Janelle Soloman - Melvourne, Australia
Fantastic 4 day clinic at JurAvon Equestrian Centre in Melbourne! Loved how you related to all levels of riders and horses and was so positive and supportive we can't wait to see you again in Australia.
Fantastic 4 day clinic at JurAvon Equestrian Centre in Melbourne! Loved how you related to all levels of riders and horses and was so positive and supportive we can't wait to see you again in Australia.
Frankie Jones - United Kingdom
I have just had my second lesson with Stephen today at the Becconsall clinic and I'm still smiling. From the very beginning, he makes you feel at ease and can watch you and your horse warm up and then tailor your lesson to your individual needs, making every lesson a triumph and full of little fist pump moments when your horse goes "oh, gotcha". His advice is gold dust and I can't wait to start with my homework tomorrow. Thanks Stephen, love Frankie and Lexi
I have just had my second lesson with Stephen today at the Becconsall clinic and I'm still smiling. From the very beginning, he makes you feel at ease and can watch you and your horse warm up and then tailor your lesson to your individual needs, making every lesson a triumph and full of little fist pump moments when your horse goes "oh, gotcha". His advice is gold dust and I can't wait to start with my homework tomorrow. Thanks Stephen, love Frankie and Lexi
Annette Mussmann - Germany
AMAZING coaching!! Stephen helped me to work though every moment - good or bad, with confidence and positivity. Mate you left behind some happy riders in Australia, I have a feeling it will be hard to get a spot in your next clinic!!
AMAZING coaching!! Stephen helped me to work though every moment - good or bad, with confidence and positivity. Mate you left behind some happy riders in Australia, I have a feeling it will be hard to get a spot in your next clinic!!
Sharon Myers - North Carolina, USA
Stephen is absolutely one of the nicest people you could hope to know, both as a person and a trainer. He's had the best possible dressage education and he combines that knowledge with empathy for the horse. Like many, I'm very much looking forward to training with him again!
Stephen is absolutely one of the nicest people you could hope to know, both as a person and a trainer. He's had the best possible dressage education and he combines that knowledge with empathy for the horse. Like many, I'm very much looking forward to training with him again!
Catherine Friday - Melbourne, Australia
I booked two sessions with Stephen and this was my first clinic outside of normal lessons with my instructor. Being only a prelim rider on an OTT TB I was a little apprehensive that I would be out of my depth. However, Stephen is a wonderfully adept, knowledgeable and empathic teacher who pitches his teaching so that it is both challenging but encouraging and enabling. I felt my riding technique and confidence both improve under his generous guidance and I would jump at the chance to have another lesson with him. Thanks Stephen.
I booked two sessions with Stephen and this was my first clinic outside of normal lessons with my instructor. Being only a prelim rider on an OTT TB I was a little apprehensive that I would be out of my depth. However, Stephen is a wonderfully adept, knowledgeable and empathic teacher who pitches his teaching so that it is both challenging but encouraging and enabling. I felt my riding technique and confidence both improve under his generous guidance and I would jump at the chance to have another lesson with him. Thanks Stephen.
Lesley Mitton - Scotland, United Kingdom
I've had 1 lesson with Stephen and it's completely changed my horse! We've gone from being unable to ride into any kind of contact - rearing, bucking, spooking - to really working in an outline and achieving 68+% on intro and prelim tests which seemed totally unachievable for years! He made it so easy for me to understand and to take the skills I learnt and put them into practise at home. I'd give 10* if I could!
I've had 1 lesson with Stephen and it's completely changed my horse! We've gone from being unable to ride into any kind of contact - rearing, bucking, spooking - to really working in an outline and achieving 68+% on intro and prelim tests which seemed totally unachievable for years! He made it so easy for me to understand and to take the skills I learnt and put them into practise at home. I'd give 10* if I could!
Kylie Davey - Melbourne, Australia
Brilliant sensitive positive genuine inspiring knowledgeable thoughtful professional funny and peaceful. I just cant find all the words I want to say. Stephens approach made me feel instantly welcome amongst some talented company at the Melbourne clinic and I I'm totally hooke
Cant recommend his style and natural affinity to give to others. He is commendable ànd of high calibre as a dressage trainer.
I look forward to his next Australian tour and would travel interstate and follow him round the country to maximise the amount of classes I could take...he's that good!!
Brilliant sensitive positive genuine inspiring knowledgeable thoughtful professional funny and peaceful. I just cant find all the words I want to say. Stephens approach made me feel instantly welcome amongst some talented company at the Melbourne clinic and I I'm totally hooke
Cant recommend his style and natural affinity to give to others. He is commendable ànd of high calibre as a dressage trainer.
I look forward to his next Australian tour and would travel interstate and follow him round the country to maximise the amount of classes I could take...he's that good!!
Jayne Bromilow - Bolton, United Kingdom
We booked a lesson for my daughter Natalia and a further session became available the next day, and with a little apprehension and hesitation I decided to go for it, given I'm more than rusty to say the least. (We have a mare who is basically trying it on, napping etc. and my 12 year daughter needs my support to get over this phase, so I needed to step up).
Stephen quickly assessed both horse and rider and gave both of us a plan of action with simple steps and techniques to ...improve our riding and tackle this problem of bucking/napping and generally riding better.
We both want you to know that we are very pleased with the quality of the lesson, so personalised to our individual needs. We have no hesitation in recommending your coaching sessions to others and we just can't wait to put into action the advice given.
I rode Lola the next morning (couldn't wait to get back on) and guess what, not one buck!
We look forward to future sessions with you and
I can honestly say that after 30 years (I know it's hard to believe - not) of not really doing much riding since my local competing level as a teenager, I sat in the car on the way home and welled up a little with the realisation that the horse mojo is back, big time!!
Lola, watch this space
We booked a lesson for my daughter Natalia and a further session became available the next day, and with a little apprehension and hesitation I decided to go for it, given I'm more than rusty to say the least. (We have a mare who is basically trying it on, napping etc. and my 12 year daughter needs my support to get over this phase, so I needed to step up).
Stephen quickly assessed both horse and rider and gave both of us a plan of action with simple steps and techniques to ...improve our riding and tackle this problem of bucking/napping and generally riding better.
We both want you to know that we are very pleased with the quality of the lesson, so personalised to our individual needs. We have no hesitation in recommending your coaching sessions to others and we just can't wait to put into action the advice given.
I rode Lola the next morning (couldn't wait to get back on) and guess what, not one buck!
We look forward to future sessions with you and
I can honestly say that after 30 years (I know it's hard to believe - not) of not really doing much riding since my local competing level as a teenager, I sat in the car on the way home and welled up a little with the realisation that the horse mojo is back, big time!!
Lola, watch this space
John Biggs - United Kingdom
After my first training session with Stephen Hayes Dressage my horse was transformed at his next competition - winning both his PSG's! Stephen recognised the problem straight away, have been so impressed Ive booked on two more clinics with him.
After my first training session with Stephen Hayes Dressage my horse was transformed at his next competition - winning both his PSG's! Stephen recognised the problem straight away, have been so impressed Ive booked on two more clinics with him.
Carmen Abraham - Perth, Australia
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Getting tears in your eyes on the way home thinking how incredible the ride felt is just what you want coming from a lesson.
My horse is a couple of months off the track so he started out tense and nervous but by the end you wouldn't think he was the same horse, the improvement was incredible.
He watched us go round and worked out the best course of action and I cannot tell you how well it worked... within a few rounds of the arena he was starting to listen and work like he is supposed too.
I honestly could go on for days. WHEN he comes back I'll be booking a lesson for each day he is here. Couldn't recommend him enough! (Ps my mum came to watch and she was very annoyed she never got one)
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Getting tears in your eyes on the way home thinking how incredible the ride felt is just what you want coming from a lesson.
My horse is a couple of months off the track so he started out tense and nervous but by the end you wouldn't think he was the same horse, the improvement was incredible.
He watched us go round and worked out the best course of action and I cannot tell you how well it worked... within a few rounds of the arena he was starting to listen and work like he is supposed too.
I honestly could go on for days. WHEN he comes back I'll be booking a lesson for each day he is here. Couldn't recommend him enough! (Ps my mum came to watch and she was very annoyed she never got one)
Manhani Yunis - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Had 2 great sessions on completely different horses. I didn't really know what to expect as I've never attended this type of clinic. But I was over the moon when I could get my boy Bud moving almost effortlessly, though he is not your typical dressage horse. On Eddie, it was magic and I couldn't believe being able to do my very first half-pass! All because Stephen talked through every step of the way and broke it down in such logical and easy steps to do. Still lots to do, so looking forward to future sessions.
Had 2 great sessions on completely different horses. I didn't really know what to expect as I've never attended this type of clinic. But I was over the moon when I could get my boy Bud moving almost effortlessly, though he is not your typical dressage horse. On Eddie, it was magic and I couldn't believe being able to do my very first half-pass! All because Stephen talked through every step of the way and broke it down in such logical and easy steps to do. Still lots to do, so looking forward to future sessions.
Jeanette McGuiness - Manchester, United Kingdom
Organised a clinic with Stephen at our yard, minimum 6 he said, maximum 14, within half an hour we had 14. He turned up early (hate people being late lol). He had a range of customers, treating every single one individually. His approach was very mature and had a great depth of knowledge putting it across expertly. He has left the whole yard buzzing. Counting the days till the next one. Thank you Stephen
Organised a clinic with Stephen at our yard, minimum 6 he said, maximum 14, within half an hour we had 14. He turned up early (hate people being late lol). He had a range of customers, treating every single one individually. His approach was very mature and had a great depth of knowledge putting it across expertly. He has left the whole yard buzzing. Counting the days till the next one. Thank you Stephen
Wendy Bowden - Ireland
Went to my very first clinic with Stephen , within 5 minutes of watching me ride . He know exactly the correct way I should ride my big young horse after giving me tips on my own position and showing me aids in which way to ride my horse . Not only did it help balance my horse it also got him working freely over his back. Absolutely fabulous trainer and would love to have Stephen on regular basis to train me and my horse
Went to my very first clinic with Stephen , within 5 minutes of watching me ride . He know exactly the correct way I should ride my big young horse after giving me tips on my own position and showing me aids in which way to ride my horse . Not only did it help balance my horse it also got him working freely over his back. Absolutely fabulous trainer and would love to have Stephen on regular basis to train me and my horse
Chloe Roberts - New Jersey, USA
There aren't enough stars in the world that could be enough to say how amazing Stephen is, as simply, he's worth so much more than the 5 we get. Coming from showjumping, flatwork is hugely important to us in order to get those winning rounds& today I saw a glismp of how incredible my little horse is and having such a heartfelt instructor who wants you to succeed as much as you do, honestly makes for the best training. I'm so excited to continue training with Stephen. I couldn't recommend him higher. X
There aren't enough stars in the world that could be enough to say how amazing Stephen is, as simply, he's worth so much more than the 5 we get. Coming from showjumping, flatwork is hugely important to us in order to get those winning rounds& today I saw a glismp of how incredible my little horse is and having such a heartfelt instructor who wants you to succeed as much as you do, honestly makes for the best training. I'm so excited to continue training with Stephen. I couldn't recommend him higher. X
