Professional Western and English Training Available

Change is inevitable..

We will be sorry to see Liz Place and her customers leave Rancho El Camino on November 30th.  You all have been a positive addition to our stable and will be missed.  We wish those of you who will be leaving with Liz the best of luck in your new facility.

Lindsey Minor

On a good note, however, we will welcome Lindsey Minor as our new western trainer, effective Dec 1st.

Lindsey worked under Sandy Arledge of Far West Farms for several years until Far West closed in June of 2006 at which time she went to work as assistant trainer for Liz. 

Lindsey has decided that this is a good time to do what she has wanted to do for some time and start her own training business.  Lindsey brings with her a wealth of knowledge, a fabulous work ethic and many years riding, training and showing experience.  We are happy that we will be able to continue having Lindsey train our horses and us.

Michael Kovach

Michael has recently moved from Northern California where he attended Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and received his Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (Pre-Veterinary Medicine) with a minor in Equine Science plus a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business.

His experience includes working for Patti Masini Quarter Horses in Yerington, NV where he did an internship with 30+ horses under his full care, including Principle Player.  His duties included daily training of all show horses and all around prospects. Michael was also responsible for breaking and starting colts and maintenance of the broodmares and foals.

Prior to this position Michael rode for 3 years with Jason Richards Performance Horses in Shingle Springs, Ca., where his duties included breaking, training & hacking reining & working cow horses and he showed at AQHA, NRHA, and NRCHA.  Michael also provided lessons to novice and non-pro riders.

Michael is an instructor who can instill a strong foundation in safety around horses and teach the basics of communicating your desires to your horse, so that whatever style of riding you enjoy you will be confident and safe. E Squared Equine is Michael's website. Read more and see his cute little foals.

For appointments, Call Shellie at 858 792-8466

Meet Dennis Campbell our English Trainer 

Riding and jumping horses is serious business and Dennis Campbell, our English Trainer is a professional in every way.  His motto however is, "Put the fun back in your riding." 

If you and your horse are not having as much fun as you used to, it might be time for a change in attitude and direction.

Dennis Campbell has been the English trainer at Rancho El Camino for over 15 years and his clients will be happy to tell you about the positive changes they have made in their riding under his direction.

Dennis can be reached at 858 259-5956