25 Years of Experience
About Us
Crestline farm is a hunter/jumper barn located in Rio Verde, Arizona.
We are an equestrian business with 25 years experience in horse care, training quality horses and developing successful riders. We are a full service showing and training barn, specializing in hunter/jumpers and equitation. Horse training and riding lessons provided by Susan Locke and her team.
Facility
We are situated on a 5-acre property near Dynamite Road and 144th Street in Northeast Scottsdale.
Amenities
Our clients have use of:
- Large lighted arena
- Turn-outs
- Tack room
- Cross-ties and wash racks
We do not offer trail rides.
Services
We
Offer
Lessons & Training
If you’re new to the sport or looking to improve your skills, we offer lessons to riders age 6 and up, from beginner to A Circuit show competitor. Group and private English riding lessons available for flatwork and jumping.
Full and half training packages are available for horse and rider as well as rehab for your horse.
For more information, call 602-725-8313 or E-mail.
Lessons
In addition to learning to ride, riders will also learn basic horse care.
- Lessons are 30 – 60 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to lesson time. Bring signed Waiver to first lesson.
- Must cancel at least 24 hours prior to lesson time to avoid being charged for the lesson.
- Riders are required to wear an approved equestrian helmet (can be provided if you don’t have one).
- Proper riding attire includes jeans or riding pants and boots or closed toe shoes.
- Please review the State of Arizona’s Liability of Equine Owners and Equine Facilities: Statute 12-553
Training
Training packages include lunging and holding your horse for farrier and vet care.
- Full training: 3 sessions per week, any combination of trainer or lesson rides.
- Half training: 2 sessions per week, any combination of trainer or lesson rides.
- Rehab: hand-walking if necessary, turnout and minimal grooming
Sales & Leasing
Buying, Leasing and Selling
Crestline Farm can assist you with purchasing or leasing a horse. We can also assist in selling or leasing your current horse.
10% Commision
charged on all purchases, sales and leases.
15% Commision
on a split commission involving 2 trainers or in-barn clients
Trips & Trials
Day trips and horse trials: $200 per day plus trainer travel expenses
Showing
Crestline Farm competes at rated shows in Scottsdale and Tucson and the Las Vegas National Horse Show. We also show at local schooling shows year-round.
Clients are not required to attend horse shows, however, competition is recommended for the advancement of the horse and rider. Riders who do not keep their horses at Crestline Farm are always welcome to join us at horse shows.
2024 Upcoming Shows
Four Reels Schooling Shows:
October 12-13
November 2-3
December 7-8
CEP Scottsdale Horse Shows:
Scottsdale Fall Classic 1
October 16-20 USEF National ‘A’ / Jumper 2
Scottsdale Fall Classic 2
October 23-27
USEF National ‘A’ / Jumper 2
Scottsdale Season Finale 2
November 20-24
USEF National ‘A’ / Jumper 2
Las Vegas National Horse Show 2024
November 11-17
PRICING INFORMATION
Effective May 1, 2024. Pricing Information subject to change.
Board
Board is only offered to horses in training or in a lesson program.
- 16 x 16 stall: $750/month
- Blanketing: $60/month
- Summer fee: $30/month May 1 – Oct 31 for fans, misters, fly spray system
- Trailer Parking: $100/month
Training
Full training:
- $650/month – 3 sessions per week, any combination of lessons and trainer rides.
- Turn-out and feeding of supplements (supplied by client) included.
Partial training:
- $450/month – 2 sessions per week, any combination of lessons and trainer rides.
* Additional lessons and rides are $50 each.
Rehabilitation:
- $200/month – includes hand-walking if needed and minimal grooming and turn-out.
Lesson Program
Private lessons: (30 mins)
On a school horse: $75 – On your own horse: $60
On a school horse: $75 – On your own horse: $60
Group lessons: (60 mins)
On a school horse: $65 – On your own horse: $50
Other Services
Lunging: $30/day
Feeding of supplements (supplied by client), if not in full training: $30/month
Turn-out, if not in full training: $60/month for 3 times/week
Hold horse for vet or farrier: $30
Sedate horse: $20 – $50 (varies by drug)
Show clip: $50 (muzzles, ears, legs)
Mane pull: $25
Body clip: $175
Farrier services provided by Al Curry unless you have your own farrier.
Vet services provided by Phoenix Equine unless you have your own vet.
The Farrier and vet will bill you directly for services provided.
Showing
Show expenses clients pay to Crestline:
- A horse show deposit is required prior to leaving for the show:
- $100 for schooling shows / $500 for rated shows
- Ring / Training Fee: $100 per horse/per day, including non showing and travel days.
- Trailering
- Medications
Show expenses paid directly by client to service providers:
- Entry forms must be filled out and entry/show fees paid to show
- Day Care for groom: $75 – $100 per horse/per day. (Includes feeding, watering, stall cleaning, blanketing, bathing, tacking up, lunging, wrapping legs, etc.)
- Braiding paid to braider: varies.
- Professional riders on your horse before/during show
- On-site farriers and vets
Show expenses split by clients showing:
- Shavings
- Feed
- Tack / Groom stalls
- Trainer travel expenses. (Includes travel, accommodations, meals, etc.)