own horse putting all the practice at MV with her into practice at home. Attention to detail and positivity is key.
(Joanna Johns, Clinic Ivybridge 6./7.12.25)
Intense rider focused training with dramatic results improving the horse's way of going. Anne-Sylvie is an absolute delight, we all left with big smiles on our faces and great influences on our abilities. A much needed breath of fresh air!
(Sarah Mc Ginn, Clinic Halesworth 27./28.10.25)
Really enjoyed my lesson with Anne-Sylvie. She really helped me with my position and this in turn made a tremendous positive difference to my horses overall way of going. I came out of my lesson smiling and cannot wait for another lesson!
(Karen Jones, Clinic Cornwall 24./25.11.25)
Anne-Sylvie is a fabulous coach, very passionate, positive and encouraging. She is particularly good clearly explaining how to ride with your seat to improve your position and the horses way of going. I am so happy I found her and looking forward to the future training with her.
(Laima Davies, Clinic Cornwall 24./25.11.25)
Anne Sylvie is an exceptional riding coach — truly supportive with an eye for detail and clear, thoughtful guidance which makes every session productive and enjoyable.
I’m a rider who has had confidence issues, Her coaching style is clear, patient and effective with an understanding of both horse and riders skill and knows exactly when to increase levels creating a positive learning environment that builds confidence and progression.
Anne Sylvie has helped me make real progress… I would recommend for any rider at all levels
(Maxine Bye, Clinic Halesworth 27./28.10.25)