The Riders Retreat

Where riders come to connect.

📅 Date: Saturday, 24th Jan 2026

🕗 Time: Gates open at 8:00am · Approx. finish 5pm

📍 Location: Shirley Heights Equestrian Centre, VIC

Please note, your discount will be calculated at checkout

Must be an EA, PC or HRCAV member
All disciplines & experiences welcome.

Riders will be split up for ridden sessions in groups with a max of 2-3.
You will receive 2 x 1hr ridden sessions, 1 x mindset session, 1 x 1hr off-horse rider mobility session + a catered breakfast, lunch, drinks & gift bag.

What is The Riders Retreat?

It’s a full day, all inclusive equestrian wellness event designed to help you reconnect with your horse and your riding.

This is more than just a clinic, it’s a space for growth, wellness, and coming back to centre, both in and out of the saddle.

What's Included

Welcome Breakfast + gift bag (exclusive event tee + more goodies)

Flatwork Session with Grand Prix Dressage Rider Charlie Welsh – focused on rider seat, timing, effective aids and connection.

Poles & Strength Conditioning with Amanda Lewer – a carefully designed session using poles and gymnastic-style exercises to help horse and rider build strength, balance, and coordination

Catered Lunch – wraps, rolls, fruit, grazing platters, and time to unwind

Off-Horse Rider Mobility Session with Amber Cargill – focused on rider strength, biomechanics and mobility

Exclusive Pop-Up from Aurora Equestrian x EquiCare – featuring limited edition pieces and event-only discounts

How the day will run

To ensure every rider gets the most out of the day, spaces are strictly limited to 20 riders.

Riders will be split into 6 small groups of 2-3, based on experience level. This allows for more focused attention and tailored coaching throughout the day.

Each group will rotate through the two core sessions:
- Flatwork Fundamentals
- Strength & Conditioning

Then we will all come together for an off-horse rider mobility class specialising in rider strength and biomechanics.

Each session will run for 1 hour, with a clear lesson plan and learning outcomes, allowing every rider to build confidence and take home practical tools they can continue using beyond the day.

You’ll be guided by high level professionals who are there not just to teach, but to support, encourage, and offer insight every step of the way in and out of the arena.