Welcome to Talisman Farm

EQUESTRIAN ART
"To practice equestrian art is to establish a conversation on a higher level with a horse; a dialogue of courtesy and finesse."
~ Nuno Oliveria

Talisman Farm is the only European classical riding center in Las Vegas in which we educate our riders in the art of classical riding. Our program has been designed by Will Faerber a classical riding master whose many credentials include riding with Nuno Oliveira.

To be successful in the show ring a rider must be taught fundamentally in Dressage in order to understand the biomechanics of the horse and how a horse should be trained correctly (no short cuts - no gimmicks, no sedation). Horses in our program are developed with proper top line & ridden round with consistent training in classical dressage gymnastics pyramid to develop mentally and physically then introduced to jumping where as the jumping round is ridden with the same elegance & finesse as one would ride a dressage test. Programs are catered to horses physical and mental well being and also includes body work, correct saddle fit to insure well being of the horse.

On a personal note, I have loved horses since the time i could start walking and am so very fortunate that in my early riding career to have had the opportunity to learn and ride with Olympic riders and international coaches which enables me to bring forth years of hands on experience, in training and in competitive show riding. I have trained, and shown various breeds of horses over the years and remain active as a competitor in dressage, hunter/jumpers and three day eventing and continue my riding education to this day by clinicing regularly to make me a well rounded trainer & riding instructor, the knowledge gained in this sport is never ending and each horse that comes into my life teaches me something new.

Call to schedule an appointment to audit riding lessons, horse training programs and or to audit our clinicians, we think you will find our program unique to Las Vegas.

"Building a strong and balanced foundation
for horse and rider in dressage and over fences."

Sincerely,
Esther M.E. Hillner
DBA Talisman Farm