Following is a list of the services and programs that Charles Wilhelm offers for clients. If you have any questions about the services offered, please contact us at 510-886-9000. Please make sure you read our Ranch & Training Policies before contracting for services. as well as our Refund & Cancellation Policies.  As you can see, we cater to horses of every breed, discipline and size!

Training Programs   Lessons   Evaluations   Boarding Services

Please note the training fees below do NOT include boarding costs. Check under boarding services to calculate the total monthly cost to have your horse in training with Charles Wilhelm

   Full Training Contract - FOR STALLIONS - $1,200.00 month

• Five (5) training sessions per week.

• Two (2) sessions of supervised riding/handling practice for the owner at designated or scheduled times.

• Basic horse care including weather permitted turn-out 3-5 days per week and full grooming.

   Full Training Contract - $800.00 month

• Five (5) training sessions per week.

• Two (2) sessions of supervised riding/handling practice for the owner at designated or scheduled times.

• Basic horse care including weather permitted turn-out 3-5 days per week and full grooming.

   Maintenance Training Contract $500.00 per month

• Two to three (2-3) training sessions per week.

• One (1) hour of supervised riding/handling practice for the owner per week at designated or scheduled times.

• Basic horse care including weather permitted turn-out 3-5 days per week and full grooming.

Clients with horses in training:

When your horse is in Training with Charles Wilhelm Training you are encouraged to participate in the lessons that we offer that are included in your training fee. They may be scheduled as semi-private or group lessons. Our semi-private lessons are given weekly on scheduled days and with your horse in full training you are entitled to one per week. Group lessons are given each week on one evening at 6 PM and on Saturdays at 11 AM. The semi-private lessons need to be scheduled through the office. Once scheduled we have a 24 hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel or re-schedule your lesson please notify us within 24 hours or you will be charged a $35 cancellation fee. There are no make-up lessons if you can not make the weekly group or semi-private lessons. All lessons are scheduled to begin on the hour and end on the hour. Please arrive early to prepare your horse, your time taking up is included in your hour lesson. If cancellation fees are not paid for no-shows, lessons will not be scheduled until that fee is paid.

Outside lessons:

We offer lessons to clients without horses also. They are scheduled through the office and given three days per week. Lessons must be paid for in advance. Once scheduled we have a  24 hour cancellation policy.  If you need to cancel or re-schedule your lesson please notify us within 24 hours or you will be charged the full lesson fee. If pre-paid cancellation must be made 24 hours in advance in order to be eligible for a make-up lesson. Make-ups must be scheduled within 30 days of the cancellation or that lesson is forfeited. All lessons are scheduled to begin on the hour and end on the hour. Please arrive early to prepare your horse. If cancellation fees are not paid for no-shows, lessons will not be scheduled until that fee is paid.

Fees:

Private or Semi-private ( 1 to 2 students) Children 12 years and younger $55 per hour

Private or Semi-private ( 1 to 2 students) Children over 12 years or Adults $65 per hour

Pre-pay package of 5 lessons receive a 10% discount.

Group lessons of  3 or more $45 per person, per hour

Kim Laursen started riding at the age of 5, and grew up riding up and down Mt. Diablo trails. Her formal English training began at age 11 under Sarah Frakes. There she began showing on the “A” and “B” hunter/jumper circuits in the short stirrup hunter division. When she was 12 she started her training with Charles Wilhelm, learning the importance of Foundation Training in all disciplines, while learning to ride her 2 year old Azteca mare. It was then that she developed her love of handling, starting and working with all horses.

During her Junior years on the hunter/jumper circuit, she trained under Sara Marchant with Manhattan Farms, as well as gaining expertise from trainers such as Aimee Hanson, Horizons East Show Stables, and Diane Yeager.

She has successfully competed in the Hunter, Equitation and Jumper rings. Some achievements include:

- Reserve Champion Equitation Over Fences and on the Flat

- Champion Hunter Under Saddle and High Point Winner 2009

- Carolyn Day Equitation Challenge; high scores in Gymnastics and Over fences phases

- Horse and Hound Medal Qualifier

- Numerous Champion and Reserve Champion 1.00m jumpers

- Reserve Champion 1.10m jumpers

Currently Kim is an assistant trainer for Charles Wilhelm, and is attending Diablo Valley College with plans to receive her AA degree in Small Business Management. She owns a 4 year old Hanoverian gelding named “Gizmo,” who she plans to show in the equitation and jumper rings in 2012. Her personal aspirations are to compete at the Grand Prix level and bring horsemanship into the competition ring. She believes giving people a strong background in foundation training and equitation will help build further success inside and outside the competitive ring, and she incorporates that into her lesson program.

Kim gives lessons for riders of all ages, and works well with children as well as being an excellent coach for adult riders of all levels.

“Whether you are on the trail or in the show ring, we all want to work in harmony with our horses, to ride correctly and effectively, and a strong foundation of correct seat & body aids will get us there.”   

 Kimberly Laursen

Western Lessons now offered with Samantha Materne

Samantha Materne started riding at the age of 9.  Her formal training began in 2007 with Charles Wilhelm, learning the importance of Foundation Training in all disciplines. It was then that she developed her skills of handling, starting and working with horses of all ages and training levels. Sam is a Charles Wilhelm Certified trainer.

She has successfully competed in the Gymkhana and Reining arenas. Some achievements include:

• 1^st Place - CSHA Region V Gymkhana, Division II

• Champion – CSHA Region V Horsemastership, Western Sr.

• Reserve Champion – CSHA Region V Horsemastership, Gymkhana

• Champion – 2010 CSHA Region V, Reining, Sr.

Currently Sam is an assistant trainer for Charles Wilhelm.  Her personal aspirations are to compete in Reining Cow work.  Sam gives lessons for riders of all ages, and is an excellent coach for adult riders of all levels.

• One hour evaluation of your horse at your facility: $225.00 Min.

• travel time is $75 per hour, up to 2 hours

• One hour evaluation of your horse at our facility $225.00

  Stall (& Paddock)

  Individual Services:

• 12'x12'  Box Stall- $600.00 per month includes cleaning with shavings seven days a week.

• 12'x20' Stall with small paddock - $675.00 per month includes cleaning with shavings seven days a week.

• 13'x13' Stall with large paddock - $750.00 per month includes cleaning with shavings seven days a week.

• 12'x20' Stall with window- $675.00 per month includes cleaning with shavings seven days a week.

• Turnout: Five (5) days per week - $120.00/month or $50.00/week.

• Exercise: Three (3) days per week - $300.00 month or $100.00/week

• Grooming: Five (5) days per week - $120.00/month or $80.00/week

• Blanketing: Daily, as needed - $180.00/month or $3.00/day