Heather Hill owner and instructor, Laura Stevens, began the Heather Hill Riding Academy in 2006. In the Fall of 2011 she joined forces with Sun Valley Equestrian in Pacifica, California and she trains horses and teaches out of that convenient location just 20 minutes form San Francisco. Her goal is to provide a safe and inclusive program that encourages horsemanship and a love for all horses. Heather Hill has a variety of offerings including lessons and training in many disciplines, a Trail Club program, and also Horse Training. 

Laura believes that learning to ride a horse is a metaphor for life – Horses teach responsibility, self-confidence, stewardship of nature and the valuable skill of being able to communicate with people of all generations. 

Laura Stevens, Owner

Laura’s life has been driven by a passion for horses. At age six, atop Bay Lady, her first horseback experience, Laura found herself where she wanted to be forever. She has spent the past 30 years teaching and competing in Welsh, western and hunter shows, 3-day events and driving competitions.

Laura earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Davis in 1986. Upon graduating, the late Pat Holmes recruited Laura to become Co-Owner of Heather Hill Farms which specialized in Welsh Cobs. The Welsh Cob is a breed that comes in appropriate sizes and temperaments to be used safely by children and adults of all abilities. Laura and Pat built up the premier herd of section “D” Welsh Cobs in the United States. Laura contiued to teach with many of the horses she raised until late 2011 when she joined with Sun Valley Equestrian in Pacifica.