Happy, healthy, harmonious
That’s what I believe all horse and rider partnerships can and should be, and my goal is to help all of my clients achieve this
Support for You & Your Horse
Training & Riding Lessons
- Build a trusting, responsive & harmonious partnership with your horse
- Improve your riding & make progress with your own horse
- Experience holistic horse & rider training with an ethical, classical, psychological & biomechanics focus
- Learn how to be your horse’s trainer, rather than outsourcing
- Understand the hows & whys behind the instruction to foster longevity for your horse
- Choose from in-hand (groundwork), ridden or combined lessons
- Select from dressage, pole-work, show jumping, cross country, obstacles, or general lessons
Equine Massage & Health
- Aid your horse’s body for optimal functioning through equine massage therapies
- Rehabilitate your horse from issues and injuries with targeted massage, guided exercises, and advice to maximise your horse’s recovery
- Help promote health throughout your horse’s various biological systems (e.g. musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, lymphatic)
- Assess your horse with an holistic lens to identify best next steps (for training, handling, riding, groundwork, issue-specific, gear-fit, bodywork, and more general advice)
Online Learning & Products
(Coming soon)
- Classical horse training & riding courses online
- Self-study or supported live learning options
- Digital text, audio and visual products designed with solutions for horse people in mind
- Remote online riding or training lessons from anywhere that you have an internet connection plus your recording & transmitting device
Additional Services
HRCAV Level Assessing & Instruction
- Level Assessments for HRCAV members
- Instruction for HRCAV clubs/rallies/clinics
- HRCAV (not EA) Helmet-tagging service
Facilities Hire
- Casual hire of facilities available (exclusive or shared)
- Hosting of service providers requiring horse facilities
- Venue hire for club rallies, clinics & private events
Events
- Clinics
- Group lessons
- Horse training events
- Come & Try or ‘Horse Play & Practice’ Days
Testimonials
Here’s what Winsley Park Equestrian clients have to say:
"Most supportive, patient and helpful riding instructor and a wealth of knowledge in all things horses!!! Absolutely love Annemarie and everything she does!” 5* ~Cassy
“Annemarie is a dedicated instructor and equestrian.” 5* ~Terese
"Annemarie is so friendly and is such a great teacher, constantly working to offer solutions and tailor making her class to suit my needs. I felt so well looked after, learned heaps and gained a great deal of confidence. If you want to learn to ride I highly recommend! Thank you so much Winsley Park Equestrian.” 5* ~ Dawn
"Annemarie was so helpful in getting my horse seen by a great therapist who has helped all my horses feel better. Thank you for being so kind and considerate and helpful.” 5* ~ Jo
"Annemarie is always on time. She is meticulous in her work. The horses love her gentle, calm and caring demeanour and the results and changes in the horses after her treatments are amazing.” 5* ~ Cassie
“Had a private show jumping and obstacle lesson today on my highly strung pony who can be quite anxious. Annemarie is so calm, relaxed and patient with horses and they just seem to chill out. My lesson went great because of this and the pointers that Annemarie provided.” 5* ~ Cassie
"Annemarie has a fantastic eye. Very supportive.” 5* ~ Deidre
“I love helping horses and their humans achieve their best possible lives together.”
~ Annemarie Irwin
Winsley Park Equestrian.
Welcome
Winsley Park Equestrian, owned and managed by Annemarie Irwin, provides a range of services throughout the Ararat & Grampians region and online, to help form happy, healthy, and harmonious horse and rider partnerships.
An experienced teacher, and longtime rider, trainer, and equestrian competitor, Annemarie strives to pass on knowledge and skills to benefit horses, and horse-people everywhere.
From first-time horse-owners to advanced competitors, Annemarie Irwin’s knowledge and experience provides calm, confidence-building coaching, based on classical training and biomechanics principles, with an understanding of both horse and rider psychology.
Annemarie’s calm energy also helps your horse and she provides equine health services and advice as a qualified Equine Sports Massage Therapist and Equine Myotherapist (Australian College of Animal Tactile Therapy), and is currently studying Equine Osteopathy, is also certified in Equine Red Light Therapy, Equine Energy Healing, and has studied Equine Psychology and Zoopharmacognosy, as well as obtaining a Bachelor of Teaching and Bachelor of Arts. Annemarie is also an Official Level Assessor with Horse Riding Clubs Association of Victoria (HRCAV) and is a Bit Bank Australia certified coach.
Payment
Payment for all services is due at or before the commencement time of the service. Pay for your bookings here.
Horses and a lifetime of learning.
Annemarie began her equestrian journey by riding her green-broken, three-year-old, Shetland Pony, as the two-year-old daughter of a riding instructor. Today, she’s bringing one of her Friesian Warmbloods (who she’s rehabilitated from a significant injury) up through the levels of dressage from a classical training basis, and developing the training of her other horses so that they can feel better in the way their bodies function and enjoy their time with humans, working together in a range of disciplines and settings.
Booking Instructions, Terms & Conditions
Equine Massage Booking at Winsley Park Equestrian
We are located at 344 Deenicull Creek Road, Cathcart, VIC 3377. Entry is via Gate 1 and take the left fork of the driveway towards the cream sheds. Parking is on the left side of the driveway.
On arrival, please proceed to the cream shed with ‘Reception’ marked on the door. Payment by cash or PayPal is due at the commencement time of the massage appointment. http://www.PayPal.me/winsleyparkeq
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy, requiring full payment of booking if canceled/rescheduled less than 24-hours prior (except in case of emergency or illness).
Please bring a water bucket for your horse. Please ensure that your horse does not eat grain/hard feed in the two hours prior to massage (grass and/or hay is fine).
Horses should be clean (brushed) and dry.
Equine massage appointments at Winsley Park Equestrian are $100.00, and Multi-service Discounted Massages are $90.00 each. Additional services are available but need to be requested at time of booking: https://www.winsleyparkequestrian.com/services
Anyone (whether the client, or any adult/child accompanying the client) deemed to be behaving dangerously, inappropriately, or disrespectfully, may be asked to leave the premises of Winsley Park Equestrian and may forfeit any right to services and monies provided for those services, no matter if those services are delivered, partially delivered, or not yet delivered.
The massage may be stopped, paused or cancelled by Winsley Park Equestrian at any time due to operational, safety, or weather issues, and in such circumstances the full fee remains payable unless deemed otherwise by Winsley Park Equestrian.
Acceptance of the booking is also acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Enquire about our multi-service discount for consecutive bookings of massage appointments (more than one horse) or for consecutive appointments of massage, lessons, level assessment, or facilities hire.
Lesson Booking at Winsley Park Equestrian
We are located at 344 Deenicull Creek Road, Cathcart, VIC 3377. Entry is via Gate 1 and take the left fork of the driveway towards the cream sheds. Parking is on the left side of the driveway.
On arrival, please proceed to the cream shed with ‘Reception’ marked on the door. Payment by cash or PayPal is due at the commencement time of your lesson. http://www.PayPal.me/winsleyparkeq
There are forms at Reception (waiver and registration) to be filled out prior to riding.
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy, requiring full payment of lesson if canceled/rescheduled less than 24-hours prior (except in case of emergency or illness).
Riders should wear long pants (e.g. jeans or jodhpurs), shoes or boots with a flat sole and small heel 👞, and a top that covers shoulders (e.g. T-shirt or long sleeves). Riders may use their own riding helmet (subject to safety standards inspection) or else will be provided with a current Australian Standards helmet. For cross country lessons, a current Australian Standards approved body protector (minimum Beta 2009 Level 3) must also be worn, and for cross country and obstacles lessons at least front leg boots (cross country/shin/tendon/brushing/sports boots) are recommended for horses. Please remember to bring a water bucket for your horse.
Riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult and one of their legal guardians is required to sign the forms at or prior to the initial lesson.
The lesson may be stopped, paused or cancelled by Winsley Park Equestrian at any time due to operational, safety, or weather issues, and in such circumstances the full fee remains payable unless deemed otherwise by Winsley Park Equestrian.
Anyone (whether a rider, or any adult/child accompanying the rider) deemed to be behaving dangerously, inappropriately, or disrespectfully, may be asked to leave the premises of Winsley Park Equestrian and forfeit any right to services and monies provided for those services, no matter if those services are delivered, partially delivered, or not yet delivered.
Equine Massage Booking at venue other than Winsley Park Equestrian
The fee for the equine massage treatment varies according to location and additional services are charged separately. Payment by cash or PayPal is due at the commencement time of the massage appointment. www.PayPal.me/winsleyparkeq
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy, requiring full payment of treatment if canceled/rescheduled less than 24-hours prior (except in case of emergency or illness).
Please ensure that your horse does not eat grain/hard feed in the two hours prior to massage (grass and/or hay is fine).
Horses should be clean (brushed) and dry, and a safe undercover area is required if raining.
The massage may be stopped, paused or cancelled by Winsley Park Equestrian at any time due to operational, safety, or weather issues, and in such circumstances the full fee remains payable unless deemed otherwise by Winsley Park Equestrian.
Acceptance of the booking is also acceptance of these terms and conditions.
Additional services are available but need to be requested at time of booking: https://www.winsleyparkequestrian.com/services
Enquire about our multi-service discount for consecutive bookings of massage appointments (more than one horse) or for consecutive appointments of massage, lessons, or HRCAV level assessment.
Lesson Booking at Venue other than Winsley Park Equestrian
A risk waiver form is to be filled out by the rider or their parent/legal guardian prior to the commencement of the initial lesson and at required intervals as directed by Winsley Park Equestrian staff thereafter.
Venue fees, charges, and any requirements are the sole responsibility of the rider or their parent/legal guardian.
Payment is due at the commencement time of the lesson in cash or via PayPal: http://www.PayPal.me/winsleyparkeq
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy, requiring full payment of lesson if canceled/rescheduled less than 24-hours prior (except in case of emergency or illness).
The lesson may be stopped, paused or cancelled by Winsley Park Equestrian at any time due to operational, safety, or weather issues, and in such circumstances the full fee remains payable unless deemed otherwise by Winsley Park Equestrian.
Arenas Hire/Facilities Hire at Winsley Park Equestrian
We are located at 344 Deenicull Creek Road, Cathcart, VIC 3377. Entry is via Gate 1 and take the left fork of the driveway towards the cream sheds. Parking is on the left side of the driveway.
On arrival, please proceed to the cream shed with ‘Reception’ marked on the door. Payment by cash or PayPal is due at the commencement time of your lesson. http://www.PayPal.me/winsleyparkeq
There are forms at Reception (waiver and registration) to be filled out prior to riding.
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy, requiring full payment of lesson if canceled/rescheduled less than 24-hours prior (except in case of emergency or illness).
Riders should wear long pants (e.g. jeans or jodhpurs), shoes or boots with a flat sole and small heel 👞, and a top that covers shoulders (e.g. T-shirt or long sleeves). Riders may use their own riding helmet (subject to safety standards inspection) or else will be provided with a current Australian Standards helmet. For obstacles course, at least front leg boots (cross country/shin/tendon/brushing/sports boots) are recommended for horses. Please remember to bring a water bucket for your horse. (Water troughs are for Winsley Park horses only.)
Riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult and one of their legal guardians is required to sign the forms at or prior to the initial lesson.
The hire may be stopped, paused or cancelled by Winsley Park Equestrian at any time due to operational, safety, or weather issues, and in such circumstances the full fee remains payable unless deemed otherwise by Winsley Park Equestrian.
Any damage or breakages to facilities and equipment being hired that occurs during the hire must be reported to Winsley Park Equestrian, and it will be solely at the discretion of Winsley Park Equestrian to determine whether an additional cost for the damage or breakage(s) will be applied to the hire fee.
Anyone (whether a rider, or any adult/child accompanying the rider) deemed to be behaving dangerously, inappropriately, or disrespectfully, may be asked to leave the premises of Winsley Park Equestrian and forfeit any right to services and monies provided for those services, no matter if those services are delivered, partially delivered, or not yet delivered.
HRCAV Level Assessment Booking at Winsley Park Equestrian
We are located at 344 Deenicull Creek Road, Cathcart, VIC 3377. Entry is via Gate 1 and take the left fork of the driveway towards the cream sheds. Parking is on the left side of the driveway.
Please remember to bring a water bucket for your horse.
On arrival, please proceed to the cream shed with ‘Reception’ marked on the door. Payment by cash or PayPal is due at the commencement time of your Level Assessment and includes up to 2 hours facilities hire (cross country courses are only for use under direct supervision during Level Assessment and are otherwise excluded from facilities hire). http://www.PayPal.me/winsleyparkeq
There are forms at Reception (waiver and registration) to be filled out prior to riding.
We have a 24-hour cancellation policy, requiring full payment of Level Assessment/facilities hire if canceled/rescheduled less than 24-hours prior (except in case of emergency or illness).
Riders should bring their green membership card (stamped and signed to prove current membership status) and the performance cards for any/all disciplines they want to be assessed. Riders should wear long pants (e.g. jeans or jodhpurs), riding boots, and a top that covers shoulders (e.g. T-shirt or long sleeves; club uniforms are not required). Riders may use their own riding helmet (subject to safety standards inspection) or else will be provided with a current Australian Standards helmet. Riders under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult and one of their legal guardians is required to sign the forms prior to riding at Winsley Park Equestrian.
HRCAV requires appropriate tack/saddlery/equipment for the disciplines being assessed, including short or long riding boots to be worn at all times while mounted. Please familiarise yourself with the discipline-specific gear rules here: https://hrcav.com.au/rules-guidelines/hrcav-manual/ Note that current standards compliant body protectors must be worn for a Horse Trials Level Assessment, during the cross country component. I’m available for HRCAV helmet-tagging at time of Level Assessment if required.
The Level Assessment may be stopped, paused or cancelled by Winsley Park Equestrian at any time due to operational, safety, or weather issues, and in such circumstances the full fee remains payable unless deemed otherwise by Winsley Park Equestrian.
Anyone (whether a rider, or any adult/child accompanying the rider) deemed to be behaving dangerously, inappropriately, or disrespectfully, may be asked to leave the premises of Winsley Park Equestrian and may forfeit any right to services and monies provided for those services, no matter if those services are delivered, partially delivered, or not yet delivered.
Acceptance of the booking is also acceptance of these terms and conditions.