FAQ
WHERE IS COSSENTINE
EQUESTRIAN LOCATED?
Cossentine Equestrian, your premier destination in Portola Valley at Rancho Viejo Stables! Conveniently located just off Interstate 280 and Alpine Road, we’re perfectly positioned between San Francisco and San Jose, right next to Palo Alto and the Stanford Campus. Get ready to experience one of the finest riding facilities in all of California!
Our arenas are a rider's dream, featuring a spacious, lighted outdoor jumping arena, a lighted dressage arena, a covered arena for all-weather riding, a medium-sized outdoor arena, and a round pen—perfect for beginners! Each arena is meticulously maintained, watered, and dragged daily to ensure the best experience.
For trail riding extra curricular activities, we have 200 acres of stunning private hillside grounds, ideal for training, hacking, rehabbing, or simply enjoying a serene ride in nature!
Plus, we provide top-notch amenities, including the highest quality feed—60/40 alfalfa/oat cubes that are easy to eat, digest, and packed with nutrients. Our wash racks, shoeing, and veterinary check areas ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all our clients. Join us for an unforgettable equestrian experience!
DO YOU HAVE HORSES?
Yes we do! At Cossentine Equestrian, we proudly showcase our 10 exceptional show horses, perfect for riders of every experience level and training goal! Whether you're just starting out, looking to refine your skills, or feeling ready. to get to the next level of competitionwe have the ideal horse waiting for you.
Our lesson horses are calm, intelligent, and incredibly responsive, boasting a wealth of experience from their competitive days. They’re perfect for children and new riders, having seen it all without a hint of spook!
Many of our beloved horses are leased or half-leased by passionate students who share a deep love for equestrian sports. Opportunities to lease come up regularly, but they fill up fast, so don’t hesitate to reach out!
Plus, we have an additional 6-10 in-training client-owned boarders for our ambitious and dedicated students ready to take their skills to the next level. With our professional trainers working with all horses in our program, multiple times a week, you can trust that we offer top-quality horses for every riding level!
HOW LONG HAS COSSENTINE EQUESTRIAN BEEN AROUND?
Since 2000, Cossentine Equestrian has been passionately teaching hunter, jumper, equitation, and dressage riders! Our extensive horse training program ensures that students not only learn on a horse but also see their horse thrive under the guidance of our professionals. We take pride in developing some of the finest horses you'll find anywhere in the Bay Area!
From coaching riders on the exciting ins-and-outs of the sport to sharpening their athletic skills and competing at rated horse shows, we’re thrilled to share our love for horses and the sport while instilling the values of excellent horsemanship!
WHAT KINDA OF SPECIAL SERVICES DO YOU OFFER?
At our facility, we’re thrilled to have built an incredible reputation for training horses from a young age, starting around 5 years old, and guiding to the highest levels of competition! We take pride in keeping our horses in the program well beyond their peak years, with some having thrived in our care for over 20 years! Our expertise in rehabbing horses, both physically and temperamentally, is unmatched. Time and again, we witness the joy of owners as their horses, once facing challenges, make remarkable recoveries and enjoy a renewed quality of life. With the best care team, top-notch rehab training, and a fantastic facility, we’re here to meet all your horse’s needs!