ALLYSON HARTENBURG
OWNER AND HEAD TRAINER
Growing up on her family farm in South Carolina, Allyson was lucky to inherit her parent's passion for horses. She competed in Eventing in the southeastern US as a junior rider, and was an active participant in Pony Club, receiving her HA certification. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Clemson University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, concentration in Therapeutic Recreation, and a Minor in Psychology. For several years after graduation, she worked full-time as a therapist at a rehab facility in Greenville, South Carolina, coaching, training, and competing on the side, until 2014, when she decided to pursue her career in horses full time.
Moving around the US, Allyson gained hands-on experience in a variety of areas of the equine industry. While successfully producing multiple young horses and having a competitive track record at shows all over the western US, some of her additional roles included serving as head coach of the Air Force Academy Equestrian Team, coaching and organizing two International Exchanges with United States Pony Clubs, owning a 40 horse boarding and training business in Colorado, coaching and training at a 5* eventer's barn in California, serving as regional supervisor of Rocky Mountain Region Pony Clubs, and teaching Equine Sports Massage at the Rocky Mountain School of Equine Acupressure and Massage. She decided to establish a permanent home for her business in Santa Ynez in 2021.
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Her involvement with various aspects of the industry around the country has given Allyson a well-rounded approach to her training style. She offers a comprehensive program for horse and rider in a positive, safe environment. Focusing on sound fundamentals and a strong partnership between horse and rider, Allyson's goal is to produce confident, effective riders and happy, competitive horses.
ANNE COLE
ASSOCIATE TRAINER
Anne is originally from Seattle, Washington, and relocated to sunny California after graduating Cum Laude from Chapman University in 2020 with her Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and Minor in Art History. She began riding at the age of four through her mother, a lifelong equestrian, and was hooked!
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Anne was a member of Pony Club throughout her childhood and discovered her passion for dressage during that time. She has since earned both her USDF Bronze and Silver medals, and learned from coaches at the top of dressage sport. She was a working student for one of the top sales barns on the West Coast and has gained experience working for multiple dressage and jumper trainers in both California and Washington states. Anne recently completed an apprenticeship in Washington State where she deepened her knowledge of sales and training of high performance dressage horses.
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Anne's achievements include FEI Intermediate I scores well above 70%, and she was the 2024 Open FEI Champion for Santa Barbara CDS. Anne hopes to earn her USDF gold medal in the near future and begin competing in the CDI's. Anne has also helped her students earn their USDF Bronze and Silver medal scores. Anne truly enjoys every step of the training process and helping her students foster trusting and successful relationships with their equine partners!
RAMIRO GARCIA
HEAD GROOM
Ramiro is a key component of daily horse care at Hartenburg Equestrian. His years of experience give him an expert eye for horses, and he knows every detail about each horse in our barn. His patient and friendly personality makes him a fantastic addition to the team!
LUIS ESQUIVEL
BARN AND GROUNDS MANAGER
Luis is the cornerstone of daily operations at Hartenburg Equestrian. He provides top-notch care for the horses, and keeps our facility looking beautiful!