Portofino Equestrian Center

06/07/2025

Dressage at Portofino - Schooling Show - July 12th

Need to practice your test before a recognized show? Need to brush on something before July War Horse? Want to come have fun?

If you said yes, then you must come to our July 12th Dressage Schooling Show!! Great Venue, Great Prizes, Great Food, and Great Volunteers! What more could you ask for??

Get your registration in before 12 midnight on Wednesday, July 9th.

Click on the link below to register.
https://portofinoequestrian.com/events/dressage-show-3/

If you would like to reserve a paddock for the day please call the barn at 919-359-9090.

We hope you can join us on the 12th!

20/06/2025

Jumper Schooling Show - Saturday, June 21st

Don't forget we have our 2nd Annual Jumper Schooling Show tomorrow.

Farm opens at 6:30AM

Open Warm-Up 7AM-8AM

Covered Arena will start at 8:30AM with Poles, Cross Rails, 18" Verticals, and Low Jumper (2 ft.)

Arena #4 will start at 9AM with 2'3", 2'6", 2'9" plus.

If you would like to reserve a paddock, please call us to reserve one

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

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12/06/2025

We are Jumping into June!!

Come join us for our 2nd Annual Schooling Jumper Show

Saturday, June 21st - We encourage you to register ahead of time.
Please use the link below to register and see the rules. You MUST ride in all three classes of a Division in order to qualify for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion.

Cost is $20/class or $60/division

https://portofinoequestrian.com/events/jumper-schooling-show-jun25/

Prize List:

PORTOFINO EQUESTRIAN CENTER – SCHOOLING JUMPER SHOW – JUNE 21, 2025

Farm will open at 6:30AM

Open warm up: 7AM -8AM

8-8:30AM: Drag Break

Covered Arena – 8:30AM Start

1. Beginner Poles – Optimum Time
2. Beginner Poles – Optimum Time Course #2
3. Beginner Poles – Power and Speed

4. Starter 18” Cross-Rails– Optimum Time
5. Starter 18” Cross-Rails– Jump Off
6. Starter 18” Cross-Rails – Power and Speed

7. Starter 18” to include verticals – Optimum Time
8. Starter 18” to include verticals – Jump Off
9. Starter 18” to include verticals – Power and Speed

10. Low Jumper 2’ – Optimum Time
11. Low Jumper 2’ – Jump Off
12. Low Jumper 2’ – Power and Speed

Outdoor Arena #4 – 9:00AM Start

10. Schooling Jumper 2’3” – Optimum Time
11. Schooling Jumper 2’3” – Jump Off
12. Schooling Jumper 2'3” – Power and Speed

13. Training Jumper 2’6” – Optimum Time
14. Training Jumper 2'6” – Jump Off
15. Training Jumper 2’6” Power and Speed

16. Performance Jumper 2’9” PLUS- Optimum Time
17. Performance Jumper 2’9” PLUS – Jump Off
18. Performance Jumper 2’9” PLUS – Power and Speed

To reserve a paddock for the day, please call Beth Gilbert, Barn Manager at 574-453-7187 to reserve.

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st through 6th place.

Covered Arena- 8:30 AM – Poles, Starter Cross Rails, Starter 18″ to include verticals and Low Jumper will all be done in the covered arena.

18/05/2025

We are ready for our CT tomorrow!!!

16/05/2025

May 17th Schooling Times for Show Jump

Training and Novice: 9AM-10:00AM

Beginner Novice: 10:05AM-11:30AM

Starter: 12:15PM - 2:00PM

GAG: 2:05PM - 4:00PM

Many have inquired about schooling the Cross Country Course while on site this weekend. Provided there is no more rain today or tomorrow Cross Country will be open on Saturday and Sunday.

If you plan on coming to school XC on Saturday, please call before hand to ensure that the field is indeed open.

Thanks and we look forward to seeing you soon!

14/05/2025

HURRY! Don't Delay!!

Registration closes at 12 midnight tonight for our Combined Trial this Sunday, May 18th. Schooling will open on Saturday, May 17th! Check back here for Stadium Jump Schooling Times which will be posted no later than Friday mid-morning.

Get your entries in!!! Use the link below.

https://portofinoequestrian.com/events-clinics-shows/

We still have a few paddocks available. If you want to reserve one, please call or text Beth Gilbert, Barn Manager at 574-453-7187.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!

08/05/2025

ATTENTION ALL RIDERS:
The Portofino Spring Combined Trial is May 18th with schooling on May 17th.
Please get your entries in quickly as registration will close on Wednesday , May 14th at 12 midnight. You can access the registration page by clicking the link below:
https://portofinoequestrian.com/events/combined-test-5/
Please call the barn office to reserve RV spots and grassy paddocks at 919-359-9090.
Any questions regarding the show, please contact our show secretary, Cassidy Sitton Oeltjen at [email protected]
We hope to see you next weekend!

05/04/2025

Which one is your fave!????

04/04/2025

Portofino Horse Trail - Schooling Day April 5th

Farm opens at 7AM and closes at 9PM. Cross Country Schooling opens at 9AM and will close at 6PM.

Show Jump Schooling Times for Saturday, April 5th

8:30AM to 10:30AM
Modified/ Training

10:30AM - 12:30PM
Novice/Beginner Novice

12:30PM - 1:00PM Lunch/Drag break

1:00PM - 3:00PM
Starter

3:00PM - 5:00PM
Green as Grass

02/04/2025

Floral arrangement from Scotty! ❤️❤️❤️

28/03/2025

Get ready for a new course, new jumps and exciting changes for our upcoming april 6! horse trial!!! See you then!

05/03/2025

MARCH WINter CLASSic Championship Dressage Show

Saturday, March 8th

HURRY! HURRY! Don't Delay!

Registration closes March 5th at 12 midnight. Use the link below to register.

https://portofinoequestrian.com/events-clinics-shows/

We will have prizes for those that show on Saturday and we will have prizes for the Champions in every division for those that have shown in the whole series. You definitely want to make sure you are here!

If you need to reserve a paddock for the day, please call Beth Gilbert at 574-453-7187

We are looking forward to seeing you on Saturday!