DUNDLOD RIDERS CLINIC
Connection - Communication
Building a True Partnership with your horse
Experience the Horse Differently
Groundwork - Classical Dressage
Working Equitation - Garrocha
A 5-Day Immersive Experience
with Francesca Kelly
& Marc Silvestri
đ Dundlod Fort âą Rajasthan âą India
Why This Clinic Is Different
Most riding clinics focus primarily on technique.
At Dundlod Riders Clinic,
we begin with something deeper:
Connection - Communication and Trust
Through groundwork, Classical Dressage, Working Equitation and Garrocha exercises, you will improve your riding skills and become a more effective partner for your horse
True horsemanship is not about controlling your horse.It is about learning to work with him.
What you will learn
Each exercise has a clear purpose.It's not about riding only. It's about understanding your horse and learning how to respond with calmness, confidence and consciousness
The goal is simple: to become a rider that your horse can understand and trust.
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đż Working Equitation & Garrocha
đż Clear Communication
Turn technique into practical horsemanship
Work with obstacles, serpentines, bridges, poles and garrocha exercises that develop coordination, focus and subtle communication.
Why it matters: These exercises improve precision, confidence and responsiveness while making learning enjoyable for both horse and rider.
đż Rider Energy & Self-Awareness
đż Groundwork & Preparation
Make your aids easier for the horse to understand
Discover how timing, intention, body language and correct use of the aids create clarity and confidence.
Why it matters: Confused signals create resistance.
Clear communication creates cooperation.
đż. Classical Dressage Foundations
đż. Focus, Confidence & Partnership
Ride with more balance, precision and effectiveness.
Develop a better seat, clearer aids and improved understanding of balance, rhythm and straightness.
Why it matters: Better fundamentals improve performance in every discipline and every competition.
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Meet the Team
đ Francesca Kelly
Lead Instructor
Founder of the Marwari Horse Society and internationally recognised for her work in preserving and promoting the Marwari horse. Francesca brings decades of experience in horsemanship, rider development and the heritage of the Marwari horse.
đ Marc Silvestri
Lead Instructor
Equestrian Activity Developer and international clinician with more than 25 years of experience in horse training, rider development and horse-human communication. Marc specialises in connection, communication and practical horsemanship.
đ Thakur Bonnie Singh Dundlod
Host & Organiser
With 45 years of leadership in equestrian sports, Bonnie Dundlod is a pioneer of horse safaris in India, Co-Founder of the IHSI and the National Confederation of Indigenous Horse Societies, and President of the Rajasthan Equestrian Association.
đ Sushil Kumar
Equestrian Coordinator
An accomplished Endurance and Tent Pegging medallist, Sushil serves as Chef dâEquipe of Dundlod Safari Stables and contributes his practical expertise to the organisation and smooth running of the clinic.
The First Dundlod Riders Clinic
Participants from different backgrounds came together for five days of learning, riding and sharing their passion for horses.
Who Is This Clinic For?
â Leisure riders
â Competitive riders
â Riders interested in classical dressage and working equitation
â Riders seeking better communication and partnership with their horse
â Riders wishing to improve confidence, precision and effectiveness
Upcoming Dundlod Riders Clinics
New dates will be announced soon
đ Dundlod Fort - Rajasthan - India
Places will remain limited to preserve the personal and immersive nature of the experience.
Interested in joining us? Register your interest now and be among the first to receive the new dates and booking information.
Connection first.
Performance follows.
Be Among the First to Know
Leave your details now and we will keep you personally informed about:
â Upcoming clinic dates
â Programme and daily schedule
â Riding your own horse or a Dundlod school horse
â Accommodation at Dundlod Fort
â Availability and booking information
Prefer to speak with us directly? Contact Dundlod Safari Stables on WhatsApp: +91 98290 12176