What People Say
Yentl Brys
"Lessons with Mattia have been a real game-changer for me and my horse. Before starting with him, I struggled to find the right rhythm with Helsinki and to tackle oxers effectively. What makes his method stand out is how he thinks outside the box and pays attention to every little detail—not just the horse, but also the rider. I really appreciate that lessons aren’t strictly limited to one hour, but rather focused on solving the issue at hand. This has given me much more inspiration on how to work with Helsinki. I especially loved the pole exercises, which helped me improve my canter and positioning. Plus, his approach made me feel completely guided and listened to during every session. I highly recommend him to anyone who truly wants to improve!”
Nathan Van Loock
"Before working with Mattia, my horse struggled to gallop correctly, and we couldn't find the right connection. What really stood out in his teaching was his attention to small details: he started by correcting my position and balance before even focusing on the horse. That made a huge difference. Another thing I really appreciated was that lessons don’t end until the problem is solved—you keep working until you get the right result. Over time, Quivala has become much easier to ride and more responsive. Mattia is also great at creating those 'aha' moments: I’ll never forget when he told me, ‘Come on the pole another 10,000 times’… and that was exactly what helped me improve! Plus, the exercises he gave me to practice on my own between lessons were extremely useful. If you're looking for a trainer who truly cares about the details and tailors the training to your needs, Mattia is the right choice!"
Tomas Nys
"Before starting lessons with Mattia, I had lost a lot of confidence in myself. Thanks to his support, I’ve regained my self-belief and now feel much more comfortable in the saddle. What makes his teaching method truly unique is that he always thinks together with the rider and helps create a real partnership with the horse. This approach made me feel guided and involved in every step of the process. His lessons are structured in a very effective way: he works on a problem until it’s solved, even if it takes extra time. Since we started working on my horse, he has been improving a lot and has become a great jumper. I have always felt heard and supported in every session. Mattia’s lessons are not like those of other instructors—they are definitely better. I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my riding. Now I feel much more confident, and I’m finally riding like the rider I’ve always wanted to be. One of the breakthrough moments for me was working on pole exercises and canter work. That’s when I truly understood some key aspects of my riding. The exercises Mattia assigns after lessons have also been extremely useful. Now I see my distances better, I feel my horse more naturally, and he is more relaxed—he’s even starting to jump like a real pro."
Mathilde Delarue
"When I started working with Mattia, my mare was very difficult to understand during training, and I had lost my connection with her. What I immediately appreciated is that Mattia really takes the time to understand both the horse and the rider, without ever using a standardized approach. Every lesson is personalized, and we work on a problem until it is completely solved, without rushing — and for me, that was essential. I felt guided and listened to, even though he sometimes jokes that I don't work hard enough! Lesson after lesson, I learned to be much more in tune with my mare, finally managing to build a real partnership. There wasn't a specific exercise that triggered everything, but rather the entirety of his method that allowed me to progress. Even the exercises he suggests for working between lessons have been very productive and have helped me continue to improve on my own. I truly recommend Mattia to anyone who wants to seriously improve while staying in tune with their horse."
Marie Decrem
"When I started training with Mattia, my confidence was almost at zero. I felt like I was ruining my horse and couldn’t give her what she needed. Jumping a course felt like just hoping things would go well — I had no idea what I was doing or what kind of strategy was behind it. I was honestly surprised, in a good way: it made me realize how much I had missed out on proper training over the years. I absolutely love the way Mattia explains every detail and how it affects my riding. Going back to the basics made me realize how much there was to work on, and the way he builds confidence step by step — instead of pushing through fear — was exactly what I needed. After just three lessons, I already feel a huge difference. I love that we focus on one thing at a time and keep working on it until both me and my horse really understand it. I’ve never felt more guided and listened to. When something goes wrong, I finally get an explanation. When I ask questions, he never makes me feel “dumb” — everything is explained clearly and it all makes sense.
Finding distances was always one of my biggest struggles and it really affected my riding. But now, for the first time in my life, I truly get it. Every detail has meaning now. I even tell my parents after every lesson how happy I am that I finally understand what I’m doing.
And yes — I do all the exercises at home too. And every time, I feel improvement. I’m really, really happy I found such a great trainer."
