Hilltop Select Equine Sales

05/02/2026

04/29/2026

https://feralheartsllc.wixsite.com/hilltopselectequine

Our new website is up and running!

04/28/2026

The Hilltop Standard: A Holistic Blueprint for the Modern Athlete

Hailing from the historic horse country of Virginia, Christina Rowley brings over 12 years of elite East Coast standards to the Treasure Valley. Her foundation is rooted in Classical Equitation and the Virginia Fox Hunting fields, a culture where bravery is non-negotiable and balance is the only safety.

Guided by the timeless works of Henry Wynmalen and Gregor de Romaszkan, Christina rejects "shortcut" methods. She focuses on the pure, anatomical correctness required to develop a horse that is light, supple, and truly on the aids.

The Body: Osteopathy & Biomechanics

A horse cannot be mentally available if they are physically restricted. Having studied Equine Osteopathy, Christina evaluates every horse through the lens of biomechanics. She identifies physical roots for resistance, ensuring every athlete is physiologically fit and free of discomfort before the work begins.

The Mind: Science-Based Psychology
Communication at Hilltop is built on clarity, not force. Using evidence-based Equine Psychology, Christina fosters mental availability and internal willingness. This produces "Independent Thinkers", partners that understand their job and participate with confidence.

The Fuel: Precision Nutrition:
A high-performance mind requires high-performance fuel. Christina integrates a deep understanding of Equine Nutrition to ensure every horse's metabolic needs are met. From gut health to muscle recovery, she manages the internal chemistry that powers the external movement.

Christina provides the on-site professional expertise South Boise has been waiting for. She brings the prestige of Virginia and the precision of the classical masters straight to your backyard in Kuna.

04/10/2025

Horses often give us back what we give them.

If I don't invade my horse's personal space uninvited, they often offer me the same kindness.
If I communicate calmly and consistently, they learn to trust my predictability- and offer me predictability in return.
If I lead with confidence, I find myself (in time) with a confident horse.
If I listen when they whisper, they'll never need to shout to feel heard.

Horses reflect our energy...
Meet them with respect and consistency,
and that's what you'll get back.

Training is never about force; it's about becoming someone worth following.
Every day these animals teach me more about myself.
Every day they hold up the mirror.
And every day, they ask: "who are you showing up as?"

They ask for the clearest, calmest, most grounded version of me.
And every day, they teach me that better leadership starts with better self- awareness and emotional control.

01/18/2024

Willows 3rd ride, 1st ride with no second helper.

No dramatics, no bucking.

I do not believe in “breaking” horses.
I believe in teaching them.

We need to as a collective, stop rushing these animals through training.

We go to school for 12 years and try to rush them through it in 30 days.
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Bucking is not normal, it is fear.
It is the animal letting you know they don’t know the answer to your question.

You’re handing them a test and you didn’t teach the whole module because you’re in a rush.
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I’m not saying things can’t go wrong, sometimes no matter how much prep you do worry might still arise in them.

But even still, when they are rushed through their “studies” you set them up for failure.
It’s not about how fast you get them there, it’s about how you do it.

12/05/2023

Ferals Hearts Horse Training

Now offering offsite Horse training

Hello! My name is Christina Rowley, I’m 20 years old and I have ridden horses and worked around them since I was very small. For the past 7 years I have been training my own personal horses and learning much about how to efficiently communicate with them through my own trial and error.

That being said, I am now accepting clients beginning December 10th.
While I specialize in horses that are:
feral/untouched,
Rescues,
Fearful,
Hard to catch,
Shutdown,
And traumatized

My services are also available to anyone who is interested or feels their equine partner might benefit from a new approach to training tailored to them!

Training offered:
Foundational groundwork
C**t starting
Restarting
Tune ups
And excercising.

My goal is to help owners effectively communicate and improve their equine partners outlook on work and partnership.

All training is done offsite, I come to you!
Utilizing natural horsemanship techniques.
I charge a flat rate as well as travel cost’s depending upon distance.
Will travel up to 2 hours outside of Warrenton, VA, 20186.

References provided upon request.

Email: [email protected]
Please call or text 540-935-4707
For rates and details, as well as to schedule a consultation.