Our style of training both the horse and rider is a result of competitiveness, classical correctness, and safety. We teach with purpose, understanding and discipline.
Here at HillCrest Farm we teach with a very classical style and include a strong foundation in dressage, where both horse and rider discover what it means to be supple, rhythmical, and balanced. We see all too often, the hunter that has to be run into the rail to get a lead and leans through turns like on a motorcycle. Not only is that incorrect, but it can be dangerous.
As a horse travels through a turn unbalanced they tend to speed up as they lean, making for a perilous turn, even in good footing. With a slightly elevated shoulder, supple back and swinging legs the horse is not only traveling in a pleasing way for both the judge and rider, but the balance point has been moved from the back of the shoulder or elbow to just behind the girth (loading weight more on the hocks and allowing for more scope from the horse over fences.
Though the horse may be dragging itself around on its front end, usually has tight knees, often times they lack scope and jump in a ‘belly scraping’ form- limiting the height they are capable of jumping.)
OUR LESSON PROGRAM
Our style of training both the horse and rider is a result of competitiveness,
classical correctness, and safety. We teach with purpose, understanding, and discipline. Here at HillCrest Farm we teach with a very classical style and include a strong foundation in dressage, where both horse and rider discover what it means to be a supple, rhythmical, and balanced.
Your rider will be given the opportunity to grow in many ways here at
HillCrest Farm. We take pride in being able to meet different learning, physical,
and emotional needs of each rider that takes part in the HillCrest riding program.
Lessons will be Monday – Saturday
Carly Gottfried
Private lesson $40.00 45min- 1 hour
(With beginners lesson starts in the barn with learning how to tack up and groom the
horse. Then goes to the riding ring for mounted part of lesson, finishing back in the
barn with un-tacking and cooling off of riders mount. Once rider is able to care for
their horse on their own the lesson will start when the rider gets to the ring.)
Group Lesson $40.00 1hr - 1hr 30min
(To be able to partake in a group lesson the rider must be able to control their horse at
the walk and rising trot)
Lesson Packages:
4 lessons per month 160.00 = 40.00 per lesson
8 lessons per month 280.00 = 35.00 per lesson
Jennifer Gilliland
Private and Group lessons $60.00 per lesson
(These lessons are focused around and for the more advanced rider that is able to tack
up and prepare horse on their own, along with riding in the advanced jump program.)
Lesson Package
4 lessons per month 240.00= 60.00 per lesson
8 lessons per month 420.00 =52.50 per lesson
Beginner lessons will start in the barn learning how to properly and safely
catch, groom, and tack the rider's horse. The instructor will then walk with the
rider out to the ring where they will go over everything from safety to basic riding
technique. As the rider progresses he/she will be able to do these task such as
catching, tacking and grooming his/her horse on their own. This will allow for more
ring time in the private lessons.
The time that is spent between the instructor and your rider is very
important time and we ask that there not be any distractions as to the rider may
miss something their instructor is telling them regarding safety and or information
about the horse. There are many swings and chairs around the property that give
you great views of the riding rings. We also have a lounge that has heat and AC that
you are welcome to spend your time while you wait for your rider to make it out to
the ring.
Ridding attire is a very important part of your rider's safety. Also it helps for
the instructor to see your rider's position on the horse, which is very important.
For more information on our training techniques, and or lesson information, please feel free to contact us at the email address listed or on my mobile, at (256) 572-7422. We look forward to hearing from you.
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