Patty Garrison has guided riders and horses at Rancho Sierra Vista since 1981 — building one of Orange County's most trusted equestrian programs across four decades of dedicated horsemanship in San Juan Capistrano.
From the Del Mar National and the Pacific Coast Horse Show to Blenheim EquiSports and the LAEC Winter Circuit — Patty has prepared horses and riders for every level of Southern California competition. Her training philosophy centers on building genuine partnerships between horse and rider, with patience and precision as the foundation.
"The best horses I've known taught their riders something no clinic ever could. That's what we protect here — that relationship."
24-hour care on 15 gated acres — daily turnout, blanketing, farrier and vet coordination, with an on-site hospital one step from your stall.
Year-RoundTailored daily ride plans for each horse — flatwork, gymnastics, conditioning, and show-ring preparation built around the animal's way of going.
Custom PlansBeginner through advanced — private and semi-private instruction for all ages and disciplines, with emphasis on correct position and feel.
All LevelsFull coaching, hauling, and show-day management for the Southern California and Desert circuits — Del Mar, Blenheim, HITS, LAEC and beyond.
Circuit-ReadyWe match horse to rider with care — a consultative search built around the rider's goals and experience, not inventory pressure.
Match-MakingVisiting clinicians and seasonal youth camps — technical horsemanship, show preparation, and the confidence that comes from great instruction.
SeasonalChildren's / Adult Amateur Hunter
Consistent ribbons throughout the Southern California circuit. Suitable for AA or junior rider.
Short Stirrup / Beginner Novice
Quiet, correct, and forgiving — an ideal confidence-builder for a developing junior rider.
Mockup placeholders shown. Current availability, photos, and video on request — only horses with owner consent are listed.
with Visiting Clinician
with Patty Garrison
with the RSV Team
with Visiting Clinician
Every program begins with honest assessment — the horse's way of going, its temperament, its physical condition. Training follows from what the horse tells us, not what the calendar demands.
Flatwork, gymnastics, conditioning, and course work in thoughtful rotation — never asking more of a horse in a single session than it can carry well and remember positively.
We ship to a show when horse and rider are genuinely ready. Ribbons are the natural result of good preparation — not the pressure that drives it.
Full vet care steps from your horse's stall — emergency, routine, and preventive.
Large main arena with quality footing — year-round use in Southern California sunshine.
Dedicated round pen for groundwork, lunging, and early training sessions.
Individual paddocks with proper fencing and daily turnout as standard.
Full-service grooming area with hot and cold wash racks.
Dedicated, secured tack storage for every boarder.
Controlled access 24 hours — your horse is safe, and so is your equipment.
Wide, accessible trailer approach with room for multiple rigs.
San Juan Capistrano riding trails — some of the finest coastal riding in California.
Photographs of Rancho Sierra Vista horses and riders on the Southern California circuit.