HORSE TRAINING AND RIDING INSTRUCTION
When it comes to horse training, our goal is to create balanced, relaxed, positively energized, confident equines that can successfully go on to any discipline of their owners choosing. Using components of the German, French, and Spanish Classical Systems with just a touch of American cowboy and a strict "no-gadget" approach, we structure each horse's training regimen specifically to the individual based on their conformation, mentality, temperament, and physical strengths/ weaknesses. We've found that our horses develop more thoroughly within their bodies while having a happier mind than any other approach we've seen. We take pride in creating safe, trusting, sound partners and refuse to push any of them beyond their limits for the sake of a timeline. Our horses get a combination of ground work, arena riding, and trail riding that has proven to be beneficial to all that have come through our program, regardless of history, breed, or discipline. We offer full training, partial training, and riding lessons on site at Violet Hill Farm and Happy Day Horse Farm, both located in Gold Hill, NC 28071. We would love for you to join us!
Training Board
-Full training (only available to horses over 5 yrs old):
- 5 sessions/week OR 22 sessions/month
- 1 lesson per week on your horse or a school horse (to replace one weekly training session)
COST: Training with Kim- $1540+ board
Training with Ariana- $880+ board
Combo (___% Ariana,___% Kim)- $tbd+board
-Partial training (only available to horses 3+yrs old)-
-3 sessions/week OR 13 sessions/ month
-1 lesson per week on your horse or a school horse (to replace one weekly training session)
COST: Training with Kim- $910+ board
Training with Ariana- $520+ board
Combo (__% Ariana, ___% Kim)- $tbd+board
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-Ground Work (any age)-
- Can be many days per week the horse needs or owner wants
- 1 ground lesson per week with your horse or a school horse (to replace one weekly training session)
COST: Training with Kim- $65/ session+ board
Training with Ariana- $35/session+ board
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**Groundwork can be billed per session**
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All owners are welcomed on the property at any time as long as someone is on site, for safety reasons.
Riding Instruction
Riding Instruction is available on or off site for complete beginners through professionals from one of our instructors. Please read about each instructor to see who might suit your needs best.
Kim Eichorn - $80/session
Teaches:
1st Level-4th level Dressage
BN and higher Eventing
2'6+ Jumpers
Behavioral Issues
Postural Imbalances
ECVM/PSSM management
Equine Simulator Lessons
*only teaches onsite or travels for Clinics*
Ariana Poyner- $50/ session
Teaches:
1st ride- 1st Level Dressage
Up to BN Eventing or 2'6 Jumpers
Minor Postural Imbalances (supervised by Kim)
Continuing at home (after horse comes out of on-site training)
Teaches on or off site up to 1 hr driving distance
$15 charge added for use of any lesson horse. Travel charges will apply to all off- site lessons or clinics.
All Students Are Required to Wear a Correctly Fitting Helmet While Mounted. NO EXCEPTIONS
CLINICS AND CAMPS
Kim is available for clinics/ lectures on Classical Riding and Training, behavioral analysis, saddle/ tack fitting, or postural analysis and Correction, or Riding Workshops with the Equine Simulator. She welcomes anyone looking to make a better connection with their horse and is happy to teach any age/ or experience level.
"Private Boot Camps or Workshops" can be held upon request. This is a great option for anyone who would like a few consecutive days of guidance.
Please inquire if you wish to host!
2025 Schedule
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March 15-16- Riding Workshop 101
Workshop featuring Bentley- The Equine Riding Simulator
Kim Eichorn and Mariah Metzger as your Instructors
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April 26-27- Riding Workshop 101
Workshop featuring Bentley- The Equine Riding Simulator
Kim Eichorn and Mariah Metzger as your Instructors
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Travel:
$.50/mile charge, round trip, from zip code 28071, will be implemented on all appointments outside of zip code 28071.
Travel charges may include mileage/gas, time, and hotel fees when needed. Trips lasting over 3 hours, one way, will charge an additional fee of $10/hour (after the first 3 hours)
Travel charges are split equally between all clients in an area. Please contact in advance for an estimated travel charge on your appointment day. (Travel charges can vary depending on date)