"Having worked together with Pierre Cousyn at the National Equitation School during the time he trained there, I can guarantee the great quality of our compatriot in all circumstances. His riding and teaching skills are well above the average. This perfectly educated man also appears also appears to be worthy of the greatest trust."

Colonel Carde
Ecuyer en Chef (Chief Rider), National Equitation School, Saumur, France

"I undersigned, Bruno Lostria, national D.N.E.P. dressage trainer of the French Equestrian Federation, certify that I have regularly worked with Mr. Pierre Cousyn, State-approved instructor, in view of competition and improvement of teaching skills. He has all the required qualities as a trainer to make his students progress in competition, and he teaches with great rigor and seriousness."

Bruno Lostria

"Pierre Cousyn has qualities that make him an excellent instructor: considerable technical knowledge, a gift for teaching, together with broad equestrian knowledge and a fine education. [He] could be a fine ambassador for traditional French equestrian culture."

Philippe Carl
Cadre Noir, Saumur, France

Mr. Cousyn was a dynamic, passionated and hard-working student. Particularly interested in dressage, he made good use of his aids and great theoretical knowledge. Energetic when jumping, consciencious and thoughtful, he should be very successful with young horses.

Lieutenant-Colonel D'Herouville
Chief of the Equitation and Training Department, France.

Pierre Cousyn has followed the training for instructors, in preparation for the federal diploma of physical educator, second degree, from September 1986 to July 1987. Pierre Cousyn has shown real pedagogical and equestrian qualities during this training, and these qualities have allowed him to pass very successfully his exam for the B.E.E.S. 2.

Jean-Louis Force
Principal Professor, France

Mr. Cousyn, trainee instructor from September 1986 to July 1987, has shown great riding skills, both in jumping and in dressage. His sense of horses and his strive for perfection have made him one of the best of his promotion. Finally, he was able to improve and promote very successfully an untrained mare that he presented beautifully at the instructor's exam.

Patrick Pralong
Chief of the jumping department, France