
Meet our Coaches
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Coach Mia Virata (Senior Instructor)
British Horse Society & Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Certified
Starting horseback riding at a young age, Mia's passion lead to a 40-year long career in the equine industry. She is a Bronze Medalist of the 1982 ASIAN Games, and a Silver Medalist of the 1983 SEA Games. She obtained her British Horse Society Instructor certificate in Ireland and has been specializing in combined training ever since.
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Coach Danni Virata (Junior Instructor)
British Horse Society, FEI, PATH, and EAGALA Certified
Danni is our resident equine-assisted learning coach. She is an FEI Level 2 Certified Instructor and is certified by the British Horse Society. She has competed at the 1.20m level in several competitions. She has won the Manila Polo Club’s Show Jumper of the Year, Riding School Rider of the Year, and Junior Dressage Rider of the Year. She spent two years teaching in Singapore working with At-Risk Youth under the Equine Assisted Learning program (EQUAL) and at the Bukit Timah Saddle Club. Her teaching practice has been approved by the Professional Association of Therapeautic Horsemanship (PATH Int'l) and Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA).
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Coach Xavi Virata (Junior Instructor)
Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Certified
Xavi is the General Manager of Rancho Leonor and DXD Equestrian Specialists Inc. He is an FEI Level 1 Certified Instructor and is certified in the Retraining of Racehorses Program. He has competed at the 1.30m level in international competitions. In 2016, he held The Manila Polo Club's Rider of the Year and Show Jumper of the Year awards. He is currently the President of the Equestrian Association of the Philippines.