VIP Weekends @ Abbey’s Run

‘Thank you for an amazing VIP weekend at Abbey's Run.  Your property is beautiful, your horses so accommodating and your sharing of knowledge so generous.  Your passion for Positive Reinforcement horse training is matched by extensive knowledge and a beautiful way of teaching that meets the learning needs of each student.  I watched each one of us have "ah-ha" moments over the course of the weekend and I delighted in the meeting of like-minded people, seeking a kinder approach to being with our horses.  I had a wonderful and inspiring time.’

- Feedback from a past participant

Our next VIP Weekend is happening on:
Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 March, 2025 (we’re yet to open bookings - join our mailing list to find out when we do via the easy form on our homepage), 10am - 4pm each day

  • Dedicated time for YOU, for your own personal growth & learning with horses.

  • Hands on training with our experienced equine learners who will help you finesse your skills.

  • Explore, workshop, learn & get answers to your training questions.

  • Introduction to (what are maybe for you) new tools, techniques & approaches: experience PORTL (very cool table-top game to help hone your training skills), try out a RRP (Reverse Round Pen) and more.

  • Shared learning in a safe, friendly space where kindness is Queen & excited yelling only happens with sheer joy at your learning & achievements.

  • Your horses stay at home where they're most comfortable.

  • 12 hours of face-to-face time to make the most of my 28.5 years of instructing & coaching experience.

  • Enjoy the beautiful landscape at Abbey's Run.

This VIP Weekend will leave you with a deeper knowledge & skill base to use with your equine partner now & into the future. You will be learning how to become an even more effective & efficient trainer (and owner) for your horse & other horses you contact.

You will walk away feeling more confident, with more clarity, more purpose, more positive, with greater direction, happier, and, I’m not going to lie, it may just make you even more curious, but in a really positive way.

While we will be exploring training using positive reinforcement, we’re not expecting that everyone will walk away and become a positive reinforcement trainer (in fact, we’d discourage you doing so without more support). BUT you do need to be curious and open to learning, exploring and even having a go. Regardless of what your training approach is after the workshop, you’ll be taking home an enormous amount of valuable skills & knowledge that will make you an even better trainer.

Strictly limited places available. This is an intimate weekend to ensure you get the most out of the experience. Tea, coffee, water & morning tea supplied. BYO: lunch, snacks, chair, water bottle, notepad & pen.

Abbey’s Run is located within the Benalla Council area, east of the Benalla township.

Join our mailing list via the easy form at the top of our homepage to hear when bookings are open.

For all enquiries and to express your interest in attending, click here to email us.