Nestled between the beautiful Hunter Valley and scenic Central Coast, Willow's Leap is an equestrian training facility within easy reach of both Sydney and Newcastle. Our team:-
Lyndel Taylor - Currently eventing at One Star level, Lyndel has been riding for 30 years and is in the process of finishing her EFA Level I Instructor training. Her love for riding and passion for cross country grew up f
rom dragging a succession of native ponies after her local Hunt in North Yorkshire; a little more 'Thelwell' than the elegant jumping you see from her today! The Hunt never caught the fox, but did catch Lyndel's interest! She is available by appointment for individual lessons and clinics (specialising in the cross country aspect but happy to teach beginners and novices at show jumping and dressage too), and also has a limited capacity to accept horses for training. She will travel locally if you would prefer your horse trained at home. Phil Janson - Behind most of our jump design, building and photography, Phil does what he is told. But he secretly enjoys it...
As well as making jumps for Willow's Leap, he has supplied portable jumps to Wollombi and Mount Sugarloaf Pony Clubs, as well as assisting Darryl Burgess from Boonoona Designs making fixed and portable jumps on site. He is available for jump advice, and if he can't help you build then will point you in the right direction. On site we have:
Cross Country training jumps ranging from Encourager to One Star
Showjump paddock
Grass dressage arena
Fully qualified emergency medical support at all times
We have limited water - whilst we will always provide some for your horses to drink, we do not have enough to offer wash bays at this time. Whilst we love dogs, bringing your own is strictly prohibited. If we already know them, we may be happy for you to bring your own instructor. However, due to our insurance they must be EFA (or similar) registered and insured. All our other normal rules still apply. We have regular clinics with other fabulous instructors too, such as Belinda Bailey, Level II coach educator and Emma Mason, 4* eventer and local superstar. Please make sure you 'like' the site and add to one of your 'interest lists' to continue to get updates, photos from out and about on the Eventing scene and clinic dates. If you see our truck, make sure you come and say hi!
