Hunter Valley Equestrian
About Willow's Leap
Willow’s Leap is an equestrian training facility offering
lessons, horse education, spelling agistment and accommodation.
Open most days each week and weekends, we can cater for individuals or
small groups, as well as running regular clinics with both our own Lyndel
Taylor and special guest instructors (such as Belinda Bailey and Emma
Mason).
Our Values
Willow's Leap
We believe riding should be fun, for both you and your horse. Here, you’ll find us using positive reinforcement, establishing and building on the fundamentals, and making sure you leave with a plan to work on. With over 15 years of providing high quality education for the Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Central Coast, Sydney and further afield, we pride ourselves in creating an atmosphere you’ll want to come back to…
Owners Lyndel and Phil are also fully qualified emergency doctors, which all goes to making Willow’s Leap one of the safest places to train. We are fully insured, and always have qualified medical cover on site for your peace of mind.
(02) 49988623
Meet Lyndel Taylor
Specialising in Eventing, Lyndel spends much of her time working with adults returning to riding after a break, and helping riders rebuild their confidence. Her first love is cross country, but has spent the last 15 years introducing a selection of green horses (for clients and her own) to the wonders of eventing. She is now regularly joined at events by both pupils, and the horses she’s had here for training.
Meet Phil Janson
Phil works hard behind the scenes to make sure the cross country jumps on site are challenging yet safe, and, along with our show jumps, has built most of them from scratch. He has worked alongside some of Australia’s best jump builders, including training as an EA Technical Delegate and Course Designer, but spends most of his time at events as the medical support. He is also increasingly experienced in photographing horses, and is responsible for all of the pictures on this site.
Hunter Valley Equestrian
Come and stay at willow's retreat
Willow’s Retreat offers unique accommodation options to choose from; whether you want to pitch a tent under the stars, sleep in the trees, or have all the creature comforts in our 3 bedroom eco lodge.
Hunter Valley Equestrian
Come and visit willow's leap
Ready to get back on the horse? Itching to getaway and explore this beautiful valley? We can’t wait to hear from you.
