Hillmar Farm

Hillmar Farm We are a family friendly, superior Hunter/Jumper facility in North Forsyth.

Hillmar’s Allegent was champion todayWith Kit MackeyPorte O Call was champion in his USHJA division with Lottie HearnCap...
08/25/2024

Hillmar’s Allegent was champion today
With Kit Mackey
Porte O Call was champion in his USHJA division with Lottie Hearn
Captain Chaos was 2nd in the Taylor Harris medal with Anya Cipoolla
And Won his .95!
Many other good ribbons.
I was reserve on a catch ride so all in all a Good week of learning and progress!

I have several opens to join our show team and training program.  Horses also welcome for training.  If you’re looking t...
07/31/2024

I have several opens to join our show team and training program. Horses also welcome for training. If you’re looking to get serious and up your riding ability, reach out. Providing lessons, training, showing and specializing in finding your next partner. Also taking on horses for training. Beautiful top show facility with an incredible team Hillmar Farm 443-807-1962

Had a great Show at the Old Atlanta Classic!  So proud of everyone!!
07/22/2024

Had a great Show at the Old Atlanta Classic! So proud of everyone!!

Lottie Hearn rode Porte O Call (Owned by Francine Hammen) to win the children’s equitation medal at Tryon! They came bac...
07/03/2024

Lottie Hearn rode Porte O Call (Owned by Francine Hammen) to win the children’s equitation medal at Tryon! They came back and were champion in their division after 2 days of showing against a field of great competition! This horse and young rider are really starting to make a presence! Hillmar Farm is so proud!

Congratulations to McKittrick Mackey at Tryon! Kit stepped up to the 3ft children’s hunter! She also did the $5,000 USHJ...
07/03/2024

Congratulations to McKittrick Mackey at Tryon!
Kit stepped up to the 3ft children’s hunter! She also did the $5,000 USHJA DERBY! This is quite an amazing achievement considering the horse she was riding is not an amateur ride! I couldn’t be more proud of her ability to focus and her maturity! This kid is only 14 years old and I’m asking her to do more than she’s ever been asked! Hillmar’s Allegiant (Ernie) absolutely loves her and it shows in the trust that he has put into her! She has helped me get him back into the 3 ft hunters which has not been easy BUT she has done everything I’ve asked her to do and we are seeing results! This is going to be one amazing JR rider come next year! She is one to keep your eye on! ♥️ thank you Margaux Nodvin for allowing Kit to use our main boy and trusting him on the road with me! Your generosity speaks volumes.

DO YOU GET ANY CUTER!!! Look at Porte with Lottie Hearn! Tryon
07/02/2024

DO YOU GET ANY CUTER!!! Look at Porte with Lottie Hearn! Tryon

CAPTAIN CHAOS and Anya CipollaAnya and myself have spent months working together to achieve the amazing results we have ...
07/01/2024

CAPTAIN CHAOS and Anya Cipolla
Anya and myself have spent months working together to achieve the amazing results we have achieved. This horse spent years not being able to do the hunters consistently since he was “too hard to get to the ring” with professionals. I love a challenge and that’s exactly what we set out to do! It’s been a hard road with ups and downs but Anya has stuck in and trusted the process. Not only do we have him doing the hunters again but Anya has moved up in a few months from doing the .80 and the 2.6 to now being 2nd in the regular AA 3ft children’s riding against great horses. She is now able to take her horse into the .90 then the next day clock around 3ft nailing her jumps! What an amazing achievement for this kid. When I got her we had a lot of frustration, and NO brakes! 😂
NOW? She’s doing something she never thought possible! I still remember when I started training her she said “this horse can NOT do the hunters! It’s impossible.”
Well, Anya we have done it kiddo! I even had his old trainer come up to introduce themselves shake my hand and tell us “I’ve never seen this horse go so well and I’ve seen him do 100 trips. Never thought I’d see him in the hunter ring again”
It’s compliment like this that keep these kids going!

Josie Rome Cipolla thank you for always being there to support us and being a great friend, phenomenal parent and teammate! We will continue to get more consistent and work together to get Chaos to his top potential!

Porte O Call won his child medal Tryon Equestrian with a lot of great horses! Also was 1st and 2nd in his over fences an...
06/29/2024

Porte O Call won his child medal Tryon Equestrian with a lot of great horses! Also was 1st and 2nd in his over fences and was 2nd in the hack with over 20 horses!
Bill RubeAthena Jewel TaklaMargaux NodvinReva Danzig-MooreCeleste A Casale
More pictures coming with many more clients and horses who I am so proud to teach!

The new golf cart for Hillmar Farm's horse shows is here, made possible by Margaux and Sandra Nodvin's continued generos...
06/23/2024

The new golf cart for Hillmar Farm's horse shows is here, made possible by Margaux and Sandra Nodvin's continued generosity!

CHEESE!! Porte takes better pictures then Izzy Durnell ♥️BUT I love her anyway!! PS… look how good Porte looks! He’s bee...
06/18/2024

CHEESE!! Porte takes better pictures then Izzy Durnell ♥️
BUT I love her anyway!!
PS… look how good Porte looks! He’s been weight lifting!

2009 Welsh cross available for lease (mid 5s) or buy. This guy does it all! Will take a dead beginner ride also!  Beauti...
06/15/2024

2009 Welsh cross available for lease (mid 5s) or buy. This guy does it all! Will take a dead beginner ride also! Beautiful changes and will help out for the distance! Great step and can still do the division or is extremely save and steady to the the Short Stirrup King!
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Margaux Nodvin thank you for giving Hillmar Farm the opportunity to support our local horse community and riders! I’m so...
06/08/2024

Margaux Nodvin thank you for giving Hillmar Farm the opportunity to support our local horse community and riders! I’m so thankful to be able to be a part of this team. Hopefully the Georgia Hunter Jumper Association has inspired some young talent this weekend! Thank you for having us! ♥️

05/27/2024
Just chillin 😎 Josie Rome Cipolla this is what we do when you’re not around! 😂
05/16/2024

Just chillin 😎
Josie Rome Cipolla this is what we do when you’re not around! 😂

Happy Mother’s Day to all the dedicated horse show moms out there! They play such an important role in supporting their ...
05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day to all the dedicated horse show moms out there! They play such an important role in supporting their children’s passion for horses and helping them succeed in the show ring.

McFly is 26???  Where did the time go?  Happy belated bday to Hillmar’s hardest working lesson horse!  Actually named “M...
04/24/2024

McFly is 26??? Where did the time go? Happy belated bday to Hillmar’s hardest working lesson horse! Actually named “McLeod” when purchased, which turned into “McFly” because of his “MF” brand, this awesome guy was the first of a pair of lesson horses I purchased for the farm (the dearly departed Sam being the other). Now happily retired, McFly was THE most versatile horse, the kind everyone wants in their barn! He could cart beginners around cross rail lessons, and then be leased out to an advanced lesson student to compete in a jumper class at a local show. He was the backbone of Hillmar’s lesson programs, especially for the many years we hosted IEA teams and some of their shows. If there was an IEA show going on out of our zone, and a team needed to lease horses, McFly was always requested. What a gem of a horse! Anytime one of my personal horses was lame or couldn’t be ridden for some reason (for example, after having joint injections), I would take a lesson on this guy. He was a fun horse to ride, and I always took a little time to experience his jog. SO smooth! McFly would actually have been a great competition horse for someone. He was a great jumper, and very brave. Back in the day, one of our trainers often did field lessons (a HUGE hit with riders, myself included), and McFly wasn’t afraid to jump around the cross country jumps.

McFly did SO much for Hillmar for SO many years; we owe him so much! So grateful to this versatile and hard working boy, who is still much loved. ❤️

04/20/2024

Want to give a HUGE thank you to Sarah Patrusheva Schroth for taking so much time last weekend Hillmar Farm. Not only was it extremely helpful and informative but I think we (hunters/jumpers) loose sight on how important and impactful basic classical dressage can be on a show horse and rider. We will be announcing future clinics! Anyone who is interested in biomechanical effects between a rider and their horse should definitely consult Unlimited Dressage LLC! ♥️

Thank you Cheryl & Co for putting on a lovely show  Park April 6th-7th.  Hillmar’s team rode fantastic!  Anya Cipolla on...
04/16/2024

Thank you Cheryl & Co for putting on a lovely show Park April 6th-7th. Hillmar’s team rode fantastic! Anya Cipolla once again is proving her and her horse (Captain Chaos) can do all 3 rings! First time doing the 3ft Children Hunters with good company and had great ribbons and beautiful courses; scoring in the mid-80s in the Classic!

Izzy Durnell rode Di Caprio AH-Z in the Adult Equitation and the Hunters for the first time in years and walked away Champion in the Equitation and all seconds over fences in the 3.6' performance hunters!

Kathy Leth showed Hillmar’s Curious George for his first show ever and was 5th in his over fences out of a lot of Schooling Hunters!

Devon Hammen came back showing after 2 years and was in the ribbons out of 14 in the Beginner Crossrails. Her and Pirouette had a blast and are so excited to be showing with our Hillmar Family.

Francine Hammen showed Hillmar’s Allegiant for the 2nd time and he rocked around the Open with respectable ribbons! Also had Josie Cipolla back in the hunter ring on her daughter’s horse, Captain Chaos doing the flat after years in the dressage ring!

All had an absolute blast with tons of beautiful trips, and we are so proud for Francine Hammen to be guiding everyone this year! Margaux Nodvin, our grooms, Athena Takla and Celeste Casale, none of this would be possible without your support!

Thank you Hallie Burden Photography for such great pictures.

Green pastures (85 acres of them) they’re endless!!  Love viewing from our cameras this evening.
04/14/2024

Green pastures (85 acres of them) they’re endless!! Love viewing from our cameras this evening.

Reach out if you need to lease a horse for a day.  Still have a few slots available!
04/10/2024

Reach out if you need to lease a horse for a day. Still have a few slots available!

Hillmar is ready for the Cheryl & CO show at Wills Park this weekend. Best of luck to all participants!
04/06/2024

Hillmar is ready for the Cheryl & CO show at Wills Park this weekend. Best of luck to all participants!

We are thrilled to introduce Pancake and Pop-Tart as the newest members of Hillmar's donkey community, Waffles. Many tha...
04/02/2024

We are thrilled to introduce Pancake and Pop-Tart as the newest members of Hillmar's donkey community, Waffles. Many thanks to Jackie Mannaert of Jack of Trades Donkey Rescue for their outstanding assistance. And also thank you to Margaux Nodvin for always caring about the under-dogs!!

03/22/2024

🛑CLINIC🛑

Dressage For Hunters and Jumpers
With Sarah Schroth Unlimited Dressage LLC

Hillmar Farm

We are a family friendly, superior Hunter/Jumper facility in North Forsyth.

Looking for your short stirrup kid to ride and show? Or do the mediums?  Lovely medium welsh cross offered for in house ...
03/20/2024

Looking for your short stirrup kid to ride and show? Or do the mediums? Lovely medium welsh cross offered for in house lease at Hillmar Farm. This is a wonderful sweet pony that can do leadline or jump around 3ft! Huge step no stop! Have your child come show with us this year! Gainesville GA.
You don’t get any sweeter then this pony!

Welcome Hush Money, also known as Cash, to our lesson program! Thank you KMH Sport Horses LLC for this fantastic horse. ...
03/19/2024

Welcome Hush Money, also known as Cash, to our lesson program! Thank you KMH Sport Horses LLC for this fantastic horse. Thank you Francine (Head Trainer) for finding and selecting such a great addition to the program and to Margaux Nodvin for your unwavering support of Hillmar!!

When do we NOT have our barn clothes on is the better question! 🐎
03/06/2024

When do we NOT have our barn clothes on is the better question! 🐎

Anyone else???

Congratulations to Anya Cipolla and her horse Captain Chaos! Won her $250 jumper stakes! Hillmar Farm
02/25/2024

Congratulations to Anya Cipolla and her horse Captain Chaos! Won her $250 jumper stakes! Hillmar Farm

I’m at Atlanta A Winter Fest Bouckaert Farm @ Chattahoochee HillsI have to say It has been an absolute pleasure to guide...
02/24/2024

I’m at Atlanta A Winter Fest Bouckaert Farm @ Chattahoochee Hills
I have to say It has been an absolute pleasure to guide this pair. Izzy Durnell and her horse Ahz have come so far with their strength and technical ability’s in just the last few months!!
I am so excited to get them to their goals this year. Hillmar Farm

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5255 Porter Lane
Gainesville, GA
30506

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Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 8am - 9pm
Thursday 8am - 9pm
Friday 8am - 9pm
Saturday 8am - 9pm

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+16784556612

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The story of Hillmar Farm

Hillmar Farm (formerly Hunter Hill Farm) was purchased back in 2004 by mother/daughter team Sondra and Margaux Nodvin. Extensive renovations and additions to the farm were undertaken immediately to the 85 acre facility. These renovations included replacing all of the exterior of the main barn and storage building, removing the rotting wood and replacing it with Hardiplank. Some of the other renovations we did included adding 6 stalls to the main barn, building a shavings storage shed, installing infrared heaters in the newly renovated indoor wash racks, installing fire alarms in the barns, painting all buildings, building two outdoor wash racks, and adding back doors to the interior row of stalls for safety and convenience. At the time of purchase, there were no arenas at the farm; therefore, we had two arenas expertly installed. One arena is our 150’ x 300’ all-weather footing outdoor arena (which has been completely renovated again at the time of this writing). The other arena began as a covered 100’ x 200’ ft arena. Later renovations included completely enclosing the covered arena for the comfort of our horses and clients during the cold, windy, rainy months. Both arenas were equipped with sprinkler systems, lights, a P.A. system, and viewing areas. Over the years, Hillmar Farm has seen the addition of a 7-stall lesson horse barn, installation of an automatic fly-system, installation of security cameras, creation of additional paddocks, creation of a mini cross-country course, and much, much more.

Officially opening for business in Spring 2005 as a top-notch Hunter/Jumper facility, the Nodvins have spared no effort or expense in offering the best Hunter/Jumper training available, the best updated amenities for horses and clients in North Georgia, as well as ensuring 24/7 care for the horses by knowledgeable, on-site staff. For more than 13 years now, we at Hillmar Farm have continued to strive to provide the best in professional training for boarders, lesson program clients, and IEA/IHSA team members. Most importantly, we have continued to offer the best personalized care for our equine companions. At Hillmar Farm, our motto has always been “the horses come first”. This is why you can find so many happy, healthy horses residing at Hillmar! Happy clients and happy horses are abundant at Hillmar, and we take great pride in this fact. Hillmar Farm is, quite simply, a fantastic place for horses and for riders!

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