ZABOU specializes in Dressage and Eventing, offering lessons for Teens and Adults of all levels who wish to further their skills or want to compete. All riders are taught on a private basis and all breeds are welcome.

In all disciplines, Correct Basics are a MUST for any rider wanting to be successful training and competing their horses.

Zabou's lessons in both Dressage or Jumping, focus on correct basics: effective position and seat, elastic hand and precise use of the aids. You will learn how to ride your horse with an understanding of his instinctive behavior as well as understanding the biomechanics of his gaits and conformation.

The horse is seldom at fault for the issues coming up during training. Most of the time he is confused by our signals or feeling overwhelmed by exercises he may not be ready for mentally or physically. Zabou will teach you how to address these issues with a non confrontational and rewarding approach.

BIO:
Zabou was born and raised in France . She started riding at age 11, passed the French equivalent of the "A" Pony Club rating at 16 and proceeded to compete in Show jumping in the 4' classes.

In 1987 she moved to the US to work with Yves & Christine Sauvignon at Oakridge Stables in Santa Rosa CA. The following 18 years included a lifetime of experiences: coaching riders from Elementary though Advanced, training young horses and caring for FEI level horses. During these years, she Evented up to Preliminary and competed at 3 rd level in Dressage.

In 2005 Zabou started her own business "Fleur De Lys Farm".

Zabou is currently teaching at Santa Rosa Equestrian center.