Horse leasing: your journey with 1 special horse

Experience the bond of consistency and connection - play with the same horse every week building trust, understanding and harmony without the commitment of ownership.

make your dreams come true

Our leasing program is designed for committed horse people who want to deepen their knowledge, refine their skills and build a true partnership with a horse. Unlike traditional riding schools, where horses are ridden by different people every week, we believe in providing consistency for both horse and human. This approach fosters a stronger bond, greater trust, and a more rewarding experience for everyone involved.

At the Australian Liberty Equestrian Academy (ALEA), this is more than just time in the saddle or a couple of hours learning liberty, riding or driving. The real magic of our community lies in the care and support that comes from the consistency that our weekly programs provide. You’ll be learning in a friendly, non-judgemental environment where encouragement is second nature, and success - big or small - is celebrated together. This sense of camaraderie is what makes ALEA such a special place to learn and thrive.

Unlike other lease arrangements, our horses are highly educated and continue their development under professional guidance. They work in a correct frame, perform lateral movements, high level dressage moves, love pole/jump/dressage/trail/equitation and are consistently trained to maintain their progress. Experience the thrill of learning the tricks of the trade of horse whisperers, true horse people, high level trainers with horses that will support you to reach your true potential. All lease partners receive weekly coaching in a supportive environment so that we help you to learn their buttons and support you every step of the way. Our regular training ensures both horse and human stay on track, maintain consistency, improve communication and progress together as a team.

what is included

  • lessons on each of your days week with our qualified trainer (please note 2-3 days per week leasing is only for over 18s)

  • Choose from 1, 2 or 3 days per week

  • Each horse has their own custom fitted tack (saddle (leather), saddle pads, halters, ropes, boots), rugs, fly masks, fly boots, towel rugs, cooling rugs, winter rugs.

  • Receive a Personalised grooming kit with all the supplies you need to keep our horses looking and feeling like the athletes that they are.

  • Each horse has a tailored diet of supplements, hard feed, hay, worming, homeopathy and anything else they may need to be their very best for you.

  • Each horse has a strict trim and/or shoeing cycle with our qualified farrier who teaches the latest techniques all over the world.

  • Our amazing vet is on call and keeps them up to date with all their vaccinations, teeth etc and is the paralympics team vet.

  • We have equissage machines on hand to support the horses when they need and each horse has minimum two equissage treatments per week.

  • Each horse sees the saddle fitter and body worker specialist minimum every 6 months and some every 3 months and of course get an immediate appointment should anything occur. We purchase new saddles or reflock as instructed as their body shape changes.

  • Each horse works a maximum of 5 days per week with 2 days off to relax and to fit in their medical appointments.

  • Experience everything from catching in the paddock, grooming, tacking up, warming up, riding/liberty'/driving, after care, rugging, feeding, and so much more - all in a supportive environment with peers who also value freedom of choice for both partners.

  • You also don’t have to ride - our horses excel at all groundwork, liberty play and our ponies also drive a cart!

Facilities & riding environment

  • Training yard made of custom made easy break panels to keep horses and humans safe.

  • Competition standard grass dressage arena (like you would see when out competing)

  • Jumps, poles, working equitation obstacles and so much more

  • Wash bays

  • Outside tack up bays

  • Inside tack up bays with fans for hot weather

  • Across the road from hours of trails

  • Lockers to put your personal belongings when on the property

  • Toilet facilities

Meet our herd

schedule

  • 2.30PM - level 3+

    ridden focus on trot - rising, sitting and 2 point (currently 2 pax)

    4PM - level 1 & 2 ridden

    AVAILABILITY: Join Baby and Penny for this small group session to learn level 1 and 2 this term and then continue through our levels, learning how to ride ethically and correctly.

    5.30PM - level 4

    ridden focus on collection, laterals and canter (allow for 2.5 hours)

  • 2.30pm - 1on1 1.5 hours availability with Magic or Penny for ridden or Murphy or one of the minis for liberty or driving

    4.15pm - level 3

    (under 18s) focus on independent riding: seat, aids, balance & steering in walk & trot (allow for 2 hours and 45 mins)

  • midday - level 4+

    ridden focus on canter, walk to canter transitions, laterals as well as pole/jump (allow for 3 hours)

    4.15pm - level 3

    (under 18s) focus on independent riding: seat, aids, balance & steering in walk & trot (allow for 2 hours and 45 mins)

  • 6.30am - level 4+

    focus on advanced horsemanship and ridden to be equipped with skills required when taking horse out on trails, beach, competitions, etc.to be independent and safe (allow for 4 hours)

    3pm - level 4+

    liberty Ground focus on obstacles and fast paced patterns (allow for 3 hours)

  • 8.30am - level 3+

    ridden focus on developing independent seat, whispered/subtle aids, balance as well as relaxation and responsiveness from your horse partner (allow for 3 hours)

    3pm - level 1& 2

    Everyone starts here so that you have all the knowledge you need to play and be successful with our experienced athletic herd

  • We always keep a few 1on1 available each term for those that would prefer individual support - check our booking system to see current availability.

  • WEDNESDAYS 4PM - level 1 & 2 Ridden - 2 spots available

    FRIDAYS 2PM - level 1 & 2 liberty - 3 spots available

be the horse person

you are meant to be

pricing

One group session per week - same horse every week reserved just for you

$150

weekly crew

Popular

Two group sessions per week - same horse every week reserved just for you

$250

harmony partners

2 group sessions and 1 private session per week - same horse every week reserved just for you

$400

empowered collaborators

qualify

To be eligible to be part of our leasing program, you will need to complete Level 1 and 2 - you can do this as part of one of our groups OR complete this at your own speed 1on1.

book your assessment

We look forward to welcoming you to our exclusive yet supportive community. As our horses only work with 1 client each day, we have limited availability. Book in an assessment below. Please note that we work in 10 week terms and therefore we do ask for a full commitment for the term.

To qualify for our lease program, you will need to complete level 1 and 2 either in one of our group sessions or 1on1 (takes 10 sessions on average depending on your current skillset). To read more about our pathways, click here>>