Leigh Dunstan has trained extensively with Grand Prix trainers and riders and Olympic coaches. With a wealth of hands-on experience and a mixture of influences, Leigh has now developed his own, unique training formula which takes advantage of training aspects often neglected by the stream of coaches mass produced by rigid formal training schemes.

Leigh has practiced yoga as part of his daily life for many years and has studied Psychology during his time at Melbourne University. He has worked extensively with Thoroughbreds, Warmbloods, Arabians, Andalusians, Clydesdale Crosses and all breeds of ponies. He has combined those influences with classical dressage training to produce HARMONIOUS CO-OPERATIVE PARTNERSHIPS between horse and rider based primarily on RELAXATION and TRUST. By also using his knowledge of specific breed characteristics he helps to create HORSE/RIDER COMBINATIONS which then become SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATED TEAMS.

Leigh considers himself an "EQUESTRIAN LIFE COACH". He works on every aspect required for success- riding ability, the horses training, conditioning, preparation and presentation for competitions…in fact everything!

He has a 3 step introductory process to help you and your horse maximise your potential as a successful harmonious partnership.

1. Firstly Leigh helps you to pinpoint the goals you wish to achieve for yourself as a rider, for your horse and/or the horse/rider partnership.
2. Then Leigh advises whether he believes these goals are realistic and achievable.
3. Finally, together you will map out a plan to help you achieve your desired result, along with an estimated time frame and an overview of the costs related to achieving a successful result.

Leigh Dunstan's philosophy has always been that SUCCESS equals the achievement of a DESIRED RESULT , whether that be competitive success or a goal that is more personal and perhaps less tangible.

At "Dunleigh Stables" the emphasis is on producing tangible, desired results for our clients.

Leigh is often reminded of a quote attributed to Bill Gates when he is looking for useful people; "Use someone who has achieved what you want to achieve." This is very helpful in the equestrian world when looking for a coach.

Leigh supports his clients by developing strategies to bridge the gap between where they are now and where they would like to be. The key element of his formula for success is a steady resolution and persistence toward a pre-determined goal.

What stops YOU from achieving you personal equestrian goals?

• Inexperience in training /feeding /producing a show or competition horse?
• Wrong choice of horse/pony for yourself or your child?
• Lack of required riding skills?
• Can't set achievable goals?

Leigh Dunstan's "Equestrian Life Coaching" will help with all of these right down to hands-on assistance with warming up /ringcraft/presentation at all levels of competition.

"I owe it all to Leigh…he turned my show ring career right around. Without him my pony (Tudor Manor Royal Ambition) wouldn't have won Champion at Royal Melbourne Show or won the Supreme garland I've always wanted at Barastoc 2006.

Thanks Leigh, I couldn't have done it without you." - Angie Nicholls, Sunbury VIC