Rein & Rise

08/04/2026

✨ SOUTH WEST RIDERS — APRIL + MAY LESSON AVAILABILITY ✨

Boyup Brook | Donnybrook | Brookhampton | Capel | Trigwell & surrounding areas

I travel to you. Yep, even now!

There is nothing I enjoy more than helping riders and horses feel more confident, relaxed and understood in their work together.

Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, feeling a little nervous, coming back after time away, or simply wanting clearer guidance and supportive coaching, you are very welcome here.

No pressure. No ego.

Just thoughtful coaching, kind horsemanship, and someone in your corner cheering you on. 💛

🗓️ Sunday, 12th April
🗓️ Saturday, 25th April
🗓️ Saturday, 9th May
🗓️ Saturday, 23rd May

Services available:
• Private riding lessons (your horse) - kids, youths and adults - everyone is welcome!
• Groundwork & calm education
• Retraining & biomechanics-focused programs

I’m currently working towards my EWA and PCA accreditation, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who supports me and trusts me with their horses along the way.

If you’re looking for coaching that feels safe, supportive and genuinely encouraging, I’d love to work with you.

📩 Send me a message to secure a spot.

02/04/2026

** EASTER WEEKEND: SPOTS AVAILABLE **

I've had a couple of cancellations, and have extra spots available on Saturday, 4th April or Sunday, 5th April.

I teach all ages and all levels of experience. I can also teach groundwork or in-hand work. I also offer exercise riding or training services. I do not work with extreme behavioural issues.

Please reach out now to discuss your needs.

PRICING INFORMATION:
All bookings beyond the Perth metro area will attract a travel fee. A temporary travel levy is in effect due to increased fuel costs.

🧑‍🏫 Riding Lessons & Coaching
Supportive and confidence-building sessions tailored for:
• Beginners of any age
• Those seeking foundational support, including basic horse management
• Children learning the ropes
• Adult riders seeking calm, encouraging instruction
Individual:💲$90/hour or $50/half hour
Group (max 2 riders):💲 $75/hour or $35/half hour per rider

🐴 Horse Training & Groundwork
Gentle, consistent training to develop trust and foundational skills. Ideal for:
• Green or off-the-track horses
• Horses needing a refresh or extra work
• Horses with specific challenges (floating, walking through water, etc).
💲 $120/hour or $70/half hour

🏃‍♀️ Exercise Riding
Need help keeping your horse in work? I ride with a classical dressage approach, working to your goals with care and consistency. Price includes tacking up, washing off, and feeding if needed.
💲 $130/hour

Please reach out if you have questions or would like to discuss further.

SOUTH WEST RIDERS — APRIL LESSON AND TRAINING DATES ✨
Collie | Boyup Brook | Donnybrook | Brookhampton | Dardanup | Capel | Trigwell & surrounding areas

I travel to you - yep, even now!

There is nothing I enjoy more than helping riders and horses feel more confident, relaxed and understood in their work together.

Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, feeling a little nervous, coming back after time away, or simply wanting clearer guidance and supportive coaching, you are very welcome here.

No pressure. No ego.
Just thoughtful coaching, kind horsemanship, and someone in your corner cheering you on. 💛

⏳ Sat 4th & Sun 5th April – Filling fast - 2 spots available!
⏳ Sat 11th & Sun 12th April – Filling fast - 3 spots available!
⏳ Sat 25th & Sun 26th April – Spots available!

*Saturdays are contingent on numbers being filled, due to this requiring an overnight stay.

Services available:
• Private riding lessons (your horse) - kids, youths and adults - everyone is welcome!
• Groundwork & calm education
• Retraining & biomechanics-focused programs

I’m currently working towards my EWA and PCA accreditation, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who supports me and trusts me with their horses along the way.
If you’re looking for coaching that feels safe, supportive and genuinely encouraging, I’d love to work with you.

There is a current fuel levy on my travel fees, due to fuel prices. However, if you are willing to meet in one spot along with other clients, I'm happy to reduce this fee!

📩 Send me a message to secure a spot.

28/03/2026

It won’t always be perfect; and that’s okay.

28/03/2026

SOUTH WEST RIDERS — APRIL LESSON AND TRAINING DATES ✨
Collie | Boyup Brook | Donnybrook | Brookhampton | Dardanup | Capel | Trigwell & surrounding areas

I travel to you - yep, even now!

There is nothing I enjoy more than helping riders and horses feel more confident, relaxed and understood in their work together.

Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, feeling a little nervous, coming back after time away, or simply wanting clearer guidance and supportive coaching, you are very welcome here.

No pressure. No ego.
Just thoughtful coaching, kind horsemanship, and someone in your corner cheering you on. 💛

⏳ Sat 4th & Sun 5th April – Filling fast - 2 spots available!
⏳ Sat 11th & Sun 12th April – Filling fast - 3 spots available!
⏳ Sat 25th & Sun 26th April – Spots available!

*Saturdays are contingent on numbers being filled, due to this requiring an overnight stay.

Services available:
• Private riding lessons (your horse) - kids, youths and adults - everyone is welcome!
• Groundwork & calm education
• Retraining & biomechanics-focused programs

I’m currently working towards my EWA and PCA accreditation, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who supports me and trusts me with their horses along the way.
If you’re looking for coaching that feels safe, supportive and genuinely encouraging, I’d love to work with you.

There is a current fuel levy on my travel fees, due to fuel prices. However, if you are willing to meet in one spot along with other clients, I'm happy to reduce this fee!

📩 Send me a message to secure a spot.

22/03/2026

Some rides feel like a step back.

The resistance.
The tension.
The “nothing is working today” feeling.

It’s easy to think you’re undoing progress, or just not making progress .

But often, it’s the moment your horse is:
• processing something new
• testing understanding
• asking for clarity

Growth doesn’t always look soft and flowing.

Sometimes it looks messy first.

Stay consistent. Stay kind.

The work will pay off and the rewards will show up.

Rein in the pressure. Rise through learning and understanding perfection doesn’t exist, and pressure doesn’t help.

x Rein & Rise x

12/03/2026

✨ SOUTH WEST RIDERS — MARCH LESSONS ALMOST FULLY BOOKED ✨

Boyup Brook | Donnybrook | Brookhampton | Dardanup | Capel | Trigwell & surrounding areas

I travel to you.

There is nothing I enjoy more than helping riders and horses feel more confident, relaxed and understood in their work together.

Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, feeling a little nervous, coming back after time away, or simply wanting clearer guidance and supportive coaching, you are very welcome here.

No pressure. No ego.

Just thoughtful coaching, kind horsemanship, and someone in your corner cheering you on. 💛

I’ve opened one extra Saturday coaching afternoon this month.
📅 Saturday 21 March – 2pm–6pm (later if you have lights)

Sunday bookings:
✔️ 15 March – Fully booked
⏳ 22 March – Filling fast - 2 spots available!
⏳ 29 March – Filling fast - 3 spots available!

Services available:
• Private riding lessons (your horse) - kids, youths and adults - everyone is welcome!
• Groundwork & calm education
• Retraining & biomechanics-focused programs

I’m currently working towards my EWA and PCA accreditation, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who supports me and trusts me with their horses along the way.

If you’re looking for coaching that feels safe, supportive and genuinely encouraging, I’d love to work with you.

📩 Send me a message to secure a spot.

08/03/2026

✨ SOUTH WEST RIDERS — MARCH LESSONS OPEN ✨

Boyup Brook | Donnybrook | Brookhampton | Dardanup | Capel | Trigwell & surrounding areas

I travel to you.

There is nothing I enjoy more than helping riders and horses feel more confident, relaxed and understood in their work together.

Whether you’re rebuilding confidence, feeling a little nervous, coming back after time away, or simply wanting clearer guidance and supportive coaching, you are very welcome here.

No pressure. No ego.

Just thoughtful coaching, kind horsemanship, and someone in your corner cheering you on. 💛

I’ve opened two extra Saturday coaching afternoons this month:
📅 Saturday 14 March – 3pm–6pm (later if you have lights)
📅 Saturday 21 March – 2pm–6pm (later if you have lights)

Sunday bookings:
✔️ 15 March – Fully booked
⏳ 22 March – Filling fast
⏳ 29 March – Filling fast

Services available:
• Private riding lessons (your horse) - kids, youths and adults - everyone is welcome!
• Groundwork & calm education
• Retraining & biomechanics-focused programs
• Classical dressage exercise riding

I’m currently working towards my EWA and PCA accreditation, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who supports me and trusts me with their horses along the way.

If you’re looking for coaching that feels safe, supportive and genuinely encouraging, I’d love to work with you.

📩 Send me a message to secure a spot.

02/03/2026

✨ SOUTH WEST COACHING – MARCH DATES OPEN ✨

Boyup Brook | Donnybrook | Brookhampton | Dardanup | Capel
(Other locations will be available depending on demand and bookings)

🗓 Saturday, March 7 - Extra Day ** ALMOST FULLY BOOKED **
🗓 Sunday, March 15 * *FULLY BOOKED**
🗓 Sunday, March 29* *FILLING FAST**

💛 Possible extra days:
Saturday, March 14 (EOI Open)
Sunday, March 22 (EOI Open)

I absolutely love working with riders who want to feel more confident, supported and understood in their riding journey.

Whether you're rebuilding confidence, managing nerves, coming back after time away, or simply wanting clearer guidance and steady progress, you are welcome here.

No pressure. No ego.
Just thoughtful, supportive coaching and kind horsemanship.

Spaces are limited. But my passion for supporting horses and riders is not! 💛

I am working towards my EWA and PCA accreditation, so your support on this journey and trust in me as a coach are welcomed and cherished.

Services include:
• Private riding lessons (on your own horse)
• Groundwork & calm education
• Retraining & biomechanics-focused programs
• Classical dressage exercise riding

If you’re looking for guidance that feels safe, encouraging and genuinely supportive — I’d love to work with you.

📩 Send me a message to secure a spot.

And if you've made it this far, here is a bit about me
• Background in Equine Science
• EFA Horse Management Level 1 (2006; currently refreshing)
• Trained to the Medium level, competed Novice & Elementary
• Prioritising ethical training, clarity, welfare, and correct biomechanics

Please note: I do not take on exercise riding or retraining cases with severe behavioural concerns such as rearing, striking, or aggressive behaviour.

02/03/2026

Helping Riders & Horses Progress — Professional Coaching Across Perth South and the South West.

Hi, I’m Meg — a dressage-focused rider and coach with a background in Equine Science, classical training principles, and currently working toward EFA Level 1 Coaching Accreditation.

I have a limited number of spaces available for local riders who want clear, confidence-building, positive and supportive guidance on their own horses.

Whether you’re new to riding, returning after time away, or wanting to develop a more harmonious partnership, I’m here to support you with structured, evidence-based coaching.

Your feedback is always valued as I continue to refine and formalise my accreditation pathway.

✅ Backed by Equine Science studies & EFA Horse Management Level 1
✅ Trained to Medium level, competed Novice & Elementary
❌ Note: I do not work with severe behavioural issues (e.g. bucking, rearing, biting).

PRICING INFORMATION:
All bookings beyond the Perth metro area will attract a travel fee.

🧑‍🏫 Riding Lessons & Coaching
Supportive and confidence-building sessions tailored for:
• Beginners of any age
• Those seeking foundational support, including basic horse management
• Children learning the ropes
• Adult riders seeking calm, encouraging instruction
💲 $90/hour or $50/half hour

🐴 Horse Training & Groundwork
Gentle, consistent training to develop trust and foundational skills. Ideal for:
• Green or off-the-track horses
• Horses needing a refresh or extra work
• Horses with specific challenges (floating, walking through water, etc).
💲 $120/hour or $70/half hour

🏃‍♀️ Exercise Riding
Need help keeping your horse in work? I ride with a classical dressage approach, working to your goals with care and consistency. Price includes tacking up, washing off, and feeding if needed.
💲 $150/hour / $80 for 30 mins

Please reach out if you have questions or would like to discuss further.

Send a message to learn more

19/02/2026

🐴 WA Equine Business Owners, Managers, Workers and all the in between – Quick Favour 🙏

If you run a coaching business, an agistment centre, a training stable, a bodywork service, a breeding operation or host clinics in Perth or the South-West — I’d really value 3 minutes of your time. And no, I don't need your name or your business details! 😅

Honest question… how many hours a week are you spending on admin instead of horses? 😅 Bookings. Invoices. Chasing payments. Clinic coordination. Insurance. EA paperwork. Social media. Peak season overwhelm. Any of the admin, all of the admin.

I’m researching whether WA equine professionals would genuinely benefit from equine-specific admin & operations support — or whether it’s something people just “cope” with.

This isn’t a sales pitch — I am doing proper market validation before considering launching something like this. If the admin is eating into your time or limiting your growth, I’d love your input. It is completely de-identified!

Survey (3–5 mins):
👇
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TRGKB29

Thank you — I really appreciate the WA horse community 🙏🐎

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10/11/2025

Undervaluing Horsemanship — Don’t Do It.

Horsemanship is the foundation of everything — for horse and human.

It’s more than riding; it’s care, connection, communication. Studies show that many horse owners lack key knowledge in behaviour, pain recognition, and learning theory — the very skills that build trust and welfare.

For me, it all started before I ever rode a step — learning to groom, tack up, clean hooves, and just be with horses. That foundation shaped everything I believe and teach today.

When we slow down and return to the basics, confidence grows — in the horse and in us. From care to groundwork to calm, responsive partnership — it all starts with horsemanship.

Read more here: https://reinandrise.blog

🐴 Ready to strengthen your foundation?

Reach out for support in horsemanship, groundwork, foundation training, and horse care.

20/07/2025

🌿RHYTHM🌿

Dressage doesn’t start with collection or perfection—it starts with the first building block of the training scale: RHYTHM. That steady, consistent, and unhurried beat is the foundation of everything we build with our horses. Rhythm teaches us patience. It reminds us to move in harmony with our horse, not ahead of them.

Whether you're riding a green horse or schooling higher movements, always come back to this question: Can we move with balance, relaxation, and clarity in the rhythm that suits this horse? This is where real training begins—and where true partnership forms.

🐎 Why rhythm matters:
Rhythm is the consistent tempo and regularity of the footfalls. It builds relaxation, balance, and flow in every ride. According to the FEI, "The rhythm should also be maintained through the transitions within a pace and in all turns, also in the corners, as well as on straight lines. No exercise can be good if the horse is losing rhythm. A loss of rhythm is often a sign of incorrect training".

💡 Know your beats:
• Walk = 4-beat
• Trot = 2-beat
• Canter = 3-beat
Your horse's rhythm must stay regular and unforced.

⚖️ What rhythm feels like:
A natural, swinging movement where the horse feels connected, not hurried or held.

🧘‍♀️ Your job as a rider:
• Rein in tension
• Feel your horse’s tempo
• Follow, support, and maintain the rhythm
This is the beginning of a true connection.

✨ Rein & Rise is about more than riding. It’s about partnership. Contact us to discuss your training needs.