At Ailish Hill Dressage, we believe training is about so much more than exercise. It's about creating horses that feel safe, confident, regulated, and connected within their bodies.
Just as riders benefit from learning how to understand their nervous systems and individual learning styles, our horses also need opportunities to slow down, process, and develop the tools to self-regulate. Thoughtful movement, rest, body awareness, and emotional wellbeing are all part of the training journey—not just the physical work.
That's why we're incredibly grateful to Angela from Majestic Horse Functional Therapy for generously donating her time and expertise to support our school horses and horses in training. Her treatments help identify and address areas that may be impacting comfort, movement, and nervous system function, allowing our horses to feel and perform at their best.
As a coach, I'm always committed to learning, evolving, and seeking knowledge beyond my own expertise. Working alongside professionals like Angela helps fill the gaps, ensuring our horses receive the most holistic care possible. It truly takes a village to support happy, healthy horses.
Ailish Hill Dressage Training
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NCAS Level 1 Dressage Coach, Counsellor, Pyschotherapist and disability support worker. I am a qualified level one NCAS Dressage Coach.
I Completed a Bachelor of Animal Science and Management at Melbourne University. For the past 5 years I have been working full-time with Charlotte Pedersen (GP Dressage master), training dressage horses up to Medium level dressage and have experience riding horses up to Prix St George level. Previously I spent the past 5 years working with Berni Saunders (GP Dressage rider) breaking and training t
26/05/2026
🐴✨ NEW Fortnightly Kids Group Riding Lessons Starting Saturday 30th! ✨🐴
🕝 Saturdays | 2:30pm – 4:00pm
👧 Ages 6–12 years
🐎 Beginner & Intermediate riders
💲 $50 per lesson
At Ailish Hill Dressage our group lessons are relationship-first and neurodivergent affirming 💛
What to expect:
🐴 Small groups with shared ponies — each student may spend time with one or both ponies depending on suitability and individual goals.
🪮 Children learn mindful grooming, ridden and horsemanship skills with both horse and human wellbeing in mind.
🌿 Learn all things horsey including handling, grooming, horse communication, confidence building, riding and groundwork.
🤝 Beginner riders are supported by assistant handlers on lead while being coached by Ailish (Head Coach / EA Dressage Coach).
🧠 We are neurodivergent affirming — horses are allowed to communicate and so are children. Riders are given choice and control within their lessons.
💛 If individual needs are clashing within groups, private lessons or alternative group sessions may be recommended to ensure everyone feels safe and supported.
📍 Where: Arabella Park Agistment: 37 Venning Rd, Verrierdale
👖 Bring: Helmet, heeled boots and long pants
🐴 No pony needed — school horses available!
📩 Bookings via DM with:
• Child’s name
• Age
• Height & weight
• Riding experience level
This helps us assess suitable horses and supports for each rider 🐎
“Review from families: Our kids are so much calmer after their horse riding lesson” ✨
17/05/2026
🐴✨ Beginner Kids Riding Lessons ✨
1 spot available in our small group lessons on Mondays or Thursdays after school! Perfect for beginner to intermediate riders aged 6–12 🐎
Time: 3:30pm to 5pm
Verrierdale
🌟 Riding, horsemanship & fun games
📅 Weekly, fortnightly or monthly bookings available
💲 $50 | Small groups
👖 Helmet, boots & long pants required
No pony needed — school horses available!
📩 Message Ailish to secure your spot today!
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16/05/2026
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Ailish Hill Dressage Training clinic
SAT 8 AUGUST
Inc dressage, horsemanship and rider auto-regulation training.
Will be a great day
14/05/2026
✨ Train within the window of tolerance ✨
When horses feel safe, they learn better, move better and connect more deeply with us.
Join us for our Nervous System Reset Clinics:
🐴 May 24th — Focus on the Horse
🧍 June 21st — Focus on the Human
🤝 July 19th — Focus on Horse & Human Together
Learn practical tools for calmer, stress free horses and stronger relationships.
📍 Verrierdale
📩 Bookings via DM, email or phone
13/05/2026
Meet Izzy 👋
Izzy is a dedicated young rider and aspiring coach with a genuine passion for dressage and a natural ability to connect with both horses and riders. At just 15, she brings 7 years of riding experience and 5 years of competitive experience, along with a strong foundation in correct training and horsemanship.
There is never anything Izzy doesn’t want to learn, and because of that, she brings a great level of knowledge, effort, and maturity to every session.
She is especially passionate about working with children and young riders, creating a supportive and encouraging environment where they feel comfortable and understood. Izzy is neurodivergent-affirming and takes care to adapt her coaching to suit each individual, helping every rider learn in a way that works best for them. She is currently completing her cert 3 in sports coaching and employed as a stablehand at Ailish Hill Dressage. Izzy is available to coach all ages and genders.
As she begins her coaching journey, Izzy is focused on helping riders build confidence, improve their basics, and enjoy their riding. She offers a kind, approachable presence and is always committed to learning and growing alongside her clients.
If you want to book a lesson with Izzy under supervision from Ailish.
DM Ailish for bookings and enquiries.
$60 for an hour private lesson
Located at Arabella Park Agistment Centre, Verrierdale
MAY 24 CLINIC: Verrierdale at Arabella Park Agistment Centre
🐴 Nervous System-Based Riding & Horsemanship
What if the key to better riding wasn’t more pressure—but better timing?
In this clinic, you’ll learn how to recognise your horse’s window of tolerance—that space where they feel safe, regulated, and able to learn. When your horse moves outside of that window, training stops being effective.
Instead of pushing through, you’ll discover:
How to identify early signs of overwhelm
When and how to take the pressure off
Simple horsemanship skills to help your horse regain confidence
Ways to bring your horse’s mind back into their body
This is about listening, not forcing.
Because a calm horse learns faster than a stressed one.
📅 May 24 9am to 12pm
🎟 Limited spots available
✨ Join all 3 clinics and receive a discount ($150 for the day or $435 for the 3 clinics (June 21, July 19th)
24/12/2025
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37 Venning Road Verrierdale
Sunshine Coast, QLD
4562
Opening Hours
| Monday | 5am - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 5am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 5am - 7pm |
| Thursday | 5am - 7pm |
| Friday | 5am - 8pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 5pm |