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Equine Learning Sessions & Beginner Horsemanship Lessons.
Summer Day Camp will be offered in June & July 10am to 3pm. Currently Taking Reservations.

Email Info@KimberlinFarms.com for details.

Sessions available for:

-All children with an interest in horses and learning.

-Disengaged Learners- those falling behind in school & needing a confidence/self-esteem boost.

- ADHD/ADD

-Autism Spectrum

-Sensory Processing Disorder

Call 901-210-5920 or email info@KimberlinFarms.com for additional information.

NO Birthday Parties, Rentals, Public Rides, or Pony Rides Available! Riding Lessons, Educational programs, and therapy sessions ONLY. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Have fun, learning important life lessons & communication skills from our group of most distinguished and experienced horse "Professors"

Equine Learning Sessions offer students an educational, & unique way to experience & learn about horses! Many of the horses used in this program are old, rescued, and handicapped. . These interactive, hands-on, and educational sessions are NOT typical horse back riding lessons OR Hippotherapy/ Handicapped riding sessions. "RESPECT" for all horses & each other is a primary theme! Most learning sessions are ground-based (no riding involved.)

Customized private sessions are available OR can be scheduled for small groups. Single sessions or series are available using a unique tried and tested curriculum satisfying numerous Academic Standards in addition to Life Skill & Teamwork lessons. Ideal for homeschoolers. CALL 901-210-5920 for details.

If you are looking for a unique, hands-on learning & educational experience- different from a riding lesson- which will instill lasting memories and core values, contact (901) 210-5920 to discuss Equine Facilitated Learning Programs available for kids. Customizable programs can be developed for younger and older students & groups led by an experienced professional educator both outside and inside the "barn". Click here for Details

 

HORSEMANSHIP/RIDING LESSON PROGRAM MISSION:

Offering Private Riding Lessons to students interested in learning about Horses for the pleasure of it! (We Do Not Offer Group Lessons on Our Horses).

We offer a limited number of affordable private horseback riding lessons- kids 6+ and adults on our lesson horses OR on your own horse/pony. (English and Western & No Groups) Program focus is on Pleasure Riding with an emphasis on SAFETY, overall horsemanship, and FUN! Our specialty is starting out beginner riders (kids and adults) and preparing them for affordable horse ownership in a non-competitive atmosphere. Our training philosophy is: Focus on what you've got and work with it! This applies to both horses & life! Our students learn to appreciate horses as more than a means to an end.

Horse ownership does not equal horse showing! Although showing provides great learning opportunities, this program is based on a more affordable model of horsemanship. Our philosophy is based on education providing an option for individuals and families who want to experience and learn about horses outside of the competitive show circuit in a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment . Our primary goals are: safety, well-being, health, happiness, and unlimited learning opportunities for both horse and rider during the develpment of a harmonious team.

NOTE: If you are a more advanced rider, wishing to pursue high level Competition Ready English Riding: (Jumping/Dressage/Combined Training) with an interest in showing, we recommend Southern Blues Equestrian Center as a premier local equestrian educational facility!

 

Horse Lovers Saddle Up to Raise Money for Mississippi Animal Rescue League

 

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. - Horse lovers from the Mid-South gathered Sunday afternoon in Olive Branch to take part in the first "Ride For Rescues" trail ride at Kimberlin Farms. Participants saddled up their horses, making donations that would benefit the Mississippi Animal Rescue League, which is a non-profit organization.

"Dogs and cats, you think of them all the time but there's a huge issue with homeless horses here locally. We wanted to bring awareness to the problem," said Ashlee Pigford, a riding instructor in Olive Branch.

Several owners of rescues were on hand to share their success stories. Memphian Bob Harbin was one of those tender hearts in attendance. Harbin rescued a starving horse this past July, a quarter horse gelding he named Mr. Tipton.

"When I got him, he was 600 pounds," said Harbin. "He's right at 900 pounds now. I have to add, I had about a dozen people contribute feed and vet care to this horse."

Harbin credits the team work of his fellow horse-lovers for Mr. Tipton's improvement. He's hoping to find Mr. Tipton a loving, forever home soon.

Pigford rode Popeye in Sunday's trail ride, a 30-plus year old rescue horse that came to Kimberlin Farms malnourished.

"Believe it or not, Popeye was pretty frisky today," joked Pigford.

Popeye and Mr. Tipton's stories are far too common and in a struggling economy, cases like theirs are more prevalent. That's why Sunday's event at Kimberlin Farms was so important for those attending.

"Horses are a very expensive pet to take care of. They require a lot of education and well-informed owners," said Pigford. "We're seeing less and less of that and also people not being able to take care of them in this harsh economy."

Special Thanks to Kristin Tallent, Ann and Carl Kimberlin, and Bob Harbin!!!


NO Birthday Parties, Rentals, Public Rides, or Pony Rides Available!