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A life dedicated to horses<\/h2>\n

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I am Oriol Badia<\/strong>, the technical director of Ob Equestrian Team.<\/p>\n

My passion for horses began in childhood when a relative owned an equestrian center, and my parents and I would visit on weekends. Every chance I got, I would ride a pony (and the more rebellious it was, the more fun I had!). Over the years, I developed a deep bond with these incredible animals.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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From vocation to professional training<\/h2>\n

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At the age of 14, I sought out a riding school closer to home to train regularly, and by 16, I was certain that I wanted to dedicate my professional life to this world.<\/p>\n

I obtained my T\u00e9cnico 1<\/strong> Certification at Club H\u00edpic Collserola (Sant Cugat del Vall\u00e8s, Barcelona), which allowed me to train as a rider at a stable in Cardedeu, working closely with Jan Nivelle. There, I gained valuable experience riding high-level schoolmasters. Later, I moved to Mallorca to work at Yeguada Es Fangar<\/strong> (Felanitx, near Manacor), a renowned Hanoverian horse breeding farm. It was there where I had the opportunity to learn from Adolfo Mart\u00ednez de Bujo<\/strong>, a master of piaffe and passage.<\/p>\n

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A parenthesis to grow and come back stronger<\/h2>\n

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After this period, I stepped away from the equestrian world for two years to focus on personal growth. When I returned, I moved to Germany to work at Gest\u00fct Lewitz<\/strong>, the prestigious breeding farm of Paul Schockem\u00f6hle<\/strong>, where I gained extensive experience working with young horses. Later, I relocated to France, working in private stables while also earning my T\u00e9cnico 2 Certification in Dressage at CAVA Horse<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Back home: Tarragona, 2021<\/h2>\n

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Eventually, I returned to Spain, settling in Tarragona in 2021. With over 20 years of experience in the equestrian world and more than 10 years of professional experience<\/strong>, I have had the privilege of training with top international riders in Dressage and Show Jumping. I apply all this knowledge and experience to the training of my students<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Let’s talk about your next challenge!<\/h2>\n

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If you want to learn more about our team and philosophy, feel free to contact us.<\/p>\n

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