ALLYSON HARTENBURG
OWNER AND HEAD TRAINER
Growing up on her parent’s farm in South Carolina, Allyson was lucky to inherit her parent's passion for horses. She competed in Eventing all over 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, she worked full-time as a therapist at a rehab facility in Greenville, South Carolina, teaching and training on the side, until 2014, when she decided to pursue her career in horses full time.
Moving around the US, Allyson continued to compete in Eventing, Jumpers, and Dressage, as well as gain hands-on experience in a variety of areas of the equine industry. Some of these experiences include 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, working at a 5* eventer's barn, serving as regional supervisor of Rocky Mountain Region Pony Clubs, teaching Equine Sports Massage at the Rocky Mountain School of Equine Acupressure and Massage, successfully producing multiple young horses and having a very competitive track record at competitions all over the western US.
Her involvement with various aspects of the industry around the country has given Allyson a well-rounded approach to her training style, always with a core focus of performance horses in Eventing, Jumpers, and Dressage. 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.
BECKY LEISZ
ASSOCIATE TRAINER
Becky grew up in Southern California and began taking riding lessons at the age of 10. She quickly fell in love with horses and the sport of Eventing. She graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2014 with majors in both Environmental Studies and Sociology. She has spent the past 10 years riding and training horses full time, working under 5* Eventing rider Jennifer Wooten before joining the team at Hartenburg Equestrian. Becky has competed successfully through 2* level Eventing and also enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time at the beach.
JAMIE BIZZINI
ASSOCIATE TRAINER
For as long as she can remember, Jamie has always had a love for horses. She started riding when she was 8 years old and joined pony club when she was 10. Through pony club Jamie achieved her C2 Traditional rating and HB HM. She worked for Jennifer Wooten at Trinity Eventing for 5 years before joining the Hartenburg Equestrian team. Along with continuing to pursue her riding goals and passion for teaching, she also works as a night ICU technician for Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Clinic where she enjoys expanding her knowledge in veterinary medicine.
VICTOR RANGEL
BARN AND GROUNDS MANAGER
Victor's love for the horses and attention to detail is the cornerstone of daily operations at Hartenburg Equestrian. He cares for each horse with kindness and mindfulness to their individual needs. He keeps our facility sparkling clean and can be seen each day with a smile on his face!