HORSE TRAINING

Rancho Del Mar specializes in American Saddlebred and Morgan horses, Hackney ponies and Friesian horses. All horses in full training receive specialized care. The training schedule is 6 days a week with one day of rest. The regimen depends on the horse and rider and goals to be accomplished. Horses are long-lined, lunged, jogged and ridden, depending on their abilities and needs. They are prepared for the customers when they arrive for lessons, then bathed, walked and cooled off prior to being brushed and put away properly. Some customers wish to prepare their own horses for lessons, which we encourage, as it helps with the bonding of horse and rider. In addition to full training, we offer leasing and half leasing for riders without personal horses.

Horses are also cared for just the same if they are on an injury vacation, or just getting some time off.  We have several paddocks available for short turn-outs and grazing. Horses are groomed, walked or lunged 6 days a week, depending on the recommended routine.

Horses are fed twice daily with hay and grain. Specialized supplements are fed as needed, in addition to lunch. Fresh water and salt are always available.

We strive to provide the finest care for each horse. Most personnel live on-site for added security when horses are at a show or at home.  We have several excellent veterinarians located close by who offer the most up to date technology, medical care and supplements, in addition to dentistry, chiropractic care and breeding expertise.  Our farrier, Dave Fraser, has a lifetime of experience and works with a great team, including our in-house blacksmith, to make sure each horse's shoeing and hooves are expertly maintained.

For a free barn tour or more information, please call 760-749-9912 or e-mail us directly.