Portofino Equestrian Center

04/05/2025

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

04/02/2025

Floral arrangement from Scotty! ❤️❤️❤️

03/28/2025

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

03/05/2025

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!

02/22/2025

Doug Payne Jumping Clinic

Come Audit the clinic with your friends!

8:30-6:00PM - Sunday, February 23, 2025

$25/person to Audit the Clinic

We have a packed agenda for the clinic. Hope to see you tomorrow!

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For Safety reasons (both for riders and horses) there will be NO CROSS COUNTRY schooling tomorrow, 2-23-2025. With the snow and ice that we received earlier this week, unfortunately this has created footing issues for our Cross Country Field.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support in that the horse always comes first!

02/22/2025

We are ready for Doug Payne Clinic!!! See y’all tomorrow!

02/19/2025

DOUG PAYNE CLINIC - Sunday, February 23rd

8:30-10:00AM - Training/Novice

10:00AM - 12:30PM - Beginner Novice
Group A - 10:00AM - 11:15AM
Group B - 11:15AM - 12:30PM

12:30PM - 1:00PM Lunch Break

1:00PM - 3:30PM GAG
Group A- 1:00PM - 2:15PM
Group B - 2:15PM - 3:30PM

3:30PM - 6:00PM Starter
Group A - 3:30PM - 4:45PM
Group B - 4:45PM - 6:00PM

Please note you will need to be warmed up before your session starts.

It is intentional that GAG is before Starter. There are riders in the GAG group that are traveling a long distance to be here.

We are excited to see everyone on Sunday! Stay safe and warm!

02/14/2025

For sale: love this comfy saddle but sadly it doesnt fit my horse!!!

2017 Butet Premium Monoflap C (deep seat) seat size:17 flap :2.25

02/08/2025

Another beautiful day for our WINter CLASSic Dressage Series! Thanks to participants, volunteers, show managers and EMS and judges!!!

02/04/2025

More Exciting Activities Happening at Portofino Equestrian Center

02/04/2025

UPDATE 2/22/2025

Due to unsafe conditions as a result of snow and ice received earlier in the week, there will be NO CROSS COUNTRY SCHOOLING on 2/23/2025.

We have a great clinic still taking place with Doug Payne.
8:30AM - 6:00PM

Get a group of Friends and come Audit the clinic. Cost is $25/Person

Hope to see you tomorrow!

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JUMP-A-THON 2025


Date: Sunday, February 23rd

Time: 8AM – 6 PM for Event – Farm opens at 7AM and will close at 7PM.

What: Cross-Country Schooling – GAG through Training flagged courses
Plus Show Jump with Olympian Rider Doug Payne Equestrian LLC

Cost:
-Cross Country Schooling Plus Show Jump with Doug Payne Equestrian LLC:$250
-Show Jump only with Doug Payne only: $200
-Cross Country Schooling only (max 2 rounds): $60
-The Whole Enchilada (Cross Country, Show Jump with Doug, Mirrored Dressage Arena Usage): $265

Paddocks:
-Grassy Paddocks with Shelter: $80 for the day
-Grassy Paddocks no Shelter: $60 for the day
-California Paddocks: $40 for the day

Who should attend: Anyone that jumps, no matter the level

Auditing the event will be allowed and the cost is $25 for the day

If you plan on riding with Doug Payne you must write a check to Doug Payne and send it to Portofino Equestrian Center to secure your spot.
If your registration and money are not received in advance you will not be guaranteed a spot. You can also call and provide a Credit Card number to hold our spot and then pay with check the day of the event. If you fail to attend, then your Credit Card will be charged.

Registration paperwork can be found on our website by clicking the link below:

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

Any questions, please contact Beth Gilbert, Barn and Event Manager, on her cell phone at 574-453-7187.

01/31/2025

WINter CLASSic Dressage - 2nd Show in the series

FEBRUARY 8th

We are excited to host the 2nd show in the WINter CLASSic series on Saturday, February 8th. Registration is open until midnight on Wednesday, February 5th.

You can register by clicking on the link below:

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

Please call Beth Gilbert (574-453-7187), Barn and Event Manager, to reserve a grassy paddock for the day.

Please check out our website for more exciting events.

From dressage to clinics to Tri-Equithons, the Portofino Equestrian Center brings equestrian sports to passionate riders of all skill levels.

01/27/2025

A phenomenal way to kick off 2025 with a great dressage show series!!! WinterClassic is so fun, chill and a great way to start the show season! Thanks competitors and volunteers and show managers!

01/22/2025

WINter CLASSic - January 26th

REMINDER: Registration for the First WINter CLASSic Show for 2025 being held on Sunday, January 26th is closing tonight at midnight. You can use the link below to register.

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

If you have not gotten your registration in, please do so now. Don't miss out on the first Dressage WINter CLASSic of 2025.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday the 26th!

01/19/2025

To say Deb Dean Smith clinic was successful is a true understatement!!! Thanks to all of our riders! And always to Deb for keeping us on her schedule!!!

01/13/2025

UPDATE: Sunday afternoon's schedule has changed slightly from 2:00PM on. Please look at and use the updated schedule below.

Deb Dean-Smith Clinic Ride Times
January 18th and 19th

Saturday, January 18th

8:45 AM / Private Liz Bagsby / Enzo Pre St. George
9:30AM / Private Lori Anderson / Kiki Western Dressage Intro
10:15 AM / Private Abby Flannery / Ronnie Training/1st Level
11:00 AM / Private AB Wade / Nemo 2nd – 3rd Level
11:45 AM / Private Liz Bagsby / Dream Second Level
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM / Private Linda Shaw
1:45 PM / Semi Private Erin Kessel /Angelique Murphy Western Dressage AA Basic
2:45 PM / Private Beth Gilbert / Jack - 1st Level
3:30 PM / Private Matt Drown 1st Level
4:15 PM / Private Kristin Santos / Joey 2nd – 3rd Level
5:00 PM / Private Ruth Smith / Bentley Intro/Training
5:45 PM / Private Rachel Boone

Sunday, January 19th

8:00 AM / Private Rachel Boone
8:45 AM / Private Liz Bagsby / Dream Second Level
9:30 AM / Private Angelque Murphy Western Dressage
10:15 AM / Semi- Private Sandra Thompson/ Linda Shaw -Training
11:15 PM /Private Gali Rogers
12:00 PM / Private Tami Langton/ Dux 3rd and 4th Level
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM LUNCH BREAK
1:15 PM / Private Presley Dant
2:00 PM / Private Liz Bagsby Enzo/ Pre St. George
2:45 PM / Semi-Private AB Wade / Kristin Santos 2nd – 3rd Level
3:45 PM / Semi-Private Lori Anderson/ Ruth Smith
4:45 PM / Private Melissa Knowles / Willis 2nd Level
5:30 PM / Private Katie Guerrero / Benji - Novice

If you have not paid for your spot, please do so before 12 noon on Wednesday 1/15/2025.

If you fail to pay or have not spoken to Beth Gilbert, Barn and Event Manager, then your time slot will be given to someone on the waiting list.

We are excited to see everyone this weekend!

01/04/2025

We just love the progress, focus and care of our lesson program! Thanks Ruth for taking such good care of our clients!!!