Willowview Hill Farm

Welcome to Willowview Hill Farm

If you are searching for some top quality horse hay or professional dressage training then you’re in the right place! Willowview Hill Farm offers both in abundance. The farm is located on a south-facing mountainside, over looking Rt 23 and the magnificent Mount Utsayantha in Stamford, NY. Owners Paul Alvin-Smith and his wife Nikki have called the Catskill Mountains home year round for over 20 years.

Home-produced organically grown horse hay for the discerning horse owner and picky equine eaters is sold in small square bales of 1st and 2nd cut from professionally seeded timothy mix hayfields. Sorry, no delivery is available. Pick up only by appointment.

While noted for their international horse breeding business for over 25 years in the Hanoverian, Dutch and Iberian breeds and development of horses from birth to Grand Prix level, this British international level Grand Prix dressage duo also operate an elite training yard for select horses. Both Paul and Nikki have competed during their careers across Europe and earned scores at the Grand Prix level of above 72%.

Additionally the couple are much in demand worldwide as dressage clinicians and regularly clinic nationwide across the U.S.A., and travel to Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Germany and the United Kingdom to provide coaching/training help to riders at all dressage levels.

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We Care. Hay Made The Right Way.

Produced by experienced horse professionals, WVH hay is clean and green, meaning weed free and properly cured so won’t harbor dust or mold and is grown and baled specifically for horses.

Yes. We’re Classical.

The art of dressage requires years of study and intelligent application. The horse comes 1st, 2nd and 3rd at WVH.

We’re All In. No Elitism Here.

Paul and Nikki happily work with all horse breeds. During their careers they have ‘dressed’ TB, QH, Arabs, Hannoverians, Dutch and Swedish warmbloods, Friesians, Andalusians and Lusitanos from start to Grand Prix. Riders of all abilities are encouraged to participate in their clinics.

Sharing is Caring
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The WVH Team Ethic

As some of you may know, Paul and Nikki Alvin-Smith sincerely believe in sharing their knowledge with others to help improve the lives of horse and human. You may also know that Nikki is a published author, with equestrian articles published in over 225 magazines worldwide. Another way to share! We invite you to enjoy dressage training, and hay selection/storage advice at the WVH blog and at the community magazine Catskill Horse.

"The best way to be the 1st to know…"

Our newsletters will keep you posted on all our events, when hay is available out of the wagons and hay availability.

Paul Alvin-Smith

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"Events at Willowview Hill Farm"

Read all about what’s on offer with WVH special mini-clinics for show tune-ups and clinics this season.

Nikki Alvin-Smith

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"Immerse Yourself in Dressage at the WVH Retreat Program"

"Paul and Nikki are THE most generous, encouraging, AND least prejudiced instructors I have ever experienced. I have only ever ridden in a clinic of theirs once, but I audited also for the rest of the day. Their ability to readjust their teaching to so many different levels of students and horses is a joy to experience! I hope to continue on with them now that I have a saddle aged horse, and two more coming along!"

Barb Elliot

Richland, NY

"You both are such wonderful people and trainers! I have learned so much from you both and cannot thank you enough for that! You both have such an amazing way of teaching and you are so encouraging! My riding ability has grown so much because of my lessons with you. One of my best rides ever was this past weekend and it was such a great feeling!"

Cheryl Parisian

Assistant Manager, Northfield Farm, Otego, NY

“Paul and Nikki are both devoted to the horse and its correct training and have the talents to bring horses and riders to their full potential. Their humility and continued drive to further and to share their education, despite their significant success on the Big and Small Tour, their unwavering loyalty and honesty to their clients and their well-developed sense of humor all bring great energy to those who are lucky enough to work with them.”

Greta Kemmer

FEI Coach, Lausanne, Switzerland

“It has been one of the great pleasures of my life to work with Paul and Nikki for the past three years. They put things in a way that my horse and I understand. We have come along so much faster with their help and because the work is correct building on it when training my stable of horses has been much easier to work at advanced level and compete successfully. Thank-you. We hope to welcome you again here soon.”

Martina Gonzalez

Sevilla, Spain

“I cannot thank you enough for all you have taught me these past two years. I have grown so much as a rider and learned so much from you both. I don’t even know what to say. I leave each lesson with a smile. I am so grateful. I’m truly going to miss you both.”

Bridget Fitzgerald

Long Island, NY

“When I met Paul and Nikki at a clinic for the first time I was nervous to ride with clinicians that ride at such a level. I need not have worried. Their kindness, innate ability to make the rider relax and horse respond positively to cues is unparalleled. I hope to be able to participate in many more clinics with them as their travel allows.”

Silvia Couceiro

Santorem, Portugal

“One of my recent goals is to ride in one of your clinics. I am VERY impressed with the teaching style and how effective it is. I have always hated that saying, “ Those who can do, and those that can’t teach,” good teaching skills are imperative and sadly many instructors/clinicians don’t have as strong a skill set as they should. You guys have both, you can DO and you can TEACH.”

Clinic auditor Kim Beach Sanford

Greene, NY

“Antonio (Borba Monteiro), would like to invite Paul to ride his prized horse Rico. Having seen you ride the young horses this morning, he is impressed with how you ride. In fact he says you ride as we do, in the classical way with your seat and aids.”

Francesco/Stal Andre

Lisbon…

“Excellent hay. Heavy bales, definitely worth the drive. If we could find time we’ll be back for more. Our horses love it!”

Karen Brooks

Winchendon, MA

“My horses love both the 1st and 2nd cut from Willowview Hill Farm. Bales are tight, hay is weed free and clean.”

Pat Kitchen

Margaretville, NY

We’re All About Horses and Hay

WVH is a private farm that offers a peaceful, harmonious setting for horse and rider in a fun and supportive environment. Located in the NYC Watershed protected region ensuring clean water and prime quality soils. Haymaking takes place at the farm twice a year, and hay sales are brisk

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Horse Hay

Clean and Green As a Dollar Bill

Clean and Green As a Dollar Bill

WVH hay is weed free, properly cured by Mother Nature to less than 14% moisture.

20 Plus Years Of Haymaking

Grown and harvested by horse people for horse people, your horses will love our user-friendly small squares.

Avoid Equine Respiratory Inflammation

We use no preservatives, dry-down agents or chemical fertilizers or other products that can cause damage to equine lung tissue.

Safety 1st

12’ x 12’ rubber matted stalls, solid dividing walls, windows, insulated roof, grilled front walls and great air circulation. Matted aisle way. Heated tack room/bathroom w/shower, and office.

Indoors and Out

Lighted 65’ x 200’ indoor arena, ample board fenced paddocks with run-in shed option. 76 acres of rolling hayfields with nearby access to 26 miles of trails.

Security 24/7/365

Professional horse person on site for equine care 365 days of the year. Security monitoring provided via electronic surveillance system throughout property.

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First Class Care

Take your dressage talents to the next level.

Get in Touch

You need more information? Don't be shy to reach out to us. Always happy to help.

Find us at the farm. Visits by appointment only.

Willowview Hill Farm
385 Blackberry Street (P.O. Box 22 mailing)
Stamford, NY 12167.

Give us a ring

607 652 2917
Daily: 8:00-19:00

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