Hill Crest Farm LLC

11/26/2022

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When you're a horse person, but you still want to have that Food Network Thanksgiving....

11/26/2022

11/26/2022

5th Annual LVDA Youth Program Auction

5th Annual LVDA Youth Program Auction

Silent auction '5th Annual LVDA Youth Program Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.

11/23/2022

Judy Reinford Photography captured this beautiful picture at the end of the day that was filled with great learning experiences on and off the horse.

She captioned it: End of the day...Hill Crest Farm is a great place to learn how to ride and experience horsemanship.

11/18/2022

Here are some pictures of the cats of Hill Crest. Momma, Princess, Coco, Simba, Milo.

11/16/2022

There is nothing more precious then the bond between a horse and a girl 💗. Kitty became Sarah’s best friend in January 2022. Since, then, they have grown together and developed a special bond. Kitty is the perfect pony 💗.

A girl and her first horse. I was lucky to be at the barn the day that this little lady and her horse met. It's a special day when any animal becomes family, but a horse and a little girl are really special. This image was created a few weeks ago, months after that first day. They work great together in and out of the saddle.

11/09/2022

Congratulations to all the Hill Crest Farm riders. Their had work and dedication paid off this show season.

11/06/2022

10/25/2022

Hill Crest Farm, located in Germansville, Pa. has a few opening for riding lesson.

We are not just a lesson program!

We teach riding, horsemanship, communication, trust and empowerment.

At Hill Crest Farms, LLC, we are a family of equestrians with the goal of teaching the art of horsemanship. Whether you are new to the sport, or riding for years, our educated staff instills proper riding techniques through effective communication with horses.

Head instructor and barn owner, Lisa, is a USDF Bronze Medalist dressage rider who loves working with riders of all ages entering the sport, while our other wonderful instructor , Heather, specializes in english and western disciplines. As a team, we have something for everyone.

Our barn doors are always open and welcoming new students so please reach out to schedule your first lesson today! Lessons are by appointment only, please call: 484-221-0363 to set up a lesson or for more information.

10/24/2022

Super proud of Lisa’s dedication to accomplish one of her goals.

10/20/2022

Photos from the Mill in Germansville's post

10/20/2022

This beautiful mare is for sale. For more information please contact Hill Crest Farm, 484-221-0363. Visits to the farm are my appointment only.

10/20/2022

the Mill in Germansville

the Mill in Germansville

Since 1742, we have been supplying the Lehigh Valley with quality pet, feed and farm supplies.

10/20/2022

Me everyday…

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10/19/2022

Rosie and the “The Big Blue Ball”

10/11/2022

After a very successful show season and awesome lessons over the summer, the staff and horses are taking a much needed vacation. See you on October 15.

10/09/2022

Timeline photos

10/08/2022

Good luck to Beth, Julia and Ann. They are showing in the team competition at Bucks County Horse Park today. Have fun!!!

10/08/2022

Awesome day for a trail ride.

10/03/2022

New tests are out!!!

The 2023 US Dressage Tests are now available! These tests will take effect December 1, 2022 & be utilized through November 30, 2026. Start learning them by reviewing the new tests here: https://www.usdf.org/competitions/competitors/tests.asp

Photo by Chelsey Burris

10/03/2022

Another cold and wet day of showing down at Bucks County Horse Park for the LVDA Championships. Beth and Petey splashed through the puddles to come out with a 65.429 in First 2 and 65.833 in First 3. Coming out with Reserve Champion for my AA First Level division! No pics with the ribbon until we got back to the barn because we were cold and wet by that time, lol.

10/03/2022

10/02/2022

So proud of Sarah and Kitty. LVDA Championship Horse Show was their last show of the season and she rocked it. She was Champion in the Intro A/B youth division.

09/29/2022

2022 Champ Show Schedule

2022 Champ Show Schedule

Sheet1 Ring 1,Ange Bean,Ring 2,Maggie O'Leary,Championship Awards 9:16,Jennnifer Pass,Whuthering Heights,PSG,8:44,Rosalee Logan,Rosie Posie,Leadline 9:24,Annamaria Kennedy,Gem Dandee,Training 1,8:52,Annamaria Kennedy,Gem Dandee,Intro C,Leadline,JR/YR,10:00 9:30,Jenny Melander,Mental Model,Traini...

09/26/2022

Yesterday may have been a wee bit cool and wet but Beth and Petey still had a fun time showing at the NPASS Championships. They averaged a 66.266 to come in 3rd in the AA First Level division! A great big Congratulations to them.

09/25/2022

There is little doubt that dressage is steeped in tradition. Surprisingly, however, there are very few dressage shows that have been recognized by US Equestrian as “Heritage Competitions.” While there are admittedly few of these, one of the most famous is nestled in the town of Devon, Pennsylvania. Since July 2, 1896, horse shows have been held on those grounds - that is 126 years of horse shows!

In this reprint from Sidelines Magazine, USDF President George Williams writes about Dressage at Devon: https://yourdressage.org/2022/09/23/a-tribute-to-tradition/

Photo by Lisa Davis Engel

09/25/2022

Don’t forget tomorrow starts the new Facebook (aka...new name, META) rule where they can use your photos. Don't forget the Deadline is today!!! I do not give Facebook or any entities associated with Facebook permission to use my pictures, information, messages or posts, both past and future. With this statement, I give notice to Facebook it is strictly forbidden to disclose, copy, distribute, or take any other action against me based on this profile and/or its contents. The information: The violation of privacy can be punished by law NOTE: Facebook is now a public entity. All members must post a note like this.

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09/24/2022

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09/24/2022

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09/21/2022

Timeline photos

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09/19/2022

Photos from Thunderhead Lodge's post

09/19/2022

Binti Jua,the gorilla who saved a 3 yr old boy that climbed the wall around her zoo enclosure & fell 18 feet onto concrete below,rendering him unconscious with a broken hand & a vicious gash on the side of his face.
Binti walked to the boy while helpless spectators screamed,certain the gorilla would harm the child.
Binti picked up the child,cradling him as she did her own infant,gave him a few pats on the back, and carried him 59 ft to an access entrance,so that personnel could retrieve him.
This incident happened in 1996.

09/17/2022

How to Stop Your Horse From Changing Canter Leads ⋆ How To Dressage

Yes!

If your horse changes his lead in canter, usually, that's because he is unbalanced, lacks suppleness, or has some physical problem.

09/15/2022

Championship Qualifier List | Lehigh Valley Dressa

Championship Qualifier List | Lehigh Valley Dressa

09/15/2022

Today’s exercise is something I call The Snowman ⛄️. Starting in trot on a 20m circle to the left at E & B, establish a working trot with good energy and a steady bend to the left. (This is the body of the snowman.) As you cross over one centerline, make a 10m (or slightly larger) circle to the right. (This is the head of the snowman.) After one smaller circle to the right, come back onto the 20 m circle to the left, and ask for canter right away.

This exercise is helpful for horses at any level. For very young or green horses, it is a helpful way to get the correct lead in the canter, if the horse struggles to pick it up.

For a Tr/First level horse, this exercise is especially helpful to ride in the direction that the horse tends to bulge its outside shoulder. If your horse tends to bulge the outside (R) shoulder when tracking LEFT, riding a smaller circle to the RIGHT lets you bend the horse RIGHT and push him out off your RIGHT leg. Then as you come back to the 20m circle LEFT, he should be more respectful of your RIGHT leg and not bulge out as much. This will help to get a better canter depart, because you can keep him better balanced “across” his shoulders.

For a more advanced horse, this is a great way to practice multiple canter-trot-canter transitions to build strength and longitudinal suppleness through the back, while the frequent changes of direction and smaller circle improves lateral suppleness. Start the exercise the same way, but then ride a transition from canter to trot just before the next centerline and repeat the smaller circle to the outside in trot, then back to canter on the 20m circle, then back to trot before the next centerline and onto a smaller circle to the outside, etc, etc.

Video of a green horse and a 1st level horse schooling this exercise in the comments.

Try it out! What do you think? Did you already have this exercise in your repertoire?

(Please enjoy this beautiful drawing I made below 😂)