Riders of any standard, with any type of horse, can arrange to have lessons according to Philippe Karl's philosophy by contacting their nearest licensed teacher.
What is a licensed teacher?
To gain the title of licensed teacher of the School of Légèreté, a student (who must already be an experienced and dedicated riding teacher) must complete the three-year basic training course and pass a rigorous final exam.
Each successful student receives a certificate that authorises them to officially teach this riding philosophy in the name of Philippe Karl. As this training concept is legally protected by patent against plagiarism, distortions or arbitrary, unauthorised use, no one may refer to the School of Légèreté or the lessons of Philippe Karl without having received the corresponding certificate. NB: the certificate may be withdrawn on grounds of violations of the ethical principles of the Ecole de Légèreté (see “Twisted Truths of Modern Dressage”).
Sometimes there are people who make reference to Philippe Karl's teaching in their advertising but who have not passed his exam and may not even have had much, if any, direct contact with him. Please make sure to always check the appropriate qualifications!
Licensed Teachers
The names and contact addresses of all UK based riding teachers who have successfully completed the course and passed the exam and are therefore authorised to teach the philosophy of Légèreté are listed below:
Derek Clark | The Holistic Equitation Centre Grange Farm Preston Capes Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3TQ | 01327 36170007803 196266 www.holisticequitation.co.uk |
Mark Fuller | North West | 07766 144701 |
Becky Holden | 07815 739855 | |
Catherine Marshall | Whitesands Equestrian Brandsmill Broxmouth By Dunbar, EH42 1RU | 07791 445218 whitesands-equestrian.com |
Nikki Stephens | Burcott Riding Centre Burcott Lane Somerset, BA5 1NQ | 07866 596109 www.burcottridingcentre.co.uk |
Liana Upton | 07932 186444 |
Teachers who are currently in training
The following riding teachers are working towards their exams:
Merrigan Burton | Derbyshire/Cheshire | 07910 374443 |
Jo Clark | The Holistic Equitation Centre Grange Farm Preston Capes Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 3TQ | 01327 36170007976 942254 www.holisticequitation.co.uk |
Josh Daly | Model Farm Training and Dressage Shillington, SG5 3NA Hertfordshire/Bedfordshire | 07810 103790 |
Kat Layfield | Sussex | 07816 512911 www.thinkingequitation.com |
Kate Sandel | Devon | 07816 82625801404 871549 softandsound.org |
