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DRESSAGE in LIGHTNESS

ONLINE

Create the RELATIONSHIP that you have always wanted with your HORSE!

Leanne and Solomon at a dressage competition

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DRESSAGE IN LIGHTNESS

ONLINE

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Dressage in Lightness Online has been established by the acclaimed FEI rider, Leanne Williams, who is an Equestrian Australia Level 3 Dressage Coach and a Licensed teacher of the School of Légèreté.

Become a part of Dressage in Lightness Online and have 24/7 access to Leanne’s training methods.

Let her help you advance your knowledge and skills to develop the relationship with your horse that you have always wanted.

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Leanne shares her General Handling and In Hand techniques on actual Case Study horses as well as the horses that have been bred and trained at Avoca Park Equestrian.

Videos have had minimal editing done in order to truthfully portray the horse’s behaviour from arrival to departure.

As you progress through the videos, you will see the horses transform in their posture, balance, behaviour and thought processes.

We also finish each training period with a lesson with the owner.

Our Training System

To watch our educational videos on OUR TRAINING SYSTEM check out our 5 step system below:

Stage 1 –
Cavesson Work

Stage 2 -
Lunging

Stage 3 –
Mouthing Process

Stage 4 –
In Hand Work

Stage 5 –
Ridden

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I have been a client at Avoca Park for quite a few years and have brought 3 horses through this system, each one being quite different and arriving with their own baggage. This process strips everything back to absolute basics of posture. The logic “if your horse cannot hold itself in an appropriate posture standing still on the ground, how can you possibly expect it to be in balance one it’s under saddle and moving” holds true. This methodology is rigorous about balance and posture. It was quite confronting for me to realise how little I actually knew about the muscles, skeleton & biomechanics. It’s been a humbling journey but the epiphanies and continual lightbulbs make it incredibly exciting. I now have 3 lovely horses that are really nice horses to ride because they are in balance and self carriage. It’s all about the journey. The never ending journey.

Linda Muldoon

After 15 years as a student of Leanne’s, I look back on a remarkable journey that has explored much more than the mechanics of riding. Thanks to her drive for knowledge, and her openness to philsophies and systems that aim to keep the horses healthy in body and mind. At Avoca Park, John and Leanne have created a hub of learning, inviting a broad spectrum of clinicians from interstate and overseas to teach not only classical dressage but equine anatomy and biomechanics, rider biomechanics, and equine nutrition. This means that a lesson at Avoca Park is much more than a riding lesson - it is a mix of history and anatomy, biomechanics and psychology, tailored to students of all ages and levels, with the horse’s welfare at its centre, and rider enjoyment the happy outcome. Looking forward to the next 15 years!

Loreto Hosking

I could personally write an essay on how great I think Avoca Park Equestrian is 😉 but here’s a couple lines: Coming to Avoca Park and starting to learn the Legerete system has been the best and most exciting part of my riding journey so far. What I am taught is so logical. I love that so much consideration goes into correctly training the horse to move. Understanding where your horse is at physically and mentally helps both prevent and address any behavioural challenges that may come up, and gives riders the skills to improve their horses and themselves! This is all patiently taught at Avoca Park.

Milla Sambell

I have been a longtime follower of Dressage in Lightness, and this new online platform takes it to the next level! The unedited videos provide an authentic and transparent look at the training process from start to finish. Watching the transformation of each horse at Avoca Park Equestrian has been invaluable in improving my own riding and training. The real-time progression of the horses is a testament to the effectiveness of the training methods. I highly recommend this website to anyone looking to learn from the best in the business, making it a rewarding pursuit for every rider.

Samantha Wilson

I cannot recommend Dressage in Lightness Online enough. The platform offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to train a horse, with no shortcuts or sugar-coating. From the first ride to the last, you see it all. If you’re looking for practical, real-world knowledge on dressage training, this is the place to be. The dedication to the horses and riders is evident in every video.

Laura Duncan

As someone who is just beginning to dive into dressage, I found Dressage in Lightness Online to be an invaluable resource. The unedited footage of real horses in training helps me understand exactly how to approach my own horse’s development. The trainers at Avoca Park Equestrian are amazing, and their approach is so clear and easy to follow. It's been such a helpful tool in my journey as an equestrian!

Hannah Kipper

Dressage in Lightness Online is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in seeing how real dressage training unfolds. The videos give an honest and clear view of each horse’s progress, including the inevitable setbacks. It's an eye-opening experience for anyone wanting to understand the nuances of lightness and connection. The quality of instruction and the genuine connection with each horse are inspiring!

Michael Temple

This website is a breath of fresh air in the equestrian world. I’ve been frustrated by all the polished, highly edited videos that don’t reflect the reality of training horses. Dressage in Lightness Online is different. The raw, unedited footage of each horse’s journey is incredibly educational. I feel like I’m right there at Avoca Park Equestrian, learning firsthand. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced rider, there’s so much to gain here.

James Reilly

As a dressage trainer, I've been looking for a resource that offers genuine insights into the training process. Dressage in Lightness Online has been exactly what I needed. The videos show the horses' training from day one, and I love that they are unedited, so you can see the challenges and breakthroughs in real time. This is true educational gold—no fluff, just honest training methods that actually work!

Chloe Lester

Prior to Leanne's float training I used to be able to get my mare on the float most of the time as long as I had everything just right. 90% of the time there was no issue. But I certainly could not load her onto a strange float and loading was definitely on her terms. Leanne's float training was one of the best things I have ever done. Not only did I learn to address the float loading/unloading issues I had been carefully ignoring but it had a large impact on my ridden work. It was clear that a number of the same issues were reflected when I was riding.

Jen Knoetze

I have been a student of Leanne Williams for over eight years, learning and practicing the lightness training system followed by Avoca Park Equestrian. Under Leanne's guidance I have had great success in developing a more balanced horse who has self-carriage and acceptance of the bit. The education offered by Leanne and Laura, through Légèreté's training methods, has assisted both myself and my horse to understand and aim for lightness in movement through a more balanced posture which promotes riding longevity.

Sarie Miles

Hoolie Doolie and I were a mess! We were nervous, anxious and unconfident in each other which lead to, shying, spinning, pig-rooting and taking off. Since commencing lessons with Leanne in September 2017, we have started work in hand and education of the mouth and body from the ground. Wow, what an eye opener!! From the awesome result we get on the ground we are now taking that in to the saddle, and the feeling is amazing! As a horse and rider combination we are now working together not against each other, all the anxious/worried reactions are going due to Hoolie being able to use his body and being forward off my leg and working in to the bridle!! The knowledge, skills and patience Leanne has with the horse and student is an inspiration. I am looking forward to continue training with Leanne for a long time to come! I believe the difference in the pictures speaks for themselves!!

Katie Watson

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