Wyndyarra Estate

Learn the art of driving with one of Australia’s most experienced coachmen Gary Rollans at Wyndyarra Estate

(located hinterland - Coffs Harbour NSW Australia)

Gary Rollans EFA Level2 Driving Coach. EFA Coach Educator.  German Bronze & Silver Standard Certificate.  International competitor/coach/trainer.

• Introduction to Carriage Driving 1Day
• Introduction to Carriage Driving 2Day
• Novice Carriage Driving 2Day
• Advanced Carriage Driving 2Day

EFA Accredited Certificate Courses:

• Inroduction to Carriage Driving EFA Certificate 2 Day
• Level 1 Carriage Driving EFA Certificate 2Day
• Level 2 Carriage Driving EFA Certificate 3Day
• 4-in-hand Carriage Driving 3Day
• Private Tuition at $55 per hour.

*EFA Equestrian Federation of Australia Accredited Certificates

Gary Teaches the Achenbach Driving System see Doc: The Achenbach Driving System.doc

 Testimonial:  Jessica Meredith.

I recently competed at the World Pony Pair Championships held in Denmark 2007. Gary’s visualisation training techniques helped me achieve some of the top times in the marathon obstacle section. Jessica Meredith (AUS) Based in England. 

How to get here: Coffs Harbour is located on the East Coast of Australia 7hrs north of Sydney by car. 5hrs South of Brisbane by car.  By plane 1hr Sydney.  40mins Brisbane.  Other options are bus and train.  Pickups are available from Coffs Harbour at no extra cost. click on link to download map from Coffs Harbour to our property.  Map to Wyndyarra Estate.doc  Gary is available also to travel and conduct clinics in your area minimum 5 people - Travel costs for this are on top of course fees.

Accommodation: in Coffs Harbour there are many different hotels and resorts on offer.  Otherwise we offer a basic self contained cabin at Wyndyarra Estate.  

• Self cater is $25 for the cabin per night sleeps up to 4 persons (2 persons ideal)
• Morning and afternoon tea is provided free.

Stables are available for horses. Feed not included.

This course is designed for those seeking a basic understanding of carriage driving for pleasure or sport.  Includes Certificate of Competency upon completion.

Areas covered:

• Safety
• Harnessing up
• Putting to
• Achenbach Driving System
• Road Driving
• Cost for this course $220 AUD per person or $110 AUD for 2nd person

On conclusion of this course the student should be confident in all the above.

This course is designed for those seeking a basic understanding of carriage driving for pleasure or sport. This course is designed for those wanting start in competition similar to EFA Level 1 course but with out the horsemanship sections.  Includes Certificate of Competency upon completion.

Areas Covered:

• Safety
• Achenbach Driving System single and pairs
• Harnessing singles and pairs
• Putting to singles and pairs
• Road driving
• Cones Driving
• Novice Dressage
• Marathon obstacle driving
• Double lungeing
• Turnout Etiquette
• Cost for this course $420 AUD per person or $210 AUD for 2nd person

On conclusion of this course the student should be confident in all the above.

This course covers more advance single and pair driving ideal for those wanting to compete at national and international levels.  Similar to EFA Level 2 course but with out the horsemanship sections.  Includes Certificate of Competency upon completion.

Areas Covered

• Safety
• Double lungeing for competition level training
• Complete understanding of Achenbach Driving System Advanced
• International Turnout Etiquette
• Dressage advanced
• Technical obstacle driving
• Conditioning and training horses for competition
• Cost for this course $420 AUD per person or $210 AUD for 2nd person 

On conclusion of this course the student should be confident in the above.

This course offers an overview of carriage driving for both sport and pleasure.  

EFA workbook will be sent out prior to course, examination and EFA certificate upon successful completion.

Areas Covered:

• Safety
• Lunging
• Harnessing up
• Putting to
• Achenbach Driving System
• Road Driving
• Cones Driving
• Basic Dressage Skills
• Cost for this course $420 AUD per person or $220 AUD for 2nd person

On conclusion of this course the student should be confident in the above and have attained an EFA certificate.

This course covers single and basic pair driving ideal for those wanting to start competiton driving or  pleasure driving with more advanced knowledge in the principles of driving.

EFA workbook will be sent out prior to course, examination and EFA certificate upon successful completion.

Areas Covered:

• Safety
• Achenbach Driving System single and pairs
• Harnessing singles and pairs
• Putting to singles and pairs
• Road driving
• Cones Driving
• Novice Dressage
• Marathon obstacle driving
• Double lungeing
• Turnout Etiquette
• Cost for this course $420 AUD per person or $220 AUD for 2nd person

This course covers more advance single and pair driving ideal for those wanting to compete at national and international levels.  EFA workbook will be sent out prior to course, examination and EFA certificate upon successful completion.

Areas Covered

• Safety
• Double lungeing for competition level training
• Complete understanding of Achenbach Driving System Advanced
• International Turnout Etiquette
• Dressage advanced
• Technical obstacle driving
• Conditioning and training horses for competition
• Cost for this course $420 AUD per person or $220 AUD for 2nd person

This course covers fundamentals of 4inhand carriage driving for pleasure and competition. 

Includes Certificate of Competency upon completion.

Areas Covered

• Understanding of harness
• Understanding of pair driving
• Training a team
• Achenbach Driving System in 4-in-hand
• Dressage and competition driving
• Cost of this course $600 AU per person $450 AU two or more people.

On conclusion of this course the student should be confident in the above. 

$75 AU

This book covers clearly and concisely the principles of harness and equipment together with every aspect of driving, from one horse to a team.

German National Equestrian Federation
Fully revised and updated 2002. Covers in detail the basic training of both driver and horse from choosing and fitting harness to driving safety on the roads. 

The Art of Long Reining - Sylvia Stanier Price $21 AU

This classic treatise is an indispensable schooling aid containing detailed advice on fitting equipment, handling the reins, and long reining techniques which will take the horse from simple basic exercises to advanced movements such as flying changes, piaffer, and passage.