Dave Russell offers personalised, one-on-one sessions designed to help you develop a more meaningful understanding of your horse—from the ground to transpose to the saddle. These lessons are tailored to suit each horse and rider partnership, meeting you exactly where you’re at in your journey, whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills.

Groundwork sessions focus on building trust, clarity, and respect—laying a solid foundation for communication that carries into all aspects of handling and riding. You’ll learn how to better read and respond to your horse’s body language, understand their triggers, and work through challenges in a way that builds confidence and cooperation.

Under saddle, Dave works with riders across all disciplines and experience levels. From Dressage to Reining, Ranch to Trail Riding, these sessions aim to improve feel, timing, balance, and softness—helping you become the rider your horse needs. Whether you're working toward specific goals or simply seeking a stronger partnership, Dave's calm and clear teaching style will help you make lasting progress.

Each session is designed to equip both horse and rider with the tools they need to succeed together. You’ll walk away with practical skills, a better understanding of your horse, and renewed confidence in your ability to communicate and progress as a team.

Dave offers these sessions both at his home base at Danima Equestrian Centre in Narre Warren North—a beautifully equipped facility with an indoor arena, round yard, and private paddocks—or at select locations during clinics and travel dates.

LESSONS OFFERED:
- Horsemanship Lessons
- Groundwork Lessons
- Dressage Lessons and Foundations for Dressage
- Reining Lessons
- Riding Ranch Lessons
- Obstacle Lessons
- Liberty Lessons

1:1 Horsemanship, Groundwork & Riding Lessons