rates
for
ESTHER M.E. HILLNER
Riding Instructor, Horse Trainer & Active Competitive Show Rider
All
lessons require a 12-24-hour cancellation notice in order to fill
the riding lesson slot or client will be charged. In the event
of inclement weather, clients will be notified of rescheduled
date. Lesson packages are valid for a 30 day period only it is the responsibility of the rider to schedule make up lessons in the event of inclement weather 30 day policy can be waived.
Make up lessons must be completed within 30 days no refunds on lesson packages.
Safety
always comes first. All lesson programs are catered specifically
to horse and rider's abilities. Lesson horses are show quality. Each horse and rider is trained
on an individual basis at a pace that is comfortable and most
condusive to inherent growth with lessons conducted in private & semi private format only to insure quality instruction.
Talisman Farm is the (DBA) business entity for Esther Hillner, which consists of horse training, riding instruction and dressage & jumping clinics. Lease & lesson horses are subject to availability, riders weight restriction not to exceed 200 pounds. Auditing of lessons always welcome and by appointment only. Hauling in for lessons are welcomed at no additional cost.
COMMUNITY RIDING LESSON PROGRAMS OFFERED
*HORSES 4 HEROS INC A NON PROFIT. Founded by Sidney Knotts, the Horses 4 Heros program is making horse back riding and boarding affordable and accessible for the heroes in our community, including the families and personnel of military, police officers, fire fighters, nurses and school teachers. Special rates for this program: intro/beginner lessons: $30- 1 hour private lesson or horse training session, 1/2 hour lesson is $15. We also offer boarding discounts. For more information go to www.horses4heroes.org or contact Syndey Knotts at 702.645.8446 .
*COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN NEVADA HORSEMANSHIP CLASSES. Learn the fundamentals of horse care, grooming, safety with riding programs for beginner showmanship in English; dressage, hunter/jumper, western horsemanship; pole bending and barrels. Program will consist of two non riding classes one in practical riding theories and the second introduces class members to careers with horses through an explorer program. Class cost is $350 for 12 weeks. Registration forms can be downloaded at http://www.csn.edu/PDFFiles/Workforce/Fall2009NonCreditSchedule.pdf
*NEW!!!UNLV RIDING CLUB AND INTERCOLLEGIATE RIDING TEAM ."The IHSA provides collegiate riders of all skills the opportunity to compete individually and as teams in equestrian competition. It was founded on the principle that any college student should be able to participate in horse shows regardless of his or her riding ability or financial status." IHSA website. Redstone Ranch is pleased to be the designated training and boarding center for students to train and board. You do not need to own a horse to be on the team or join the club. This is for disciplines of hunter, jumper, dressage , combined training & eventing. Contact Kate Schultz - UNLV Student Representative at es_66@yahoo.com to register for the club go to https://orgsync.com/communities/university-of-nevada-las-vegas or Team coach Esther Hillner at 702.592.8381 or talismanfarmlv@yahoo.com for more information.
*GIRL SCOUTS AND BROWNIE HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM. special 12 week semi private horse lesson package for the Girl Scouts of Frontier Council. Come and learn everything you need to know about horsemanship and riding with a three to one ratio. The girls will not only learn how to ride, but will learn about care and equestrian career paths.
Every Sunday beginning October 18, 2009
thru January 17, 2010 for 12 weeks
12 to 2 pm
$360 per girl
Min. 6 Max. 9
Registration deadline: 10/5/2009
and/or
Every Wednesday beginning April 14, 2010 thru
June 30, 2010 for 12 weeks
6 to 8 pm
$360 per girl
Min. 6 Max. 9
Registration deadline: 3/31/2010
Contact: Heather Murray 385-3677, ext. 229 or email hmurray@frontiercouncil.org
SUGGESTED
READING MATERIAL
Talisman Farm conducts lessons and training in the art of European
Classical Riding.
Dressage in Lightness
by Silvia Loch
Available
through Dover Saddlery
Available
through Tack in the Box
The Way to Perfect Horsemanship
by Udo Berger
Available
through Tack in the Box
Reflections on Equestrian Art
by Nuno Oliveria
Available
through Amazon Books
Available
through Tack in the Box
Training Show Jumpers
by Anthony Paalman
Available
through Dover Saddlery
Outdoor & Indoor Riding
by Captain Baudint
Effective Horsemanship
by Noel Jackson
Available
through Amazon Books
The History of the Circus
by Bentley Nicolas
Available
through Amazon Books
Anything written by Reiner Klimke
List
on Amazon Books
LESSON
AND TRAINING FEES
Lessons and horse training are interchangeable
as noted below. Lease
and lesson horses available.
Individual
lessons or training outside of the Northwest side of town is
an additional $10.00 charge. If three or more lessons established
outside the NW perimeter, rates will remain as indicated.
Lesson and training recommendations are designed to insure the progression of horse and rider.
Suggested requirements for Competitive Show Riders in Program
-Minimum of lessons (2) twice a week
-Ride or audit clinics with Will Faerber or other clinicians through out the year
Requirements for Pleasure Riders in Program
-Minimum of (1) lesson per week, must be consistent in attending lessons to insure progress in riding abilities
- For riders at novice level and above audit or participate in clinic sessions with Will Faerber.
Suggested program for Training Horses
-Minimum of 2 training sessions per week
-Owner to be present to observe training session, tack up, groom and cool horse out, if owner can not be available a $25.00 groom fee per each training session will be applied to accomidate an additional 30 minutes to training time, if owner can not be present, scheduling of training horse will be accomodated at trainers perogative, in order to stay on schedule with other lessons and training horses
-Owner to follow up on weekly "homework" assignments to work on with horse outside of training session, to insure training horse is receiving up to 4-5 days of continued training.
You can now pay for your lesson and training packages via PayPal