Dressage, Wine and Australian Nature

On your first morning, you can enjoy a bit of extra sleep before your introduction to working with the horses. 

Afterwards, you will be treated to a visit to a lovely local winery for wine tasting and lunch. 

In the afternoon, you will have your first private lesson with Leanne to talk about your goals for the week. The day will end with a happy hour and a delicious dinner prepared for you.

In the morning, we will have you getting up and getting ready for your second lesson in in-hand work. This will be a group session to encourage more in-depth conversations if there are enough participants. 

Later, you will be taken to the nearby native sanctuary for the afternoon, where you'll enjoy a homemade picnic lunch. 

When you return to the farm, your horses will be saddled and prepared for your private lesson with one of our other Classically trained Equestrian Australia qualified instructors. Afterwards, you can relax with a local glass of wine paired with cheese and crackers. Dinner will be skillfully prepared for you by the in-house chef.

On Wednesday morning, you'll be up early to take over your already prepared horses for your semi- or group riding lesson. After that, there will be a lunch outing at the lovely local restaurant, Elevation, followed by a session of your choice at the nearby day spa, Skin Renaissance, to rejuvenate (both restaurant and spa are paid extra).

Alternatively, you could opt for a lunch outing at the local chocolate shop, where you can indulge in all things chocolate. After a satisfying meal and some relaxation, you'll return home for your private riding lesson to further enhance your riding skills. Happy hour starts at 6:00 p.m., followed by another deliciously prepared dinner.

In the morning, we will have you engaged in a group or semi-lesson, followed by a trip on Puffing Billy from Belgrave to Emerald as the day's main activity. 

A picnic lunch at Emerald Lake will be provided, and you can opt to ride the paddle boats. Please note that today's outings are paid extra.

Upon returning home from your enjoyable afternoon, you will have your last private lesson. 

Wine and snacks will be ready for you at the conclusion of this remarkable experience. Your final dinner with us will be thoughtfully prepared, providing an opportunity to discuss your future riding plans.

On Friday morning, you will have a Bio-mechanically minded in hand session. The day's activity will involve a trip to a nearby national park, offering a chance to hike up the 1000 steps and possibly encounter an Australian Lyre Bird. Alternatively, you can leisurely explore the park while we prepare a picnic lunch for you.

In the afternoon, you will have a private lesson to reinforce all the knowledge you have gained during your time here. For your final evening meal, we will escort you to a local winery named Wild Cattle Creek. Here, you can relax on the deck surrounded by grapevines, enjoy the sunset with a cocktail, and indulge in a memorable dinner at the main restaurant.

Breakfast will be offered before the check-out time for your journey back home. If you're interested in booking another session, it can be arranged based on availability.