
Romy Wirtz
RW“German classical riding trainer and equine physiotherapist specializing in dressage, rehabilitation, and biomechanics.”
Main Discipline
Dressage
The Philosophy
Romy Wirtz is a German classical riding trainer, equine physiotherapist, osteopath, and clinician specializing in classical dressage, groundwork, rehabilitation training, biomechanics, and bitless riding. She operates hors-e-motions and provides mobile instruction throughout Bitburg-Prüm, Vulkaneifel, Trier, Hunsrück, and Luxembourg.
Specialties
Romy specializes in:
* Classical dressage
* Classical High School (Haute École)
* Groundwork
* In-hand work
* Long-reining
* Lunging (single and double lunge)
* Circus lessons
* Young horse development
* Bitless riding
* Rehabilitation and conditioning training
* Rider biomechanics
* Horse purchase consultation.
Professional Background
Romy has trained with numerous respected horsemen and classical riding experts, including:
* Richard Hinrichs
* Ruth Giffels
* Arthur Kottas-Heldenberg
* Bent Branderup (theory)
* Alfonso Aguilar
* Arne Koets
* Alex Zell
* Uwe Spenlen
* Desmond O'Brien
She also completed a Week Student program at the Princely Riding School of Bückeburg and continues her professional development through clinics and cattle work.
Alongside her riding career, Romy is a qualified:
* Equine Physiotherapist (graduated 2011)
* Equine Osteopath (graduated 2015)
* Student of Equine Psychology (2011–2013)
From 2016 to 2018, she worked as a trainer at a PRE breeding farm in northern Luxembourg before establishing her own business.
Training Philosophy
Romy's philosophy focuses on:
* Building a solid foundation before advancing to higher-level work.
* Training each horse and rider as individuals.
* Promoting long-term soundness through correct biomechanics.
* Developing harmony, patience, and clear communication.
* Improving horse health through thoughtful movement and rehabilitation rather than pursuing rapid results.
Services
She offers:
* Private riding lessons
* Horse training (Beritt)
* Rehabilitation and conditioning programs
* Classical dressage instruction
* In-hand work
* Long-reining
* Groundwork
* Circus lessons
* Clinics and workshops
* Horse purchase consultation
* Online advice and video analysis.