Over The Hill Farm

What Over The Hill Farm does

Over The Hill Farm is a privately held equestrian training and sales stable founded in 1985 by Bill Schaub and Lee Avera, specializing in hunter/jumper show preparation. The company operates from two seasonal bases — Wellington, Florida (winter) and Lexington, Kentucky (summer) — and serves primarily junior and adult amateur competitive riders. Its service portfolio comprises three revenue streams: one-time horse and pony sales, recurring lease arrangements, and professional training services delivered by Bill Schaub and a small team that travels the major U.S. show circuit.

Name

Over The Hill Farm

Legal name

Over The Hill Farm

Website

https://othfarm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Over The Hill Farm is a privately held U.S. hunter/jumper show stable, founded in 1985, that trains junior and amateur riders and sells and leases show horses and ponies from bases in Wellington, FL and Lexington, KY.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equestrian Training Services

NAICS

Horses and Other Equine Production (112920), Support Activities for Animal Production (115210)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sport/Show Horse Training & Performance Programs (AFAEAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Horse Boarding, Livery & Stable Operations (AFAEAGAG), Yearling/Weanling Raising & Sales Prep (AFAEAGAD), Equestrian Teams & Stables (Racing/Show Jumping/Eventing) (MPAKABAG)

Keywords

• Hunter jumper training
• Show horse sales
• Pony leasing services
• Equestrian training stable
• Horse show training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Horse and Pony Sales: The farm sells quality young horses and ponies suitable for the hunter/jumper show ring. Inventory includes various breeds (Warmblood, Welsh Pony, Hanoverian, etc.) and sizes (ponies and horses) for different competition levels.
2. Horse and Pony Leasing: The farm offers horses and ponies for lease to riders who wish to compete without purchasing. Leasing provides ongoing revenue relationships with clients.
3. Training Services: Bill Schaub and his team provide professional training services for riders at all levels, from beginners to competitive junior and amateur hunters. Training is offered to clients at the farm and at horse shows across the country.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Over The Hill Farm is a premier hunter/jumper show stable that specializes in producing national winners—riders, ponies, and horses. The farm provides professional training services, sale of quality young horses and ponies, and horse/pony leasing programs. Services are delivered at two U.S. farm locations and at major rated horse show competitions.

Product overview

Over The Hill Farm is a premier hunter/jumper show stable offering horse and pony training services, as well as sales and leasing of quality horses and ponies. The business does not operate as a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hunter/Jumper Training Services
• Show Horse and Pony Sales
• Horse and Pony Leasing

Quantifiable outcome

• Bill Schaub led a long list of horses to AHSA/USEF National Championships and multiple Winter Equestrian Festival circuit championships
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vita FlexminorOthers · 21 February 2018Vita Flex, a manufacturer of equine performance supplements (antioxidants, electrolytes, topical solutions, vitamins, and minerals), presented the Vita Flex Tack Room Award to Bill Schaub and Over The Hill Farm during the 2018 Winter Equestrian Festival. The award recognized exceptional attention to detail and organization in tack rooms, providing visibility for the farm and a prize packet for riders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Heritage Farm: Heritage Farm is a long-established show hunter training operation with documented success at major indoor shows. Comparable to Over The Hill Farm in producing champion hunters and offering training, sales, and lease services to junior and amateur riders.
• Wyndmont Stables: Wyndmont Stables is a long-standing hunter/jumper show barn with strong connections to the East Coast indoor circuit. Comparable to Over The Hill Farm in producing champion hunters and developing junior riders across multiple U.S. show seasons.
• Sweet Oak Farm: Sweet Oak Farm is a premier hunter/jumper training operation also based in Wellington, FL, with national championship success. Comparable to Over The Hill Farm in its use of Wellington as a winter season base and producing top hunter/pony champions.
• Finally Farm: Finally Farm is a premier hunter/jumper show stable based in Wellington, FL and led by trainer Keri Kamp. It is directly comparable to Over The Hill Farm as both operate dual-season Hunter/Jumper training programs with strong show circuits success and similar clientele.
• Castlewood Farm: Castlewood Farm is a Wellington-based hunter/jumper show stable producing national champion hunters and juniors. Directly comparable to Over The Hill Farm in target market, service offerings (training, sales, lease), and competition at the same major shows.
• Beacon Hill Show Stables: Beacon Hill Show Stables led by Peter Pletcher is a top-tier hunter/jumper training operation headquartered in Wellington, FL. Comparable to Over The Hill Farm in its focus on national-caliber hunters, ponies, and junior riders with similar event-driven marketing.
• Mountain View Stables: Mountain View Stables is a hunter/jumper training operation with strong showing in the East Coast indoor circuit. It competes directly with Over The Hill Farm for junior/amateur riders, show horses, and trainer recognition at the same major shows.
• Sallee Farm: Sallee Farm is a well-known hunter/jumper training program producing junior and amateur champions. Similar to Over The Hill Farm in business model, target clientele, and participating in the same major East Coast and Florida show circuits.

Broad incumbents

• John & Beezie Madden Sales: John and Beezie Madden run one of the most decorated show jumping operations in the U.S. While oriented more toward grand prix show jumping, Madden is a broad incumbent in the same Wellington equestrian ecosystem and competes with Over The Hill Farm for top-tier clients and trainers.

Others

• Equicare Veterinary Service: Equicare and similar equine veterinary/management services support the same Wellington/Lexington equestrian ecosystem. While not a competing trainer, they are an adjacent business providing complementary services to Over The Hill Farm's horse and rider operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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