Irvine Training offers many different equestrian services including training, riding lessons, horse driving lessons, competitive preparation for both horse and rider, and sales and purchase consulting services. We also offer marketing services and stallion management. Although we have a special interest in Arabians, we are a multidiscipline facility for all breeds, ages, and levels. Our goal is to better the equestrian industry by offering affordable training and shows while producing the best results.
Irvine Training operates out of Topside Farm in Knoxville, TN, just minutes from the Knoxville airport. Our horses receive full-care board in immaculate 12 x 12 stalls and can be exercised year-round in the covered arena and covered round pen The barn also features an indoor wash bay, indoor and outdoor cross-tie areas, a client tack room, 20 acres of pasture, and more.
Let us orchestrate an exceptional coaching plan to help you fulfill your personal goals and equestrian dreams. Plan the work, work the plan, turn your dreams into reality, create memories, enjoy the ride and have fun along the way!
Please take a moment to browse through our site to learn more about our services. To book lessons or for training information, please contact us.
Thank you for visiting our website. We look forward to meeting you and your horse!
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Tyler Irvine is a life-long horseman and a native of Nashville, TN. He began his riding career at six years of age and has rarely been seen off of a horse since. He grew up competing in the Arabian show circuit and working for many acclaimed trainers, including Jack Thomas of Thomas Stables. In 2004 Tyler moved to the Knoxville area to study under renowned Arabian English performance trainer, Joel Kiesner, before starting his own training program in 2008.
Although Tyler specializes in Arabians, he is well-versed in other breeds as well, and currently trains halter, driving, English pleasure, hunter, and gaited horses. Tyler recognizes that every horse-rider team is unique, and your goals will be approached with that in mind. All clients with horses in training receive consistent progress updates and free lessons with their horse. Tyler is 100% committed to helping you reach your personal best with your horse.
Tyler believes that all horses, like people, learn in different ways. He feels very strongly about finding what works for individual horses rather than applying the same techniques to all of the horses in his program. This results in a happier, more confident horse that responds willingly to commands. We have many people tell us about bad experiences their horses have had in training programs. At Irvine Training, we understand that a horse must enjoy its job and be rewarded for progress in order to be a safe, reliable mount. Horses that respond out of fear or anxiety cannot be consistent -- in or out of the show ring. Rest assured that Tyler will create a specific training program for your horse based on its needs, personality, and discipline, so that both of you will be a happy, enthusiastic team.
For more information about our training services and rates, click here.
Whether you are a disciplined competitor, a new horse owner, a parent with a child who has never been on a horse, or a pleasure rider, Irvine Training has the experience and tools needed to help you reach your goals. With our indoor riding arena, we can give you the benefit of year-round lessons regardless of the weather. We offer multidiscipline lessons including saddleseat, hunter/jumping, English pleasure, Western pleasure, etc.
You may purchase half-hour or one-hour lessons individually or in packages.
One-hour Lessons: $40
Half-hour Lessons: $25
One-Hour Lesson Packages
Half-Hour Lesson Packages
We are currently offering the following horses for your consideration:
Aabsolut Flame
2006 Liver Chestnut Arabian Hunter Pleasure Gelding
(Aabsolut x EE Karmel)
Ambition DV
2006 Bay Arabian Hunter Pleasure Gelding
(RA Ignite x Aledara)
Beaujoleis
2004 Black Half-Arabian Country English Pleasure Mare
(Beaudacious Bey x Sea Aflare)
Kalypzo DV SOLD January 2012 to the Goodson family!
(Enzo x Kittiwynk x Wizjon)
Copperado SOLD June 2011 to the White family!
2003 Chestnut Half-Arabian Hunter Pleasure Gelding
(Lasodo+// x Embraceable One)
Evening Star DV SOLD May 2011 to
Meghann Cannon!
2005 Palomino Half-Arabian Western Pleasure Mare
(Raleighs Full Moon x Ekzotika)
Alekzander DV SOLD March 2011 to the
Yopp family!
2004 Bay Arabian Hunter Pleasure Gelding
(Ekzalt by Negatraz x Alesandra by Meridian)
Ranallys Jacoby SOLD January 2011 to the Poff family!
2008 Chestnut Saddlebred Gelding
Pasture Board: $200 per month
Irvine Training has 20 acres of rolling pasture for your horse to enjoy. We check EVERY horse in our pasture EVERY day. Round bales are provided throughout the winter and our herd rotates between four large paddocks.
Pasture boarders are more than welcome to schedule time to ride in our covered arena and use the covered round pen.
Please be advised horses must be barefoot or have only standard plate shoes to be on pasture board. Horses with pads, wedges, etc. will not be pastured.
Pasture Board With Training: $400 per month
We also offer pasture board with training for horses that do not show or only attend small local shows. Horses are brought in for training three to four days per week, and clients receive a one-hour lesson per week with their horse. Blanketing is provided during the colder months at no charge.
Irvine Training plans to attend the following shows in the 2012 season. This list will be updated as more information becomes available to us, and we will post dates and the websites to individual shows.
Alabama All Arabian Horse Show
Covington Centre Arena, Andalusia, AL
March 23-25, 2012
Spring Arabian Classic
Virginia Horse Center, Lexington, VA
April 20-22, 2012
Region 12 Championship Show
Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry, GA
May 7-12, 2012
Buckeye Sweepstakes
Ohio Expo Center, Columbus, OH
May 24-27, 2012
Shenandoah Arabian Classic & Shenandoah Valley Championship
June 14-17, 2012
Region 15 Championship Show
July 5-8, 2012
Arabian Youth National Championship Show
Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
July 21-28, 2012
Arabian Horse Celebration
Freedom Hall, Louisville, KY
September 19-22, 2012
U.S. Arabian National Championship Show
Expo Square, Tulsa, OK
October 19-27, 2012
Music City Arabian Horse Show
Miller Colliseum, Shelbyville, TN
September or November 2012
"I now have my third horse in training with Irvine Training. They are working hard on this gelding and I know we will have another successfully trained horse when Tyler is done. You ROCK!" ~ Kay Griffith
"Tyler and Kari work really hard to create a safe, fun environment for all their customers - from beginners taking lessons to experienced show horse owners. If you want to enjoy your horse in a comfortable, firendly environment, check them out!"
~ Susan Starr
"A great big thank you to our awesome trainer and his manager. It is really a great feeling when you have a 'horse' problem and you know exactly who to go to for help. My daughter is SUPER excited to start riding a very special horse with Irvine Training. And Tyler has a gift with teaching sometimes silly, not-so-confident girls. Anyone who has a horse in the barn is in the lucky, select group of people who know the guy they are paying to do a good job goes above and beyond and does a FABulous job! Kudos to Irvine Training!!!!! And FYI -- If you are looking for someone to help you find the right horse, Tyler really does listen and looks for what you want/need. Pretty amazing the differece in horse shopping with someone around 'on the inside.' AND then he can show you how best to ride/drive to get the most out of your investment."
~ Bev Watkins
"This is the second time I've brought a horse to Tyler. The first time he fixed the canter on my lipizzan mare. This time I brought him a 2 y/o half Saddlebred who didn't even know how to pick up his feet. Now, 6 weeks later, he has lovely ground manners and is under saddle at the walk, trot, and canter and is learni...ng to rack. Tyler trains without traumatizing the horse, and calmly puts up with all my requests. That earns him my vote!" ~ Kathleen Sales
"Can't wait for show season again! Kate is counting the months! Irvine Training ROCKS!" ~ Laura Ash
"SH Lakota has come such along way since being with Irvine Training. We are very proud of his success and can't wait to see him perform in 2010!! !" ~ Terry Andrews
"Wolf looks better and better evertime I come to the barn!" ~ Amy Fields
We would love to hear from you!
Please feel free to call, email, or fill out the form below...
Tyler Irvine, Kari Hester,
Trainer Manager
(865) 235-7819 (865) 318-6178
tyler_irvinetraining.net kari_irvinetraining.net
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