Training Center
Please feel free to Contact Us to learn more about one of California's
most complete and professional Peruvian Horse training centers.
- Classical Peruvian Training
- From halter training through the bit
- Lessons in proper Peruvian equitation
- Open House Events and Seminars
- Consultations and Appraisals
Trainers
Enrique Sabauste
Enrique Sabauste was born in Lima, Peru where his family still resides. He graduated from
La Molina University and was manager and instructor of the training and equitation of the Peruvian
Horse program (La Escuelas de Chalanes) at La Molina University. Jose Antonio Otero was his mentor
for many years. Enrique organized many demonstrations and parades while at La Molina University and
is an expert at showing the Peruvian Horse. Enrique came to the United States in 2000 and has been
working mainly in Texas. We were delighted to have him come to the Santa Ynez Valley and join the
Rancho de la Florecita team in 2007. He is a real asset to our ranch.
Vicente Andalon
Vicente Andalon has been working and training at Rancho de la Florecita for 20 years. He is an
incredibly patient, hard working and dedicated trainer. He really understands the Peruvian Horse.
Vicente is originally from Guadalahara, Mexico and was raised on a ranch and has been training horses
for most of his life. He has trained many of our champion horses
The philosophy of training at Rancho de la Florecita is very simple: "Patience is the most important
aspect of training. Horses trained with care and patience reflect this throughout their lives and bring
great satisfaction to their owners. Patience and more patience is what horse training is all about."
We feel strongly that great Peruvian Horses are born, not trained. However, proper training is very
important to the enjoyment of these horses. Good classical training is essential as it brings out the
horse's best attributes and allows the rider the best possible ride out of his particular horse.
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