The Riders Retreat

Where riders come to connect.

📅 Date: Saturday, 25th October 2025

🕗 Time: Gates open at 8:00am · Approx. finish 3:30pm

📍 Location: Fig Tree Pocket Equestrian Centre, 717 Fig Tree Pocket Road, Fig Tree Pocket QLD 4069

🔞 Age: 17+

Must be an EA member
All disciplines & experiences welcome.

🎟️ Tickets: $497.95 - Early bird ticket price for 14 days at $397.95
Please tick the 'Early Bird' checkbox when prompted and your discount will calculate at checkout
Only 20 spots available!

Riders will be split up for ridden sessions in groups of 5.
You will receive 2 x 1hr ridden sessions, 1 x 1hr off-horse pilates session + a catered breakfast, lunch, drinks & gift bag.

What is The Riders Retreat?

The Riders Retreat is not just another clinic. It’s a full day, all inclusive equestrian wellness event designed to help you reconnect with your horse, your riding, and a community of like minded riders who value growth, wellness, and genuine connection.

Led by Olympian Jock Paget, rider biomechanics expert Natasha Campbell, and dressage rider Lilly Ballard, who has trained under Lottie Fry, this retreat is thoughtfully curated by Dana and Nicole - a professional event manager. Together, they’ve created a day that blends expert coaching, movement, and connection in a supportive, relaxed environment.

This is more than just a clinic, it’s a space for growth, wellness, and coming back to centre, both in and out of the saddle.

What's Included

Welcome Breakfast + gift bag (exclusive event tee + more goodies)

Flatwork Session with Lilly Ballard – focused on rider seat, timing, and connection

Strength & Conditioning Workshop with Jock Paget – a carefully designed session using poles and gymnastic-style exercises to help horse and rider build strength, balance, and coordination

Catered Lunch – wraps, grazing platters, and time to unwind

Off-Horse Pilates Session with Natasha Campbell (The Eventing Physiologist) – focused on rider strength, biomechanics and mobility

Exclusive Pop-Up from Aurora Equestrian x EquiCare – featuring limited edition pieces and event only discounts

How the day will run

To ensure every rider gets the most out of the day, spaces are strictly limited to 20 riders.

The day will begin with riders arriving, settling in, and joining us for a welcome breakfast. A relaxed start with coffee, matcha, chia pots, fruit, pastries, and time to connect. Riders will receive their gift bags and we’ll kick off with a short introduction to set the tone for the day.

Riders will then be split into four small groups of five, based on experience level. This allows for more focused attention and tailored coaching throughout the day.

Each group will then break off into their first ridden session, rotating between the two core sessions:

Flatwork Fundamentals with Lilly Ballard

Strength & Conditioning with Jock Paget

After the morning sessions, we’ll come together for a full group off horse Pilates class led by Natasha Campbell, specialising in rider biomechanics, mobility, and strength.

Then it’s time for lunch and an opportunity to rest, reflect, and connect with fellow riders before the afternoon sessions begin.

In the afternoon, each group will rotate again to complete their second ridden session.

Each session will run for 1 hour, with a clear lesson plan and learning outcomes, allowing every rider to build confidence and take home practical tools they can continue using beyond the day.

You’ll be guided by high level professionals who are there not just to teach, but to support, encourage, and offer insight every step of the way in and out of the arena.