Instructors

Heidi De Vlieghe

Since childhood, I have had a love for horses.
After spending years in riding schools, searching and growing to become a better horse person, my dream came true in 2010. Together with my husband Kenny and our three sons Yannis, Tiebe and Floris, I run a horse ranch in Nieuwpoort, Belgium, Little HK Ranch. There, we strive daily to keep, care for, and train horses naturally.

A passion from head to hoof! Since 2017, I have been working according to the BAR method of Jossy Reynvoet, which involves performing high school exercises bitless in a harmonious and academic manner. A powerful marriage between connection, relaxation, and biomechanics, in short, everything to keep a horse mentally and physically healthy and trained. My picture was complete when I completed my education as an anatomical trimmer in 2018. No hoof, no horse, literally the basics for a healthy horse!

You can come to me for individual lessons, training, and hoof care. I am convinced that it is worth continuing to invest in the well-being of these majestic animals and am proud to contribute my part.

Heidi can be reached through her website: www.heididevlieghe.be, www.littlehkranch.be.

Jennifer Groß

About Me
Horses have been a constant part in my life. Growing up surrounded by horses Imanaged a small private stable with my mum for over 20 years. I was very lucky to followa dierent path - outside of the boundaries of riding schools and formal systems. A pathguided by softness, respect and without force, harsh equipment, or pressure. Over theyears, I learned from inspiring horse people such as Richard Hinrichs, MichaelDannefelser, Horst Becker and Karin Kattwinkel. They introduced to the baroque ridingand taught me the importance of a balanced rider’s seat and a gentle connection withthe horse.

In 2013, I discovered the world of Academic Art of Riding. It helped my former racehorseto find balance both mentally and physically relax. Two years later, my dream of owninga Knabstrupper came true. I began combining academic principles with Honza Blahasliberty work, which brought a whole new sense of freedom and lightness to my training.After the unexpected loss of my beloved horse, I luckily found my new Knabstrupper,Connor. In 2018, we began exploring the Bitless Art of Riding during our first studentweek in Belgium with Jossy Reynvoet. That week set a milestone, and I still look back onthis inspiring time with great joy. I've also been lucky to learn from Hanna Engström,Mareike Frehse and Ralf Rehse, who add valuable insights to our development. I returnto Belgium very regularly for further learning and since 2021 I participate each year in theBent Branderup clinic organized by Jossy.

In 2022, I successfully completed the Groundwork and Lunging Test, followed by theSquire Test in 2024, and I am proud and truly grateful to be a member of the Knighthoodof Academic Art of Riding.

In 2022, I started my education as a certified equine nutrition consultant at the TWIInstitute with Conny Röhm, allowing me to take a more holistic approach to equinehealth and care.

Since July 2025, I've been named as one of Jossy Reynvoet’s Selected Trainers. TheBitless Art of Riding represents a unique connection between horse and human - built onlove, lightness, and liberty. I feel incredibly grateful to be part of this inspiringcommunity.

My offer
I teach in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany), mainly in the Bergisches Land region andsurrounding areas.

As a trainer, my goal is to ensure that all moments with horses - big or small - are filledwith joy, passion, and lightness. It brings me great joy to support horse-human-partnerships in developing a harmonic and respectful relationship guided by theprinciples of the Bitless Art of Riding.

*Training (for all ages) - including lessons with my own horses, riding support & vacation care
* Feed consultation & customized ration planning

Contact
Jennifer Groß
Mobile: +49 178 592 8500
E-mail: pferdegluecksmomente@outlook.com
Website: coming soon
Follow me on Instagram: @spotted_art_of_riding