Since the beginning of the s Alex has been working intensively on the traditions and riding style of the California Vaquero Horsemanship or old Californian riding style. Classic European equestrian art before the HDV 12 as well as games and fun with the horse on the ground and in the saddle are also part of his passions and his repertoire.
His goal is to train horses as extensively, creatively and correctly as possible, so that they can enjoy the best of health into old age and enjoy working together. For Alex, every horse should keep and develop its own character โ important to him is the practical reference to riding in order to convey the meaningfulness of his actions to the horse.
Five very different horses from years 1 stallion, 1 mare and 3 geldings in different training levels, which they call their best teacher, are what Alex and his partner Nina call their own. Alex has dealt intensively with different riding styles and techniques. He worked together with a lot of well known horsemen and acquired an immense knowledge, which he communicates in courses and seminars throughout Europe on various topics.
Alex not only teaches riders on horseback in a practical way, but also convinces in theory lectures on various topics. Constant further training and exchange with recognized trainers are extremely important to him. Impulses from course with well known trainers from different riding styles flow into his daily work with horses and prove his great interest in both the origins of Vaquero Horsemanship as well as classic European equestrian art.
Alex Zell combines the similarities of these riding styles in a playful way paired with an extraordinary wealth of knowledge about riding and horses in his lessons. Another focus of his work is working with horses on cattle.
