Zoe Vorenas Dressage

We just wanted to express a massive thank you to everyone who shared their stories of Ben and photos with us. He truly was the soul of ZVD and everything we want this community to be. Seeing that he made so much impact to so many people warms our hearts and makes the grief a bit lighter.

Rightly, we’ve had a lot of clients express their worry and concern for P*k after the loss of his best mate yesterday.

Here he is today, enjoying the sun with his buddy. We gave him time to say goodbye yesterday and grieve, which seems to have helped a lot.

But of course, he would appreciate extra love and Weetabix over the weekend. 💕

Ever wondered what it feels like to ride a horse trained to the FEI levels?

We’re fortunate to have a number of highly educated school horses, allowing riders to experience movements that most only ever see from the sidelines. From flying changes and half passes through to tempi changes, piaffe and passage, our horses can help riders develop a feel for the correct training and biomechanics of advanced dressage.

You don’t need to own an FEI horse to experience what the movements should feel like. Whether you’re an ambitious rider looking to improve your own horse, returning to the sport, or simply wanting to tick a dressage bucket list item off your list, riding an educated horse can be an incredible learning experience.

At Zoe Vorenas Dressage, we have a real soft spot for our golden oldies.

While everyone loves talking about young horses and future stars, there’s something incredibly special about the horses who have spent years teaching, giving, and looking after their riders. They deserve nothing less than the very best in return.

The reason our older horses continue to look fantastic, perform happily, and genuinely enjoy their work comes down to meticulous care. From tailored feeding programs and regular veterinary, dental and farrier care, to careful workload management, saddle fitting, bodywork, and plenty of downtime, every detail matters.

These horses have given so much throughout their lives, and we’re incredibly proud to provide the standard of care that keeps them healthy, comfortable, and thriving. Watching them still march into the arena with their ears pricked, ready, is something we never take for granted.

July Training Opening

A rare training vacancy has become available for July at Beaumont Park.

If your horse needs a tune up, competition preparation, help with specific training challenges, confidence building, or simply consistent work, this is an excellent opportunity to fast track their progress.

With a strong focus on correct basics, clear communication, and creating happy, confident horses, every horse receives an individual program tailored to their needs and goals.

• Competition preparation
• Young horse education
• Dressage training
• Confidence and rideability improvement
• Rider coaching available in conjunction

One thing ZVD is especially proud of is the quality of the horses clients learn on.

These aren’t just nice horses… they’re educated, safe, experienced horses that genuinely teach riders confidence, feel, timing and correct riding.

Many have competed through the levels and helped riders progress from their very first lesson through to advanced work. Whether someone is returning after years away, starting as a beginner, or learning advanced movements, having the right horse makes all the difference.

The Beginner Adult Program

Have you always dreamed of learning to ride… but never knew where to start?

At ZVD, our Beginner Adult Rider Program has been designed specifically for adults with little to no horse experience who are wanting a calm, supportive and confidence-building introduction to horses and riding.

Our structured 6 week program is designed to help riders feel comfortable not only in the saddle, but around horses in general. We focus on creating a welcoming, professional and relaxed environment where adults can learn at their own pace with supportive coaching and beautiful educated horses.

Located at our stunning Beaumont Park property in the beautiful Yarra Valley region of Lilydale, riders can enjoy learning in a calm and picturesque environment surrounded by rolling hills, quality facilities and a relaxed atmosphere designed specifically for adult riders.

Our riders learn on experienced schoolmaster horses who are specifically selected for their quiet temperaments, education and ability to help riders feel safe and supported. These horses have spent years teaching riders from beginner through to advanced levels and are an incredibly important part of the ZVD experience.

Our program includes:

• Horse handling & safety
• Grooming & horse care
• Learning the basics of riding
• Understanding horse behaviour
• Calm, educated schoolmaster horses
• Private adult focused coaching
• Building confidence at your own pace

No experience required.
No judgement.
No pressure.

Whether horses have been a lifelong dream, or you’re simply looking for something new and exciting to challenge yourself with, we’d love to welcome you to Beaumont Park.

Midweek & weekend programs available with options for one or two sessions per week.

Limited places available.

Despite the cold, we are loving the beautiful autumn days and the colours around the arena. 🍂🍁

Due to a cancelation, we have availability for one lesson this Saturday at 9am.

Message us to book!

We have two spots left for this coming week at ZVD!

Friday 17th at 5pm and 5:45pm.

Contact us to book in.