monday

"It is rare to see a rider who is truly passionate about the horse and his training, taking a profound interest in dressage with self-abnegation, and making this extraordinarily subtle work one of the dominant motivations of his life."

Nuno Oliveira, Reflections on Equestrian Art

what is so impressive about Oliveira is the quality of stillness he possesses, he appears not just very well balanced, but still, even when giving the horse complex cues.