

3 Day - 2 Night
Our 3-day dressage holiday involves an escape into the Yarra Ranges to enjoy our lovely location and the wonderful services we provide.
All packages can be tailored to individual needs.
$992.00 AUD pp
Please contact us for a price for more than 1 person.
Airport transfers available on request

5 Day - 4 Night
Our 5-day dressage holiday involves, 3 days of dressage lessons and indulging in our fine meals and local treats.
All packages can be tailored to individual needs.
$2567.00 AUD pp
Please contact us for a price for more than 1 person.
Airport transfers available on request

7 Day - 6 Night
Our 7-day equine holidays, involves 5 days of dressage lessons, luxury meals and local experiences.
All packages can be tailored to individual needs.
$3845.00 pp
Please contact us for a price for more than 1 person.
Airport transfers available on request
Philippe Karl and his renowned school, known as the 'Ecole de Légèreté' or School of Lightness, embody a philosophy of equine education coming from the wisdom of the old masters. The guiding principles of this school advocate for a respectful application of aids by riders and handlers, promoting a partnership with the horse that elicits a responsive and graceful appearance. By teaching a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles, the School of Lightness enables riders to understand and execute beautiful Dressage.
The teaching shows how training is organised into very small steps which are built upon one another, with earlier steps revisited when something isn’t working. All our school horses undergo training following the principles of the School of Lightness, making them suitable for riders of all skill levels.
Our exceptional facilities encompass an expansive, Olympic-sized covered arena measuring 60 meters by 20 meters, as well as a more intimate outdoor arena measuring 18 meters by 35 meters, which provides an ideal setting for personalized training sessions, allowing individuals to enjoy the delightful Australian weather.
Our wonderful school horses have beautiful spacious paddocks, complemented by two separate stable blocks. One block is dedicated to Avoca Park's own horses, while the other block consists of four stables exclusively reserved for agistee and guest horses. Additionally, we offer a designated float carpark, a roundyard, and a weaning yard, ensuring that Avoca Park caters comprehensively to all equestrian requirements.
During the booking process there will be a comprehensive discussion to determine the desired outcomes of our guests’ stay. Once the riding skills have been evaluated, the Avoca Park Team will craft a personalized program tailored to assist riders in achieving their specific objectives.
Our EA qualified instructors, offer a personalized riding lesson in either a private or semi-private/group lesson in relation to the number of riders booked in.
Group classes are conducted when it is beneficial for the riders or if riders come in pairs or groups. Group lessons are tailored to the goals of each rider just as with an individual lesson. Even though a rider is part of a group, each rider is still treated as an individual and will experience individual instruction during the program.
The topics that can/will be covered are:
Cavesson Work
In-Hand Work
Ridden Work
Classical Dressage Training
Horsemanship Groundwork
Trail Rides


Leanne Williams, our Director stands among a select group of Licensed Level 1 School of Légèreté (Lightness) instructors in Australia. Furthermore, she holds the Equestrian Australia Level 3 Dressage Coach and Level 1 General Coach Qualifications. Leanne has a long-standing commitment to showcasing the elegance of Classical Dressage in modern competition and she has successfully competed with a diverse range of homebred horses, from Novice to Grand Prix levels. With this expertise, Leanne imparts her knowledge and experiences to others educating with clarity and respect.
For riders who are still learning or building their skill set but feel a little overwhelmed with Leanne's level of teaching we have a range of Equestrian Australia Teachers within our Team that have been mentored by Leanne to provide quality lessons for each level of riding. To find out more about our intructors, please click here to meet our team.
