Finding the Right Saddle Fit
The saddle industry brings in millions of dollars in saddle fitting and there are now countless options for flocking, panels, and blocks for your knee and thigh. It can feel overwhelming to find the correct fit with so many options. Here we have broken down the DBarbier saddle design to illustrate the real essential criteria when looking for one of your own.
Upcoming Trip to Brasil – The Dance Partner of Your Dreams Awaits!
You are invited to join Debra and Dominique in Brasil for the Lusitano International Expo, as well as a whirlwind tour of the breeding farms, where you will have the chance to see and even sit on high quality horses before choosing one of your very own.
Fadista Marylou Lawrence to join us for An Evening in Portugal!
As per tradition, we will host our Saturday evening Symposium champagne reception, rider exhibition, and dinner in the barn catered by Dancing Horse Events!
Brazil trip report
Though long overdue, there is much to say about our trip to Brasil in late May/early June. We arrived and went immediately to the show ground for the International Lusitano Expo in Tatui. Our friend, Dr. Clélia Erwenne has done a tremendous job at Hipica Tatui. The...
The Société pour L’Art Equestre website is up!
The webpage for the foundation is up and the video archive and content is growing each week. Have a look and please share with your friends. We will keep you updated about our latest projects, all designed to bring honorable, compassionate, sustainable and enlightened...
New Products
Great deals on product bundles. Visit our shop to see all the amazing books, apparel, saddles and more that are available for purchase.
2018 Schedule
If you are interested in sponsoring a clinic, Dominique works by private treaty with all clinic sponsors. Please contact us for details at (707) 480~5598 or (707) 696~2828 or email barbierfarm@aol.com NEW DATES WILL BE ADDED EACH MONTH. Please contact Debra if you...
March 22 – 24, 2019
THE NEXT SYMPOSIUM will be MARCH 22, 23, & 24! Make plans to join us as we continue to create and expand the teachings of compassionate, sustainable, honorable and enlightened training practices. Our 18th Symposium in October was another marvelous success….come...
Thirteenth Classical Series Symposium!
The dates are set! The reservations are pouring in...make your plans now! Harvest time is super busy here in Sonoma Valley, but it is also a beautiful time of year to visit. Click on the tab above for the Symposium October 2016 for all the details. Stay tuned to the...
An Introduction to Barbier Farms
Watch our new video to understand the philosophy and intent of Dominique and Debra Barbier's enlightened French Classical Dressage. Enjoy! Looking forward to your comments.