Horse training

Seven Hills Training offers full-service horse training, including remedial training and young horse development. 

We offer free consultations and evaluations before training begins, so that we can gather information, evaluate the horse's needs, and establish training goals. Contact us for an appointment.

Young horse development

Whether you are starting a dressage prospect, a jumper, or a trail horse, the goals do not change.  All horses need to be calm, thinking, responsive, and happy in their work. And they all need to become relaxed, balanced and strong in their bodies, so that they have many years of health and soundness ahead.  

Young horses are given a solid foundation, building skills such as forward movement, straightness, responsiveness, and strong, supple muscle development. We produce young horses that are relaxed, confident, and ready to excel in any discipline.

Remedial or 'problem' horses

Seven Hills Training has extensive experience in remedial training and restarting, including the rehabilitation of many 'problem' horses who did not fair well in other training programs.

When restarting the remedial horse, we pay special attention to addressing any emotional tension, communication issues, and physical discomfort.  A very high percentage of 'problem horses' are in physical pain of some sort, and we have a wonderful network of equine and veterinary professionals who can provide various therapies such as chiropractics, massage, and acupuncture, to rebalance these horses physically and emotionally.

2019 training rates

We recommend owners of horses in training take one lesson per week to transition knowledge and solidify behaviors.

Full Training (5 training rides OR 4 rides/1 lesson per week): $450 per month

Half Training (3 training rides OR 2 rides/1 lesson per week): $300 per month

Training Packages:  Clients who would like to enroll their horse in 3- or 6-month training programs may purchase training at a 10% discount off our regular rates.  Training fees must be paid in advance, in 3-month increments.

Boarding & training packages

Boarding and training packages are available at on limited basis at Utopia Farm. Each horse gets individualized, personal care:

• Quality grass and/or alfalfa hay
• LMF feeds
• Your supplements fed on request
• Fly control, fly masks, blanketing as needed
• Holding for farrier and vet
• ​Turnout available

Because space is limited, boarding is currently offered only to students taking lessons and/or horses in training. Custom packages are available; please contact us for details.