Hidden Hollow Farm - Benton, PA

Hidden Hollow Farm - Benton, PA For over 45 years, Hidden Hollow Farm has produced top riders and horses with their unsurpassed knowledge of the horse business.
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Hidden Hollow Farm offers lessons, boarding, and summer camps! Call today 570-925-2229 for more info! For over 45 years, Hidden Hollow Farm has produced top riders and incredible horses with their unsurpassed knowledge of the horse business. Hidden Hollow Farm specializes in English disciplines such as Hunter/Jumpers and Dressage, and also offers training in pleasure riding, barrel racing, western

equitation, driving and more. In addition to riding disciplines, Hidden Hollow Farm offers specialized horse training, horse boarding, and horse transporting. Hidden Hollow Farm is owned and operated by Paula Hosking and located just outside the historic town of Benton, Pennsylvania, on Route 254, offering a 60’ by 120’ indoor arena with heated viewing room, a 110’ by 175’ outdoor arena and a one-mile cross-country course with 12 permanent fences.

Update :  Clinic RESCHEDULED OCT 12DRESSAGE SHOW OCT 13Hidden Hollow Farm2761 Rohrsburg Rd, Benton, PA 17814Dressage Cli...
06/10/2024

Update : Clinic RESCHEDULED OCT 12

DRESSAGE SHOW OCT 13

Hidden Hollow Farm
2761 Rohrsburg Rd, Benton, PA 17814
Dressage Clinic
“Fix a Test”
OCTOBER 12, 2024
Start Time 8:00am

Clinician: Nick Hansen
Organizer: Tina Kistler
Owner: Paula Hosking

Fix a Test Clinic is a great opportunity for horses and/or riders to gain Dressage riding experience in a low-key environment. It is also ideal for those who just what to improve their riding skills and work through imperfections they may encounter during the test.

Each rider will have a 45-minute session.

Format is: the rider will ride a test of their choose(you bring copy of test); followed by a review of the ride with Nick Hansen; and ride the test again.

Fees:
Fix a Test Clinic: $100.00
Audit $25.00

Pre-registration is required. All entries go to Tina Kistler
Email: [email protected]
email: Your Name, Horse Name
Or call: 570-204-4838
You may pay day of Clinic
Checks made out to: Hidden Hollow Farm

Hidden Hollow Farm2761 Rohrsburg Rd, Benton, PA 17814Owner and Instructor:  Paula HoskingSummer Equine WorkshopsOpen to ...
06/04/2024

Hidden Hollow Farm
2761 Rohrsburg Rd, Benton, PA 17814

Owner and Instructor: Paula Hosking

Summer Equine Workshops
Open to all ages
Beginning June 11

Schedule:
Tuesday to Friday
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost $120 per day
You may choose 1 Day or all 4 days.

Pre-registration is needed.

Topics include but not limited to:
All phases of horse care, Conformation,
Horse Behaviors, Training Techniques,
Hoof care, Nutrition,
Tack Care, Saddle Fitting, Correct Bits

For more information or registration
Call 570-204-6555
Paula Hosking

Hidden Hollow Farm2761 Rohrsburg Rd, Benton, PA 17814Open Dressage Schooling ShowJune 2, 2024Start Time 9:00amJudge: Nic...
04/15/2024

Hidden Hollow Farm
2761 Rohrsburg Rd, Benton, PA 17814
Open Dressage Schooling Show
June 2, 2024
Start Time 9:00am
Judge: Nick Hansen
Show Chair: Tina Kistler
Owner: Paula Hosking
Pre-registration is required: All entries go to Tina Kistler
By May 28, 2024
196 Stoney Brook Road
Orangeville PA 17959
Or email: [email protected]

Classes $5.00 each
Suitability to be a Dressage Horse W/T
Dressage Equitation W/T
Suitability to be a Dressage Horse W/T/C
Dressage Equitation W/T/C

Classes: $20 per test
USDF Intro A Test 2023
USDF Intro B Test 2023
USDF Intro C Test 2023

Training Level Test 1 Test 2023
Training Level Test 2 Test 2023
Training Level Test 3 Test 2023

Western Into Test 1 Test 2022 WDAA
Western Into Test 2 Test 2022 WDAA
Western Intro Test 3 Test 2022 WDAA

03/08/2024
"One of my biggest frustrations in this industry is the lack of understanding and consideration for the role that lesson...
03/01/2024

"One of my biggest frustrations in this industry is the lack of understanding and consideration for the role that lesson horses play. So often, I see riders complaining about lesson horses for a huge variety of reasons: for their perceived lack of quality or value, for having to ride one they don’t like, for not getting to ride the one they do like, for their trainer not having enough lesson horses, or for the lesson horses not being available at their convenience when their personal horse is out of commission. I’ve dealt with all of the above and I know I’ll continue to do so, but I think it’s important that people understand the reality of lesson horses, and that’s that they aren’t here for your kid to ride forever and climb the levels with your one or two lesson a week commitment. They’re here to get you started, safely and productively, while you decide just how far you want to take this.

Lesson horses are incredibly special creatures. They have to be easily caught by beginners who don’t know how to properly approach a prey animal. They have to stand like statues on the crossties while tiny kids take the better part of an hour to get them clean. They have to hold their head still while beginners jam the bit into their teeth for the fiftieth time in a row to put the bridle on. They have to stand still at the mounting block while someone stands for too long with all their weight in the left stirrup and then slams down on their back with no consideration for their comfort. They tolerantly teach riders who are unbalanced, uncoordinated, and unclear, who catch their mouths and bounce on their backs and kick at their sides, and every single time, they are expected to just come again without so much as a swish of their tail or pinning of their ears. And any time one of these horses has a moment where they act like a regular horse or force the rider to really ride, they’re labeled annoying or rude or bad or lazy or whatever.

Lesson horses are not intended to take you up the levels and jump big jumps and win all the classes. If these horses were this beginner-friendly and this tolerant AND the hack winner with an auto lead change, you couldn’t afford them! That’s not to say these horses can’t be winners if you ride them well and pull your weight, but their ability to win in the show ring is not where their real value lies. Lesson horses exist to bring new riders into the sport. To teach them the ropes and get them started, lay a foundation and prepare them to make a bigger commitment to the sport by leasing or purchasing the next step horse. Lesson horses are not responsible for chasing your Olympic dreams for you. They’re responsible for getting them started in the first place. For riders to act like a lesson horse isn’t valuable because he isn’t the winner in any company is ignorant and unfair.

Every horse you ride has something to teach you. Whether it’s the crotchety old school pony who likes to root when you’re not paying attention, or the younger lesson horse who will only pick up the right lead if you ask *just right*, or the ultra reliable skip-change king, they all will add to your toolkit that you can one day apply to the fancier model you get to take you to the next level. Don’t forget about all the lessons you learn along the way and remember that without lesson horses, you wouldn’t be riding at all!"

Author: Jeanette Arnaout

Hidden Hollow FarmDressage Schooling ShowJune 2, 2024, Start Time 9:00amJudge:  Nick HansenShow Chair:  Tina KistlerOwne...
02/27/2024

Hidden Hollow Farm
Dressage Schooling Show
June 2, 2024,
Start Time 9:00am
Judge: Nick Hansen
Show Chair: Tina Kistler
Owner: Paula Hosking

Pre-registration is required. All entries go to Tina Kistler by May 28, 2024!

Mail: 196 Stoney Brook Road
Orangeville PA 17959

Or Email: [email protected]

Classes: $20 per test
USDF Intro A Test 2023
USDF Intro B Test 2023
USDF Intro C Test 2023
Training Level Test 1 Test 2023
Training Level Test 2 Test 2023
Training Level Test 3 Test 2023
Western Into Test 1 Test 2022 WDAA
Western Into Test 2 Test 2022 WDAA
Western Intro Test 3 Test 2022 WDAA

Classes $5.00 each
Suitability to be a Dressage Horse W/T
Dressage Equitation W/T
Suitability to be a Dressage Horse W/T/C
Dressage Equitation W/T/C

Blue skies and sunshine at Hidden Hollow! It's a nice day for a ride with friends! *Photo credit: Tina Kistler
02/04/2024

Blue skies and sunshine at Hidden Hollow! It's a nice day for a ride with friends!

*Photo credit: Tina Kistler

Which horse do you still talk about? 🐴❤️
02/01/2024

Which horse do you still talk about? 🐴❤️

 Photo credit: Katy Cochran
01/14/2024


Photo credit: Katy Cochran

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01/11/2024

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2761 Rohrsburg Road
Benton, PA
17814

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