Lessons
About Our Trainer
Cammie Fielding is an American Riding Instructor Association (ARIA) Certified instructor. She is also certified in CPR and life saving skills. She received her Associates Degree in Business in 2003. Cammie apprenticed for 8 years under the coach for the UNC and Duke Equestrian teams. She continues to expand her knowledge by attending clinics throughout the Southeast Region.
Pleasant Hill Farm, LLC has a great selection of school horses to ride. Our school horses come in a range of sizes, colors, riding ability and personalities, from “Pumpkin” the “babysitter” who likes to keep things slow and peaceful to "Andy" who enjoys advanced jumping lessons. Each school horse is different in their own way and each one is ready to teach you something new with each lesson. Lessons last up to two hours.
Lesson are held by appointment for ages 5 and up. Adult lessons are also available. Lessons are planned out to work on the skills needed to maintain a balanced seat for riding, and the horsemanship skills necessary to handle horses safely.
We have a 150’ by 250’ Lighted Outdoor Show Arena, 
Indoor Riding Ring, Outdoor Riding Ring, and a Cross
Country/ Jumping Practice area.
Riders also have access to riding trails and cross country trails.
In addition to the riding accommodations, there are two secure tack rooms and a comfortable lounge for relaxing after rides.
Riding Rates
Private Lessons: $40/lesson - 1-2 students for 30 minutes
Group Lessons: $30/hour - 3 or more students around your age and level
Practice Rides: $20/ride - students only
Arrive at least
30 minutes before lesson time, allowing the extra time to get your horse ready. 
Expect to be “in the saddle”
approximately one hour. After the lesson, allow another 30 minutes to untack, cool out your horse, and clean
and put away your tack.
You may make monthly payments or pay by each lesson, however you prefer. Payments accepted in the form of check, cash or gift certificates only. Please write the lesson dates on all checks for our records.
Every rider must sign a Release of Liability Form (pdf version).
Leasing
Lease a horse so you can experience both the fun and responsibility of
owning your own horse.
Full Lease: $200/month
Half Lease: $100/month
Other Riding Opportunities
Overnight and Day Camps: Held on long weekends and holidays
Christmas Leasing: Lease your favorite horse or pony over the holidays
Clinics: Various instructors come in to give lessons
Gift Certificates: The perfect gift for the horse lover. Available for lessons, leasing and camps.
What to Wear
Correct riding attire is mandatory. For your own safety, wear a hard-soled shoe with a small heel.
Paddock boots or tall boots are preferred. Tennis shoes and sneakers are not permitted for riding. Long pants, stretch
pants, tights, breeches and jodhpurs are ideal.
An ASTM/SEI approved helmet is required for all youth and strongly recommended for adult riders. A bike helmet is not designed for horseback riding and is unacceptable. We have several approved school helmets in different sizes for you to borrow for your first few lessons.
Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, call (919) 732-9944 and check the answering machine for updates on cancelled lessons. If you need to miss a lesson, please let us know. You can skip a week or reschedule for another time. If you do not call and cancel your lesson and we have a horse waiting for you, you will be charged a "no show" fee.
