Valença Equestrian Academy teaches the Valença Method, a classical dressage approach developed by Master Luis Valença and his family, drawing on the traditions of Nuno Oliveira and earlier masters. With decades of teaching experience in Europe and worldwide, the academy combines classical riding principles with modern dressage to help riders develop connection, suppleness and lightness. Its systematic training is designed for horses at every stage, from young or inexperienced horses to advanced Grand Prix work and airs above the ground. The method welcomes all breeds and disciplines, not only Lusitanos and PRE horses.

Riders can learn through an online membership featuring introductory lessons, a growing video library, weekly uploads and a private support group. Lessons cover groundwork and riding, including in-hand work, lunging, long-reining, pillar work and advanced movements such as piaffe, passage and flying changes. The academy also offers online riding lessons, riding holidays in Portugal and clinics around the world. Its programs aim to give riders clear, practical guidance they can apply with their own horses.