Julian, NC
(518) 275-8607
About Us
Heather comes to Julian, NC with over 25 years experience on the "A" show circuit. Being from Saratoga Springs, NY, Heather has had horses in her life since she was born. Whether it be hunter/jumpers, dressage, polo or Thoroughbred racing, Heather has been around it all, although her true passion is hunter/jumpers. Heather incorporates balanced flatwork, gymnastics, and atheletic jumping into each lesson in order to promote accuracy, coordination and adjustability in both horse and rider.
Heather provides a compassionate learning environment while helping you get the most out of yourself and your horse. She will help you reach your goal, whether it be local or national competition or if you just want to learn how to get to know your horse on a better level.
Heather Squires is a licensed Equine Appraiser, Certified USHJA Trainer and a USEF ‘R’ judge in hunters/huntseat equitation as well as hunter breeding. Being a certified trainer, Heather is insured to teach at any farm and is also available for clinics. Please don't hesitate to call or email with any questions.
Price List
Lessons: $60 for private
$40 for group (no more than 4)
Coaching at horse shows: $60 for the day
Training rides: $45
Judging: $550 a day plus gas/food/hotel expenses
Appraising: $1,000 per report plus .50 cents a mile round trip for gas. Hotel expenses if needed.
Showing your horse: $40 a class
Testimonials
"Heather has an abundance of patience when working with horses and riders. She knows this business from the ground up and brings experience from all different levels of competition. She can calm an anxious horse or motivate a lazy one. She gave my green horse some much needed confidence and exceptional mileage in the show ring. I have worked with Heather as a trainer and as a judge. She is always a professional and so easy to work with. I highly recommend being a part of her team!"
-Christine Morris (client)
"Heather is a consummate professional in the field. Not only is she a great hunter/jumper trainer, but she has integrity in all that she does. As a mother of a rider, I really appreciated her level of skill and her ability to communicate it in a supportive manner. I felt my daughter (and our horse) were in good hands with Heather. You can trust Heather to be honest- something that is crucial in this sport"
-Patty Moss (mother of student)
"When Heather first judged my interscholastic riders years ago, I was immediately impressed with her perceptiveness and attention to nuanced detail. Since that time, I have come to understand her classic horsemanship approaches with both rider and horse, focusing on proper equitation and the correct training progression. Her knowledge, feel and dedication are inspirational and refreshing, and she is certainly a true gem in this complex industry. I highly recommend learning and training with her!"
-Andrea St. Hilaire
Halcyon Equestrian
Southern Pines, NC
"Heather has been judging for me annually since 2011. She has always been punctual, well prepared and professional. She keeps the show moving, but is thorough and accurate. She has been flexible and accommodating when we have had to move to a rain date or stop in the middle of the show due to storms, etc. I look forward to having Heather back every year to judge my show series!"
-Lesley Jenks
Finally Farm LLC
"Heather teaches riders for all ages techniques that are crucial for success in the equestrian world. She fosters a partnership between riders and their horses that yields a confident team. Heather has been such a positive influence to my daughters and is a wonderful trainer."
-Sandy Brey (mother of student)
"Working with Heather was the best decision I could have made. She helped me find my dream horse and took me from C shows to my first A shows. I was a very shy teenager when I met Heather, and she was the first trainer that truly took the time to get to know me. Heather was made to ride horses, she certainly has a gift, but what sets her apart is that she can communicate that gift in lessons. She made me a more effective rider. Heather is by far the most supportive and relatable trainer I have ever met!"
-Danielle Barnes (student)