Schooling - Dressage & Jumping
At Brookby Heights, we offer professional schooling services for horses at all stages of their education, with a focus on both flatwork and jumping. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your horse’s dressage foundations or advance their jumping technique, we bring decades of hands-on experience and proven results.
Many riders find it easier to learn a new movement when their horse already understands what’s being asked. That’s where we come in. We’re happy to introduce new movements—such as leg yield, shoulder-in, travers, half-pass, and flying changes—so your horse develops the correct muscle memory and understanding. Once these "buttons" are installed, we then work closely with you so that you can confidently ride and apply them yourself.
With extensive backgrounds in competitive Eventing and Show Jumping, we’re well-equipped to develop your horse’s talent over fences. Whether it’s Show Jumping or Cross Country, we focus on producing horses that are confident, rhythmic, and technically correct. Many of our horses benefit from time in our free-jumping lane, which allows them to develop confidence and enthusiasm for jumping in a relaxed, pressure-free setting.
We also specialise in correcting issues such as refusals or loss of jumping confidence. Our thoughtful, horse-first approach involves identifying the root cause—whether physical, mental, or training-related—and then working patiently to rebuild trust and technique. When the horse is ready, we encourage owners to join us for in-hand lessons to re-establish the rider-horse connection and move forward as a confident team.
Our Cross Country schooling is particularly popular with clients looking to introduce their horses to XC in the right way. Early experiences over ditches, banks, and water jumps matter, and we ensure they’re positive, progressive, and enjoyable. This allows horses to develop the confidence and enthusiasm that carries them forward successfully through the grades.
We are passionate about helping both horses and riders progress with clarity, trust, and enjoyment. Whether your horse needs refining, re-schooling, or simply a confident introduction to new challenges—we're here to help.
Want to take your horse’s performance to the next level?
Contact us today to book in for schooling or to discuss a personalised training program.
Feedback & Reviews
"I have sent several mares to Karen to be served by Mighty Heights and have always been delighted with the care that they have received. She has always kept me informed of their progress and I have been confident that they have been treated with respect and understanding. The resulting offspring have also been exceptional and I will certainly be returning mares for the coming season."
Ruth Lucas
"I bought Steve from Karen as my first hack a couple years ago. Steven is such a placid and kind natured horse. Karen has been helpful to me ever since I first saw him and still is to this day with maintaining my gorgeous boy. I feel very lucky to have him and from such a great place where he was able to mature and be ready to become my best mate!"
Shelby Cooper
"I just wanted to write to say thank you and how privileged we feel to be the owners of a Mighty Heights horse.
The transition from ponies to hacks can sometimes be quite problematic. The amazing nature of the Mighty Heights progeny and the training you have put into them has made this transition for my daughter not only seamless but an absolute delight.
It has completely rebuilt her confidence and reignited her passion; something I am eternally grateful for.