Hillcrest Training — Local services in Cottage Lake

Heidi Kauffman and her team at Hillcrest Training are truly exceptional! They treat the horses so well - from training, feeding, bodywork and mental and physical health. The horses are so happy here! As an adult amateur rider with two children who have just started riding, I feel so safe with their program and method of training. They find the perfect horse to fit your ability and personality. We have all progressed so quickly, and appropriately and safely, under Heidi’s program. The barn also backs up to the pipeline for fabulous trail rides for the horses. I was at a number of barns prior to Hillcrest and I am so grateful I found Hillcrest. I can not recommend...

Sent our daughter here for what I thought would be an intermediate camp focused on learning to jump. Unfortunately, it was a very basic, entry level riding camp. I had called several times to ask questions about the camp and what our expectations were. I was never told that this would not be the right week-long program for us. The owner was not present on the first day and much of the camp was led by "helpers" instead of actual trainers. The horses did not want to move and had to be repeatedly kicked to urge them on. Overall a disappointing week and a...

I am a college student studying Equine Science in Fulton Missouri. I’m from Washington state and hope to make my way back after graduation. Heidi has been amazing mentor for me, from helping me with internships to helping me find jobs and random questions I might have. She has the most amazing horses and grooms, I Don’t think I have laughed so hard at a barn! They have little ponies that are just adorable, to huge horses. The kids that I taught lessons to are wonderful! I know for a fact I wouldn’t have gotten to where I am now...