Do you dream
of something better with your horse?
FOR THOSE WHO WANT IT ALL
There is sometimes a belief that if we prioritise relationship, connection, and how the horse feels, it must mean we can never ask anything of them — or that we must give up performance.
As though friendship and excellence cannot go hand in hand.
I believe it is possible to have both — but only when we truly prioritise the friendship and the relationship, and honour the horse when they say no.
When we receive a “no”, we need to ask questions.
Why ?
What might the horse be experiencing?
What do they need in order to feel safe, comfortable, and able to say yes?
Sometimes it means improving communication.
Sometimes it means addressing emotional stress, pain, physical limitation or equipment.
And sometimes — if we cannot remedy those things, mainly in the case of pain, it means accepting the no.
🌟 When we see:
✅ Horses with happy expressions — inspired, exuberant, and charismatic ✅ Horses moving with healthy biomechanics for happiness, health, and performance
We know we’re on the right track.
🌟 About the Program
· Built on “Leadership with Love,” truly putting the horse first
· Develops horses’ bodies (and yours)
with optimal biomechanics
through a blend of Precision and Play
· Has transformed hundreds of horses (and humans) —
including many once considered extreme “problem horses” -
horses who were broken in body, mind, and spirit
🌟 For Every Level
· Tailored to meet you where you’re at —
whether you’re a novice or seasoned horse person
· An accelerated,
immersive experience to fast-track your goals.
🌟 Ongoing Support
· Online mentoring and courses available after
in-person programs.
🌟 If you’re ready to go to new heights -
Join the many others already living their dream with horses
CONNECT TO YOURSELF, YOUR HORSE, NATURE AND LIKE MINDED SOULS.
Sleep under the stars, beside your horse, if that feels good to you - it is a magical experience and a great way to connect with your horse. Sit around the campfire at night with friends in the serenity of the this beautiful valley, surrounded by ancient granite rock formations.
Enjoy nutritious, and delicious meals, comfortable amenities, and meaningful connection with your fellow retreat participants. This retreat is holistic - nutrition, movement, mind and body awareness will all be important aspects we address.
Do you dream
of something better with your horse?
FOR THOSE WHO WANT IT ALL
There is sometimes a belief that if we prioritise relationship, connection, and how the horse feels, it must mean we can never ask anything of them — or that we must give up performance.
As though friendship and excellence cannot go hand in hand.
I believe it is possible to have both — but only when we truly prioritise the friendship and the relationship, and honour the horse when they say no.
When we receive a “no”, we need to ask questions.
Why ?
What might the horse be experiencing?
What do they need in order to feel safe, comfortable, and able to say yes?
Sometimes it means improving communication.
Sometimes it means addressing emotional stress, pain, physical limitation or equipment.
And sometimes — if we cannot remedy those things, mainly in the case of pain, it means accepting the no.
🌟 When we see:
✅ Horses with happy expressions — inspired, exuberant, and charismatic ✅ Horses moving with healthy biomechanics for happiness, health, and performance
We know we’re on the right track.
🌟 About the Program
· Built on “Leadership with Love,” truly putting the horse first
· Develops horses’ bodies (and yours)
with optimal biomechanics
through a blend of Precision and Play
· Has transformed hundreds of horses (and humans) —
including many once considered extreme “problem horses” -
horses who were broken in body, mind, and spirit
🌟 For Every Level
· Tailored to meet you where you’re at —
whether you’re a novice or seasoned horse person
· An accelerated,
immersive experience to fast-track your goals.
🌟 Ongoing Support
· Online mentoring and courses available after
in-person programs.
🌟 If you’re ready to go to new heights -
Join the many others already living their dream with horses
CONNECT TO YOURSELF, YOUR HORSE, NATURE AND LIKE MINDED SOULS.
Sleep under the stars, beside your horse, if that feels good to you - it is a magical experience and a great way to connect with your horse. Sit around the campfire at night with friends in the serenity of the this beautiful valley, surrounded by ancient granite rock formations.
Enjoy nutritious, and delicious meals, comfortable amenities, and meaningful connection with your fellow retreat participants. This retreat is holistic - nutrition, movement, mind and body awareness will all be important aspects we address.
join me & experience real joy with horses
5 day retreat with your horse
Immerse yourself and spend 5 days with your horse and a group of like minded people who are all seeking deep connection and joyful partnerships with their horses. It's a truly transformative experience and the first step on the path to achieving your dreams with horses.
connect deeply
Connect with your horse so deeply that you start knowing them from the inside out - mind, emotions, body and spirit.
develop your skillS & nuture
yourself
Develop your skills and nurture yourself in mind, body and spirit so you can become the human your horse dreams off.
leadership with love
Learn how to implement
'Leadership with Love'
How can we say it with Love ?
Great 'FEEL' - is love in action.
practical techniques -Learn in DAYS What many never learn in a lifetime.
Practical techniques are important and usually take much time to master. Here, we accelerate your learning by blending the power of simulation with step-by-step guidance, personalised attention, and supportive, clear, detailed feedback.
deep peace, true joy, playfulness & community
Walk the path—and share it with others—who are exploring a way of being with horses that nurtures the soul, warms the heart, and brings a sense of deep peace. From this peace, true joy and playfulness can arise. Develop friendships with other like minded people as well as a deep bond with your horse.
What You'll Learn:
Read and sense your horse accurately
Develop your sensory awareness and body awareness
Develop physical skills and techniques on the ground to be as one - in fluid flow together.
Understand your horse, mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Learn how they think, how they feel, how they learn, how they play and how their body operates.
Connect with their Soul, Win their Heart, Engage their Mind & Develop their Physical Body with Optimal Biomechanics
Your dream doesn't need to remain a distant illusion, i CAN HELP YOU BRING IT TO REALITY
Hi I'm Mel,
After early success in jumping, dressage, entertainment acts, vaulting, and starting horses under saddle, I reached a point where competition and performance lost all meaning if the horse wasn’t a happy, willing participant. I had always wanted to be kind, but like many trainers, I applied pressure to get results. Over time, I began to notice the subtle signs: horses complying but emotionally shut down, angry, resentful, or anxious internally. With this new awareness, I could no longer continue in the same way. Winning meant nothing if my horse wasn't genuinely happy. I knew I had to find another way — or walk away from horses altogether.
That search evolved into Connecting with Horses & Riding with Synchronicity — a way of being with horses that is truly enriching for both horse and human in body, mind and spirit. Once you experience the magic of groundplay or riding with a horse who is inspired, athletic, balanced, and joyfully engaged, you won’t want to settle for anything less. Now, my mission is to share this approach with others so they too can experience their dream partnership: a horse who is powerful, responsive, calm, and playful — a true co-creator, full of charisma and heart.
What Our Happy Clients Say:
"You will LOVE it."
"Sometimes words aren’t adequate. The changes I feel & see in me & my horse are profound. Gratitude explodes from my heart to Mel Fleming for sharing the knowledge/wisdom she has developed over the years. If anyone thinks they may like the course I can confidently say YOU WILL LOVE IT." - Avis Falcinella
"The most genuine and truthful ways of being with my horses"
“Over all the years it is easy for me to recognise that my best horsemanship experiences have been in my learning with you. They continue to be the pillars on which I lean and which guide the most genuine and truthful ways of being with my horses.” – Monique Halliday
"You have a the biggest talent I've ever seen in balancing the horse and helping the mind and the body be in the right biomechanics."
"I cannot say how much you gave to me! Neptune is good I learned a lot and we are improving. Thank you so much for coming, was a big pleasure to see you! I am really enthusiastic about everything what you taught me, I think you are a genius! I never had in my life a such an incredible feeling on the back of the horse! The only thing I don't agree is that you are not here anymore!
You have the biggest talent I've ever seen in balancing the horse and helping the mind and the body be in the right biomechanics. No Michel (Robert) or George Morris can ride Neptune like you.
Come back soon,
Love Luca
Note from Mel: I will specify here that I only rode Neptune on the flat and not over any fences - I don't claim to be a great jump rider on any account. The quality of the canter in between the fences is how I helped. Neptune was a very extreme and sensitive horse.
Luca Moneta - International showjumper from Italy
"Best ride ever on my dressage horse..... engaging his hind quarters and lifting through his withers and it was physically effortless"
"My greatest ‘aha’ moment for this clinic however was in the saddle. I have been playing with my new horse, who has a strong Dressage background, and a lot of brace and anxiety towards training. He had a lot of emotion towards being ridden and would quickly take offence to me being in the saddle.
Through the principles of ‘Riding with Synchronicity’, I was able to let go of any brace in my body and find harmony with him and I could not believe how quickly he turned loose, happily stretching into the bridle, engaging his hind quarters and lifting through his withers. Not only was it the best ride I had ever had on him, but it was physically effortless and when I got off, rather than feeling like I had had an hour riding lesson, I felt like I had just had a body work session!
My legs felt longer and overall I was in better alignment, rather than experiencing any sense of strain or fatigue. Therefore it had not only been biomechanically beneficial for the horse, but also therapeutic for me." Paisley Walker
"Best trail ride we’ve had together and I’m sooo in love with him !! "
"River and I are going really great. I came home yesterday from a trail ride, probably the best we’ve had together and I feel I’m sooo in love with him !! I’ve had some issues in the past where he would get worried and panic.
Thanks to your advice and teachings at Moonbi, this ride, River didn’t get worried and we relaxed and rode at the back of the group with plenty of chances for lots of trots and even some cantering where he felt like he’s done this all his life, so easily."
Glenda Pate
"From the deepest most sincerest place of my heart I thank you"
Hi Mel,
I just wanted to say a very quick BIG thank you for the clinic.
I am still gob smacked by the outcome & remain to ponder with excitement what the future will hold as it has now flipped everything I know on its head. Yet, I am in no rush for some strange reason to venture much further at the moment; rather just enjoy and absorb this new found way of “being” with Jim.
From the deepest most sincerest place of my heart I thank you (and no doubt so does Jim).
Brooke
Your Investment:
5 Full DAYS of Tuition
plus
Gourmet, nutritious and revitalising morning tea & lunch, camping and horse stay.
EB price $1475 if paid in full before March 10th
After that price is $1575
We’ve done our best to make this retreat accessible, while still honouring the depth of support, facilities, catering, and personalised instruction provided throughout your time at Alchemy Place.
****** We can cater for most dietary requirements, vegetarian and gluten free but if anyone doesn't want to join us for the group lunch and morning tea we can give you a reduced course fee less the catering costs.
Course location - "Alchemy Place", Moonbi, NSW.
April 3rd - 7th
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