A Dressage Clinic with Juan Matute at Woodspring Farm

Knowing the Bloodlines Helps to Make the Connection

“Juan is a real student of the pedigree.” said Kathy, and during the clinic as he observed each horse and evaluated their movement Matute concurred. “I prefer to know the bloodlines of the horses I am teaching.” said Juan. “I always look at the horse and its conformation first but when I know the bloodlines I can often make a connection with the horse quicker.” Matute put his knowledge and eye into selecting six to eight horses a year which he develops on his beautiful equestrian facilities nestled in the picturesque hills in Madrid Spain.

There, an assortment of horse breeds including Warmbloods, Lusitanos, and Pure Spanish (P.R.E.) are available for sale. Many of them have been sold to riders throughout the world where they continue to succeed in the F.E.I. show ring. And he is excited about his next Olympic prospect, who he plans to bring to Wellington for the winter of 2006.