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."