Katherine Abrams / Dressage Trainer in Pembroke, Virginia

Harmony Hills Equestrian Center is the home of two FEI level dressage trainers and offers extremely high quality care and training for horses of all ages and breeds. Our trainers have brought mounts up from initial ground training/backing all the way to the FEI levels. This experience includes both warmbloods and non warmbloods including Lusitanos, Arabians, Lippizanners, Saddlebreds, Thoroughbreds, Drafts and Quarter Horses through the upper levels. We have a positive atmosphere and use a wholistic approach to training that emphasizes low stress and positive motivation to train the horses with a healthy mental state. Located in beautiful Southwest Virginia, the facility is just a 10 minute drive from Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech. With an excellent safety and health record this facility houses a highly trained staff who takes care to notice any change in the horses daily habits and needs for excellent care at all times of the day. The facility includes ample pasture space for group and private turn out, a large indoor arena (200ft x 80ft), an outdoor jumping arena (200ft x 90ft), stall mats, a matted central barn aisle, two 12ft x 12ft wash stalls, 25 acres of wooded trails, a variety of jumps, an indoor restroom, and a heated and locking boarder tackroom, among other amenities. The large MD Barnmaster barn is zero fire spread, well insulated for the winter, and also well ventilated for the summer. HHEC offers flexible monthly training packages to cater to each clients needs. Training prices range from $125/month for one ride a week to $500/month for 4 rides a week. Training prices do not include board costs and individual training sessions and lessons are available as well. See website for full board pricing details.

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