The Heaven Hill Riding Academy is dedicated to providing educational and developmental lessons for all levels of learners and aspiring horsemen and women.
Academy Overview
During your first visit to the farm, our trainer will meet with you to better understand your riding experience and goals. During that meeting, we will jointly determine the appropriate learning track for you.
Introductory Learner
Our Academy curriculum starts with the fundamentals of safety and horse handling. In a one-on-one structure, students are introduced to the basic concepts and riding positions.
After a guided tacking session, students will learn basic gaits, steering and riding positions. Following each lesson, students will be supported with de-tacking and returning the lesson horse to their designated paddock.
Introductory Learners will be assigned a Heaven Hill Farm pony or horse appropriate for the curriculum. We recommend 2 lessons per week to build strength and confidence.
Reading Recommendations:
The Balmoral Standard
Price: $75/ lesson
Skill Developer
Once our students know the basics of safety, gaits, and steering, we introduce cross-rails and basic hunter/jumper coursing.
Our Skill Development student package includes an assigned horse or pony to be used for lessons and additional riding time. Our student package can include 3 or 6 day riding opportunities per week and the flexibility to attend shows or clinics off site.
Four trainer led lessons per week month are included. Additional lessons can be added if requested.
Our trainers will determine focus items based on riding goals and assign practice homework.
Reading Recommendations:
Judging Hunters & Hunter Seat Equitation
Price: $800/month (starting)
Advanced Rider
Our Advanced Riders have mastered the basics and can safely and confidently tack and ride a owned or leased horse.
Advanced Riders may show with our show team at local schooling shows such as HSITP or larger rated shows such as HITS or WEC.
Advanced Riders work to develop skills to train and develop their leased or owned horses and ponies.
Advanced Riders often have specific showing or horse development goals.
Reading Recommendations:
Common Sense Horsemanship
Price: Inquire for custom programs
Academy Details:
- All of our trainers are carefully selected and have trained and taught our daughter. They each have a breadth of experience learning, showing, and teaching. We are confident that we can find the right trainer for you.
- A signed liability waiver must be filed prior to the start of any lesson.
- Proper attire, including long pants and closed toed shows are required.
- Helmets are mandatory and will be provided for the first 3 lessons. After the 3rd lesson, you will be required to have your own helmet
- Payments for lessons are accepted via Zelle, Cash, Check, and Venmo
Please contact Donald for lesson prices, availability, and scheduling.
Donald Hill: 678-548-5416
