Lessons
After Hours Farm provides a wide variety of lessons in Hunter/Jumper, Dressage, Western Pleasure/Trail, and Western Gaming. We offer lessons for beginner through advanced riders from age 5 through adult. For children younger than age 5 we offer leadline pony rides with the assistance of the parent(s). AHF lessons focus on confidence building and personal goal accomplishments.
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Beginner Lessons:
For students who are new to the equestrian field After Hours Farm offers a one on one approach to ensure the student learns proper horse etiquette and safety. All students are required to have proper footwear and a helmet at all times. Helmets may be borrowed from the farm for lessons. However, it is strongly recommended that each student purchase their own helmet once the decision has been made to continue riding lessons. For an example of a first lesson and what to expect please click the link below. You will also need to sign a liability waiver before your first lesson. You can do so by clicking the link below and printing off a form to bring with you to your first lesson. If you are unable to print the form don't worry please let me know and I will have one ready for you at your first lesson.
Intermediate to Advanced Lessons:
What would you like to learn? After Hours Farm offers a wide variety of options for intermediate and advanced riders with over 25 years of experience and knowlege in the horseworld. Also check out our Special Classes for something a little different!
Pricing:
After Hours Farm is currently only offering individual private lessons. Group lessons will be considered on a same family basis.
Pay as you go:
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45 Minute Private ............................................................................. $40
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45 Minute Group ............................................................................... $35/rider
(Please Note: Due to COVID-19 group lessons are limited to family/friend only)
Monthly Options:
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Weekly Private (4 Lesson package).......................................... $150
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Bi-Weekly Private (8 Lesson package).................................... $295
(Weekly lessons will be held on the same day & time each week,
weather permitting)
Lesson availability is also limited. Please click on the calendar button below to view availability. Lessons are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis with seniority given to current students with lesson packages.
Cash, check, credit card, and PayPal currently accepted
Convenience fees may apply! Please review the Policies for more details!
Owner/Instructor - Kim Phillips
Kim has been a rider and avid horse person for over 30 years. She has pursued her passion for horses throughout her college years at Virginia Intermont College where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Equine Studies and Business Management. During her time at VI she was introduced to the American Riding Instructors Association and obtained her certification to teach. She received her certification of Level II Hunter/Jumper and Recreational Riding in 2002. With over 15 years of barn management experience it has been a lifelong dream to own and manage her own teaching facility. Originally from Northeastern Tennessee, Kim and her husband Jonathan moved to the mountains of Western North Carolina in 2008 where they now call home.
