Bruce Ross Equine Services

Bruce Ross Equine Services At Bruce Ross Equine Services the focus is on understanding each horse & rider to achieve confident, consistent results in a safe & supportive environment.

Based in Benalla, Bruce provides tailored support across all disciplines from pony club to advanced Bruce Ross has lived and breathed horses all his life. As a child he grew up on horses and as a young adult decided to make the equine industry his career. Aged 22 Bruce travelled to the United Kingdom to live, work and train under Geoffrey Hatton and Stephen Clarke at the Wirral Riding Centre. The

centre trained leading riders throughout Britain in all disciplines and during this time Bruce was lucky to learn and train with these equine leaders. On returning to Australia he established Bruce Ross Equine Services and since then has dedicated his life to teaching riders and working with horses. He now teaches riders from junior pony club levels to Prix St George dressage level. He is available to teach private lessons and groups of riders and during his 35 years as an instructor has given lessons to many top level riders. Bruce can help with any of your horse needs. Breaking, training, retraining and riding lessons - he's here to help. At Bruce Ross Equine Services we are focused on providing horse training that works for you. We pride ourselves on listening to our customers needs and working to turn out horses that meet their expectations. The facilities at our Benalla property are of the highest possible standard. This not only means your horse is in the very best care, when you come to have your first ride, or a lesson, we've got facilities that make you feel comfortable and safe. Please phone us with any questions.

Catch it early. Keep it simple.Good riding isn't about constantly fixing mistakes. It's about developing the feel to not...
03/06/2026

Catch it early. Keep it simple.

Good riding isn't about constantly fixing mistakes. It's about developing the feel to notice things early and making small, effective corrections before they become habits.

The best solutions are often the simplest ones.

A timely half halt, clearer aid, better line, a moment of patience.

Catch it early. Keep it simple.

Clearer. Quieter. Stronger.That’s usually what we’re aiming for.Not more pressure, or more going on.Just clearer communi...
28/04/2026

Clearer. Quieter. Stronger.

That’s usually what we’re aiming for.

Not more pressure, or more going on.

Just clearer communication, a quieter ride, and a horse that understands what’s being asked.

That’s where confidence comes from for horse and rider.

Most of the issues Bruce sees aren’t big problems to start with, they just get left alone for too long.The horse gets a ...
16/04/2026

Most of the issues Bruce sees aren’t big problems to start with, they just get left alone for too long.

The horse gets a bit dull, so you use more pressure. Things feel a bit off, so you ride around it. Something doesn’t quite work, but it’s manageable, so it gets ignored.

And it slowly turns into something bigger. By the time someone reaches out, they’ve usually tried a few different things, but nothing has really fixed it.

Strip it back. Slow it down. Work out what’s actually going on instead of guessing.

Bruce doesn't give more steps or more pressure, just things that make sense.

For Sale: Exceptional Young Warmblood Gelding – “Duke”“Duke” is a quality 16hh (and growing) Warmblood gelding, foaled O...
31/03/2026

For Sale: Exceptional Young Warmblood Gelding – “Duke”

“Duke” is a quality 16hh (and growing) Warmblood gelding, foaled October 2022, presenting as an outstanding young prospect for the future.

Professionally started by Bruce Ross and team, Duke has been given a correct, patient foundation and is proving to be a straightforward and trainable young horse.

He is forward-thinking, willing, and demonstrates a natural athleticism that will lend itself to a range of disciplines.

Duke has been confidently exposed to:

• arena work
• road rides
• small cross rails

He is taking everything in stride with a calm, sensible attitude and shows genuine potential as a competitive performance horse.

VIDEO: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16twCVcMbG/

Pedigree highlights performance breeding:
Sire: Sebago (Sir Donnerhall x Royal Plaisir)
Dam: Lily (Calypso Classic x HO Lavender)
Located Benalla, Victoria.

Contact: 0407 232 963
Price on Application

A quality young horse with the breeding, temperament, and start to develop into a serious competitor.

Bruce Ross Equine Services offers professional riding lessons and horse training from a highly experienced and trusted h...
19/03/2026

Bruce Ross Equine Services offers professional riding lessons and horse training from a highly experienced and trusted horseman.

With over 40 years in the equestrian industry, Bruce Ross has dedicated his life to working with horses and developing riders of all levels. He trained in the United Kingdom under leading equestrian professionals at the Wirral Riding Centre before returning to Australia to establish his own training business.

Based in Benalla, Bruce provides tailored coaching and training support - from beginners through to advanced - and across all diciplines. He works closely with both horse and rider to build confidence, improve skills and achieve consistent results.

At Bruce Ross Equine Services, the focus is on understanding each horse and rider in a safe, supportive environment.

Every rider benefits from regular lessons.Coaching helps you:✔ Improve balance and position✔ Communicate more clearly wi...
05/03/2026

Every rider benefits from regular lessons.

Coaching helps you:

✔ Improve balance and position
✔ Communicate more clearly with your horse
✔ Correct small habits before they become big problems
✔ Build confidence and ride more safely

No matter your level, there’s always something new to learn in the saddle.

Phone Bruce to book: 0407 232 963

Address

29 Burston Road
Benalla, VIC
3672

Telephone

0407 232 963

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