tackless horsemanship
built on choice

We are still setting up the land but hope to meet you all soon. Your Days. Their Time.

For the horse lover who is tired of the rush, the pressure and the rigid timelines and expectations of traditional training. Welcome to a cooperative space where you are invited to slow down, drop your armour, be chosen by a sovereign equine soul and learn the rare art of completely tackless liberty on the ground and potentially riding. Learning with horses should be the beginning of a lifelong journey - not just another lesson.

At the Australian Liberty Equestrian Academy (ALEA) you’ll be carefully matched with one of your schoolmaster horses who actively participate in choosing their partners, develop a genuine partnership built on trust and choice, and become part of a community that continues to grow together. We will be opening our mentored part leases and referrals soon. If you are in the Byron Bay area - do send us a message and we will let you know once we are settled and ready to introduce the horses to new friends. Our journey pathways include part leasing, leasing, coaching, retraining horses including Brumbies, rides on the beach… The options are endless.

The Australian Liberty Equestrian Academy has settled onto the sacred coastline of Bundjalung Country. We have stepped away from traditional (clinical grids, forced compliance and rushed lesson blocks) to build a cooperative community grounded in emotional responsibility, alignment and the absolute sovereignty of the horse - pure, light and deeply restorative.

We do not have students or clients, we have a dedicated community of guardians. We do not assign horses. We hold a space where a horse steps forward to intentionally choose you during your first visit and chooses to walk beside you on this journey.

Our Mentored Part Lease Memberships offer a rare, deeply supported journey with one specific equine soul. You are anchored to your own set consistent days each week to build stability for yourself and the herd. Once you arrive at your agreed time, the ticking clock stops. Your session length is dictated entirely by horse time - based on your horse’s nervous system’s needs that day.

Together, you will learn to navigate the quiet geometry of our slice of this land, regulate your shared nervous system to the coastal winds and practice the art of clean, heart-centred connection.

To protect the frequency of this land and the peace of our herd, intake into our community circles are kept intentionally small.

Your journey

Meet our herd

Why Choose to learn with the australian liberty equestrian academy (ALEA)?

🌱 Ethical Horsemanship: We focus on freedom of choice, respect, and communication backed by science—no bits, whips, or spurs.

🌍 International Standards: Our curriculum meets global standards, so whether you want to compete or just enjoy riding, you’ll be set up for success.

🤝 Community & Connection: Join a supportive group of like-minded riders who share your passion for kind, mindful horsemanship.

💡 Skill Progression & Certification: Move through 12 levels, earning certifications that show off your progress and unlock new opportunities.

be the horse person

you are meant to be

Get in touch.

We are in Patches Beach NSW in Bundjalung Country. If you would like to be part of our community in our new slice of paradise. Do send us a message. We have a very big move and setting up the land to become our new home so may be a bit slow responding, so we ask for your patience. We will try to put updates on our instagram accounts.

→ less than 20mins to Ballina
→ just over half an hour from Byron
→ one hour from Tweed
→ 1.5 hours from the Gold Coast