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. Twin Palms Stable charges a $10 haul in fee.

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: lessons/horse training flat rate of: $30- 1 hour private lesson or horse training session. 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, beginner vaulting. Class cost is $300 for 8 weeks. Private student discounted lessons $35 ( regular price is $60) Registration forms can be downloaded at http://www.csn.edu/PDFFiles/Workforce/Fall2009NonCreditSchedule.pdf

*NEW!!!UNLV EQUESTRIAN CLUB AND INTERCOLLEGIATE RIDING TEAM This is for disciplines of hunter, jumper, dressage , combined training & eventing. student discounts for lessons $35. Join our UNLV / or CSN Intercollegiate Riding Team! 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 Cost is $360 per girl Classes offered saturday- vaulting horsemanship classes and sunday horsemanship classes. 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

INDIVIDUAL RATES

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS	PACKAGE PRICE
1 Hour Private/Training Lesson	$60
Semi Private Lesson (2 or 3 People)	$50
1/2 Hour Private Lesson	$35

PRIVATES (Lessons and horse training rates are interchangable)

RATE PACKAGE	PACKAGE PRICE	BREAKDOWN PER LESSON
5 Private Lessons/ Training	$225	$45
10 Private Lessons/ Training	$400	$40
15 Private Lessons/ Training	$525	$35

SEMI PRIVATES (Lessons with 2 or 3 people max.)

RATE PACKAGE	PACKAGE PRICE	BREAKDOWN PER LESSON
5 Semi Private Lessons	$190	$38
10 Semi Private Lessons	$310	$31
15 Semi Private Lessons	$390	$26

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HAULING

SERVICE	COST
Local within the NW perimeter	$40
Outside the NW Perimeter ie: Horsemans park, SW Las Vegas, Henderson, Green Valley, Boulder City to Pahrump add $10.00.	$60
Out of state, out of Clark county	.60/mile
Clinic Hauling (local)	See above rates
Clinic Hauling (out of state)	Gas split by participants

TRAVELING TO OFF SITE LESSONS

SERVICE	COST
NW Las Vegas perimeter	N/A
Outside the NW Las Vegas perimeter	.50/mile

SHOW COACHING

SERVICE	COST
Local shows - day fee	$45
Out of state - day fee	$55
Hotel for trainer (split by participants IF trainer is not competing)	varies/split by participants

LEASE PROGRAM
Leasing a horse from Talisman Farm is open to students/clients who are at a basic level of competence or under parental supervision. Leasing is an opportunity for a person to enjoy the benefits of owning a horse without the full financial burdens and is a great opportunity for riders in preparation in owning their own horse. Talisman Farm offers several horses for lease and lessons. All horses must remain at their designated boarding facility and may not be moved to outside boarding facilities. If a lease horse is to be used for showing, permission must be provided  by the horse’s individual owner. Please note, because some of the lease/lesson horses are not the property of Talisman Farm, individual leasing agreements are up to the discretion of the horse’s individual owner.

Half (1/2) leasing entails 50 percent of the following:
     • Vet –ie:  regular vaccines and worming
     • Chiropractics (optional)
     • Massage therapy (optional)
     • Teeth floating
     • Health  certificate  & coggins expense  for show traveling
     • Farrier cost 
     • Boarding - cost may vary
     • Lease fee (optional, cost may vary and is up to each individual owner's discretion). This may be an  additional cost which typically covers any unforeseen expenses associated with the care of the horse. 

Show fees, clinic and lesson costs would be in addition to the cost associated in leasing. Full leasing would entail the full monthly upkeep of the lease horse. All leasing is by the month with 30 days notice to terminate lease agreement.

Privileges
     • Use of designated horse for a half lease would allow use of horse 3 to 4 days a week. Full lease would allow 5 to 6 days a week. Exact scheduling to be determined by horse’s owner.
     • Use of riding arena’s outside of lesson setting
     • If lessee is a minor, parental supervision is mandatory. Parents accept full responsibility for safety of minor and of leased horse.
     • Use of grooming brushes, bridles and equipment: This may vary as some owners may require that you use your own riding equipment and brushes or may charge you a  usage fee for wear on tear on the individual owner’s equipment.  

SHOW FEES
Coaching
     • $45 :0: Per day for coaching more than one rider
     • $60: Per day for coaching individual rider

Showing
     • $45: For showing more than one horse at show.
     • Rate is charged for EACH show class entered.
     • $60: For showing individual horse at show.
     • Rate is charged for EACH show class entered.

Miscellaneous
     • Hotel expenses: Split by number of participants requiring coaching
     • at out of state show. (Hotel expenses are waived for clinics only.)
     • Entry fees: Vary according to show

CLINICS/HORSE SHOW JUDGING
Esther Hillner is available to conduct dressage & jumping clinics for  local and out of state equestrian clubs and available to judge at schooling dressage shows.  Fees negotiable. For more information visit http://www.lvaha.com/2006-Dressage-Clinic.html

GROOMING SERVICES
Local Shows Only
Option A
     • $15.00 per day includes setting up horses stall, A.M./P.M. feeding(s)
     • and twice daily stall cleaning at show.

Option B
     • $40.00 per day includes daily feeding, twice daily stall cleaning,
     • grooming, tacking up and cooling horse off.
     • Groom provided by Talisman Farm.

Out of State Shows
     • $50.00 per day includes daily feeding(s), stall cleaning,
     • grooming, tacking up horse and cooling horse off.
     • This rate applies when Talisman Farm is unable to provide a groom and must hire one at the showgrounds. Fee is based on current market rates at rated shows.

*Owners and riders may provide for their own horses care at shows, this includes set up of stall, feeding, stall cleaning, tacking up horse and cooling horse off.

ADDITIONAL SHOW FEES
Tack room fees are shared by all show participants. Shavings, hay and stabling will vary according to current market rates.

SERVICES
     • Pull manes: $20.00
     • Trimming: $20.00
     • Body clip: $ 125.00
     • Contracted out to Kristine Yuhas. Please call 702-785-1975 to schedule an appointment.
     • Bath: $20.00
     • Braiding: $35.00
     • (braiding cost may vary if braiding service is contracted out)
     • Horse blanket cleaning: No longer provided
     • Horse blanket repair: no longer provided
     • Nutrional evaluation provided upon request: no cost
     • Groom, tack up and longe horse in preparation for your scheduled lesson: $10.00
     • Video taping of (2) lessons: $15.00, client will be provided with DVD recording of two riding lessons
     • Hold horse for veterinarian*: $20, this is waived if this is a (vet) barn call for spring/fall vaccinations
     • Hold horse for farrier: $20, this is waived if your horse is scheduled with barn call in which other horses are scheduled for same day shoeing
     • Hand walk horse: $15 per day     
     • Medicate horse: $10 per day

HORSE/PROPERTY SITTING (NW LAS VEGAS ONLY)
Care of your horses on your property call FETCH PETCARE (licensed & bonded) at 702-448-4518 for quotes & scheduling.    
    • Call for quote
    • Horse taxi services (transportation) also available see hauling fees or call for quote.

HORSE CONSIGNMENTS

     • Talisman Farm accepts limited consignment & x-thoroughbred race horses for retraining and sales. Horses are only sold to selective buyers to insure that horse and future rider are an appropriate match. Please call for details of consignment options and terms to match your budget.

Looking at sales horses
     • Local $60.00
     • Out of state $100.00 a day, plus hotel & travel expenses

SALES COMMISSION (To sell your horse)
Percentage is negotiable and will vary depending upon whether you want to do your own advertising or if you want Talisman Farm to advertise your sales horse and design a sales video. Talisman Farm does not charge clients a finder's fee for locating a horse for purchase. Non Clients %10 finder fee applies.