Horseback Riding Lessons & Training Hume, VA Focus on the Fundamentals

Focus on the Fundamentals

Horseback Riding Lessons & Training, Hume, VA

Pacific Farms has operated for over 20 years with a focus on the fundamentals and safety in all disciplines of riding. We are a boutique business, specializing in concierge services tailored to the needs of you and your horse.

Located in Hume, VA, in the beautiful Old Dominion Hunt territory at Destinaire Farm, we are available for training, lessons, sales, and rehabilitation.

Upcoming events

We offer a variety of clinics including LandSafe and Workshops. See clinics page for more information.

The Trainers

Meet Tom & Clare Mansmann

We are are life-long and generational horsemen, with experience through the CCI 4* level of Eventing, as well as Show Hunters, Jumpers, Dressage, Fox Hunting, and even a little ranch work.

Pacific Farms holds a strong educational background, with Tom and Clare having worked for and/or trained with top riders such as Jimmy Wofford, Wash Bishop, Mike Huber, Don Sachey, Will Simpson, Jessica Ransehousen, and David and Karen O’Connor, and continue to expand that education on a daily basis. They also both have extensive experience with Thoroughbreds, both on and off the track, and love helping owners transition horses from the track and into successful riding partners.

Facility

118 Acres of rolling pastures with a consistently maintained indoor and outdoor arena, cross country jump field, and a mile-long aerated grass gallop.

With us, you and your horse enjoy full amenities...

Services

We work with a range of disciplines for all ages and levels.

Lessons & Training

Tailored to you and your horse to provide the most positive experience. We believe in training horses from the ground up, and training occurs throughout the day, based on the horse’s needs. School horses can be available to practice your riding while horses are in training. Group and private training options are available, both in and out of the arena, flat and/or jumping.

Clinics

We host regular clinics for all ages and levels! We are excited to work with LandSafe to reduce rider risk as well as Amanda Cousins from ACE Equestrian for a Position Matters Workshop series.

Lease & Share Program

A unique opportunity to ride select high quality and privately owned horses. Enjoy the benefits of those in training board, with reduced hourly lesson rates, regular group rides, as well as the ability to enjoy the horse off-property for fun outings such as fox hunting or competitions.

Rehabilitation

We have extensive rehab experience and work closely with vets and farriers to offer the most comprehensive program for your horse. Care from the most acute and early stages, through the legging up process of ponying, walking, hacking, all the way to the competition ring. All provided with a personal touch. Training isn't left behind, keeping the horses stimulated mentally, when physically they need to remain under restriction. PEMF services also available.

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Kind Words from Clients

"With their move to Destinaire Farm, Clare and Tom Mansmann have found the final piece of the puzzle. They have a first-class training program, and now have an excellent facility to support their efforts. The farm's extensive fields and meadows have a calming effect on the horses lucky enough to be stabled there, and explains Clare and Tom's outstanding results in retraining thoroughbreds for competitive disciplines once the TB's racing career is over."

"With the guidance of Clare and Tom, within months I was entering dressage and jumping competitions, schooling over cross country courses, and having fun riding with like-minded people... I saw how riders of all levels found a place where they could learn and grow in the sport, whether a seasoned equestrian who needed a brush up in technique... or an adult who had never ridden before. There are many reasons to ride at Pacific Farms: the horses, the people, the countryside. If you have a goal, whatever it is, Tom and Clare will help you achieve it."

"I have had the opportunity many times over the years to work with Tom. He has always been kind, patient, and helpful when it comes to teaching. At the same time, he instills confidence in his students. As a result, it makes their horses more confident as well. I highly recommend him."

"Beautiful farm, run by fabulous people. Tom and Clare are kind and patient instructors who have done amazing things not only to progress my riding, but they’ve trained me how to better train my horse as well. They have a string of calm, but capable lesson horses and the most beautiful countryside available for outriding. Top notch training for all levels of people and horses. Plus, they’re just a lot of fun!"

"They are by far the most well-rounded and professional trainers I have encountered in 20+ years of working with horses... Their calm, common sense approach puts a foundation on a horse that will last a life-time, and sets the horse up for success in any discipline, English or Western. They don't rely on gimmicks or gizmos to produce results, and they take the time to do the "boring" work to ensure the horses are safe on the ground and have excellent manners... I never hesitate to recommend Pacific Farms ... because I know that the Mansmann's will absolutely do the best job for the horse."