Listed below in Alphabetical Order are the Trainers and Programs
currently available at Portola Valley Training Center.
Breakwell Stables
With more than two decades of experience, Breakwell Stables LTD. has been preparing successful A-Circuit hunters and jumpers for competition. Peter is a respected international show jumping competitor with an impressive array of wins and placings both in the U.S. and abroad. As a consistent competitor at the most prestigious horse shows worldwide, Peter and his valuable team can take you and your horse to your combined personal best, or he can campaign your horse for his or her upmost success. Ambitious owners from Juniors and Amateurs to the Grand Prix Level alike will enjoy Breakwell Stables' team of professionals.
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Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Training & Sales. Barn #5 & #6. 650-854-3531 Barn
peter@breakwellstables.com
BREAKWELLSTABLES.COM
California Riding Academy
California Riding Academy has a dedicated Lesson Program offering beginning through advanced riding instruction for Young Children through Adults. Get back into riding or try English or Western in a fun and relaxed environment. If you've never ridden before or are just rusty, we offer private, semi-private and small group classes with unparalleled attention.
In addition to Riding Instruction, we offer Beginning Vaulting, English & Western Children's
Summer Horsemanship Camps as well as Sleepover Camps.
For those who would like to try something different we offer Ground Driving & Harness Instruction as well as
Carriage & Cart Driving Lessons. 
English, Western, Driving, Beginning Vaulting & Summer Camps; All Ages; All Levels, Barn #4. For Information: 650-740-2261; Barn Number: 650-854-1037
info@californiaridingacademy.com; jessica@californiaridingacademy.com
CaliforniaRidingAcademy.com
Charlebois Farm
Charlebois Farm provides exceptional training for both horse and rider in a safe and professional environment. Owner/Trainer, John Charlebois graduated from Morven Park International Equestrian Institute in Virginia and taught riding at St. Lawrence University in New York. He also managed the North American World Cup team that competed in Sweden, was the former President of the Northern California Professional Horsemen's Association, a former board member of the International Jumper Futurity and is a big "R" Registered Judge with the (USEF). Our riders and horses compete regularly and are very successful at regional and national "A" rated Hunter/Jumper shows. We offer personalized and targeted training programs from novice rider to the most advanced levels. Each horse has daily turn-out and schooling as needed for maximum health, training advancement and athletic performance. We are a full service barn and the personal care and attention we give every horse and rider is what makes Charlebois Farm a truly unique stable.
Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Training & Sales: Barn #1. Call 650-854-2607
CharleboisFarm.com
Fremont Hills Stables
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Located in pastoral Portola Valley, Fremont Hills is an equestrian haven with a grounded nature. Each of the core team — Wendy Carter, Debbi Sereni, and Missy Froley — has a distinctive background in equitation, hunters, and jumpers, so they can draw from their varied experiences for teaching all levels. Students at Fremont Hills benefit from not only a fabulous facility but also get to ride with three trainers at the same location — a prime opportunity for a diverse riding education, offering riders a library of experience to attain their equestrian goals.
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Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Ponies & Sales. Barn #14 & #16; 650-233-9300 Barn / 650-888-4010 Mobile
FremontHillsLLC.com
Golden Oak Dressage
Nicole Perry has achieved some of the countries highest awards, both as a young rider and a professional. She won 3 Team Gold Medals, Individual Silver and Bronze at the Junior Olympics aboard 2 different horses: Masterpiece and Batido. As a professional she took both Batido and Masterpiece to the Grand Prix level and was long listed with both horses for the United States Equestrian Team. Nicole has since trained over 50 horses to the FEI level. With connections worldwide, Nicole can help find the horse of your dreams or campaign your horse for breeding or sales. Nicole’s Full Training Program will develop the full potential of you and your horse: offering Training through Grand Prix Level expertise. Clinics and Lessons can be arranged on-site or at your facility. Contact Nicole for more information.
Training, Clinics & Sales; Barn #7 & #8. Nicole Perry 650-704-4764
GoldenOakFarm.com
McIntosh Stables
With their extensive background in all things equestrian at the highest levels--including the Olympic Games--Colin and Toni McIntosh create personalized riding programs for all levels of riders. Their program covers the full spectrum--from
full training of privately-owned horses to weekly lessons on barn-owned horses.
Show quality horses are always available for sale or for part-ownership programs to help riders achieve their goals.
"Success Comes From Effort Over Time."
Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Training & Sales; Barn #3. To Contact Toni & Colin: 650-926-9464
McIntoshStables.com
Millennium Farm
Millennium Farm caters to riders of all ages and levels with the common thread being a commitment to pursuing riding at a competitive level. Jill Hamilton and Nancy Thomas established Millennium Farm in 1996 out of a shared desire to provide expert training and care for show horses while providing personalized attention and customized programs for ambitious riders. 
Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Training & Sales; Barn #17 & 18. Jill Hamilton & Nancy Thomas 650-854-4657
Millennium Farm Website
Rubicon Farms
With a history of proven success in transitioning novices to A-level riders, Rubicon is more than just a riding program, Rubicon Farms builds confidence and self-esteem in a fun family environment. Rubicon Farms also prides itself on the quality of our full service care program designed to meet your horses' mental and physical needs.
Hunters, Equitation & Sales; Barn #8. Les Ann LeClaire: Call 415-269-5377
Rubicon Farms Website
Peninsula Equine
The on-site veterinary facility.
Veterinary Clinic with Full Surgical Facilities; Bldgs #11-13. Call 650-854-3162.
PeninsulaEquine.com
PVTC Main Office
Far Right of Barn #1; Call 650-854-4880
An aerial view of PVTC wtih Stanford's Famous Hoover Tower in the background (upper right).
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Portola Valley Training Center 100 Ansel Lane, Menlo Park, CA 94028
650-854-4880 / email: inquiry@pvtc-ca.com
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