• International FEI Dressage Rider for Ireland & GB
• Experience producing & coaching a diverse range of horses & ponies from Young Horse to GP
• Fully insured
• Trained with the UK's top Olympic Dressage riders
• BSc Equine Science
• Conscientious & enthusiastic with a passion for progress
• Catering for all ages & abilities
• Trained EA G Level judge
• Based near Maryborough QLD offering training & sales, lessons & clinics.
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Alice Hurley has represented Britain & Ireland at FEI level Internationally throughout Europe in CDIs, MCI Championships & ANCCE World Championships. She has a conscientious and enthusiastic approach to training and has over 25 years experience of Dressage competition; producing a diverse range of breeds from Young Horse to GP, with extensive experience with Iberian breeds. As an EA Judge, she incorporates a special focus on strengthening correct foundations and accuracy of test-riding with a passion for progress for each partnership.
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Alice began her dressage career in 1999 after winning the British Dressage National Talent Spotting. During her 7 year stint as part of the British Dressage Under 21's National Squad, Alice had the opportunity to train with many of Britain’s top trainers, such as Gareth Hughes, and was selected to represent Great Britain on several occasions including competing in Holland, Ireland, England and Northern Ireland. After finishing high school, Alice began working as a rider for the world-renowned Woodlander Stud where she gained invaluable experience in handling youngstock, backing, starting and producing young Dressage horses to the highest standards. Alice left Woodlander Stud with a 3 year old Hanoverian mare of her own and began studying her Equine Science BSc degree at Hartpury College (University of the West of England) where she was selected for the Elite Squad on their Sports Academy; receiving training from Olympic Gold Medallist, Carl Hester. Upon completing her degree in 2010, Alice began working for a Rehabilitation and Dressage Centre in Oxfordshire where she became Head Rider and Manager. During her 8.5 years in Oxford, Alice produced PRE stallions from 3 year-olds to training Grand Prix level under the guidance of four-time British Olympian, Richard Davison, Diane Thurman-Baker & Victor Alvarez. Alice enjoyed National and International success at FEI Small Tour, representing first GB and then later Ireland. Alice accumulated numerous medals & placings at National Championships, MCI Europeans, ANCEE Championships & CDIs; including in Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Italy, France and England. Before her big move to Australia in April 2019, Alice was selected for the Horse Sport Ireland High Performance Olympic Pathway Squad 2018/19.
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Alice spent a year working as the Dressage Rider & Coach for Sutton Farm Equestrian Centre in the Southern Highlands of NSW; where she trained and competed a variety of horses and ponies, including the talented Bluefields Berlin. During her time in NSW she qualified as an EA G Level Judge going on to judge a number of competitions in the area. Under the exceptional tuition of one of Australia’s leading International Grand Prix riders, Brett Parbery, Alice and Berlin were selected as the Advanced partnership for the Dorothee Schneider Masterclass at Willinga Park’s CDI4* — “Dressage by the Sea” in February 2020. COVID-19 promptly forced a unplanned move to Central QLD, where Alice lives with her partner and former Australian International Grand Prix rider, Anthony Pelling. Since relocating in March 2020, Alice has built a significant client base in Central QLD and the surrounds; giving regular lessons in the area and further afield for clinics. Alice is now training with QLD's top rider, Emma Flavelle-Watts, with her own self-produced WB and is based near Maryborough with her partner & former Australian Grand Prix rider, Anthony Pelling. Together they purchased a 20 acre equestrian property at the end of 2024 and are currently working hard to install more facilities. Alice takes a select number of horses for training & sales and teaches throughout the week from her base in between travelling for clinics and competitions.
