Winter Hill operates out of Farmville, Virginia. We offer riding lessons, showing opportunities, boarding, training, leadership, community service, and year round horsemanship programs. All levels are welcome.
The 30 acre facility has a 150x250 outdoor sand arena, a full course of show jumps, 60' round pen, and generous pasture with run-in sheds.
Winter Hill programs support an atmosphere that embraces safety, learning, and enjoyment of equine activities, as well as being receptive to client' goals.
Winter Hill participates in SWVHJA, VHSA, and USEF Horse Shows, and is host of the Longwood University Equestrian Team- an active organization in the local community as well as the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association.
Jump Start! is a unique and comprehensive horseback riding program to teach all the most important aspects of safely handling and riding horses. It is designed for school age children, tailored to each student's individual goals.
The program is a pre-requisite for riding lessons and leasing at Winter Hill. Sessions are offered throughout the summer, after school, and on school vacations. If you are interested in lessons and would like to attend a Jump Start! program we may be able to schedule a concentrated course for you.
Like all of our programs at Winter Hill, we embrace an atmosphoere that promotes safety, learning, and enjoyment of equine activities.
Jump Start! not only teaches students how to ride a horse, but also the fundamentals of horsemanship.
Jump Start! knows that the connection students make with the horse as an animal and the partnership that develops betwen horse and rider is acheived only through the long hours and hard work that horse care and riding require.
At Jump Start! students learn all care appropriate for their level of riding. Studens are invested in their education whether they consider horseback riding a hobby or a sport. The camaraderie among students, the accomplishment of a great ride, a happy horse, and the self-confidence that develops among each student is apparent at Winter Hill.
Get a Jump Start! on your riding skills!