96 February 19, 2015
Horsetowns: San Marcos Something Special
Here are some businesses in or near San Marcos that help create a great equestrian community
Deer Springs Equestrian (760) 744-9600
www.DeerSpringsEquestrian.com
Deer Springs Equestrian is a horse
boarding and training facility unlike any other in Southern California. Situated on 21 acres in the North Twin Oaks Valley area of San Marcos, Deer Springs strives to give horse and rider the freedom to pursue riding goals in a relaxed and spacious environment. With a large, indoor arena, two dressage arenas, a large multiple-use arena, turnouts and track, plus direct access to the City of San Marcos trails system, there is no challenge in fi nding a peaceful place to train and ride your horse. Both owners and the managers of Deer Springs Equestrian are long-time horse owners, competitors and trainers who bring years of experience in all facets of horse care. Their goal is to provide an outstanding environment for both the professional and riders of any level in any discipline. There is a full-service feed store, Deer Springs Feed and Supply, also on premises. The store is fully stocked with top-of-the-line pet foods, horse feeds, hay and shavings for all your animal care needs.
Angie Taylor (858) 335-8832
www.AngieTaylorDressage.com
Angie Taylor has been riding horses for
more than three decades. She has trained many successful young dressage horses and riders, and has seen them progress through FEI level. Angie uniquely articulates the biomechanics of riding in a way that is easily understood and mean- ingful to her students. Also, she is able to quickly pinpoint issues, explain why and how they block the aids, and then show her students exactly how to make corrections. All her students demonstrate immediate, new-found awareness and understanding of how to use their body and the aids to be
eff ective in a subtle, harmonious way. She is currently accepting horses and riders of all levels interested in the serious study and understanding of dressage, and is located at Deer Springs Equestrian.
Clarissa Czuprynski (760) 705-7257
www.Prestige-Equine.com
Clarissa Czuprynski of Prestige Equine at Deer Springs Equestrian has extensive expe- rience and enjoys developing horse-and- rider teams for all dis- ciplines, from beginner riders all the way up to national- and world-level competitors. Clarissa can also assist you with colt starting and problem solving. Prestige Equine off ers a well round- ed training, lesson and showing program for all breeds of horses, from start to fi nish.
Heather Merten (909) 322-8522
www.HMFarmsRidingSchool.com
HM Farms is a comprehensive horse-
back riding school located in North San Diego County, at beautiful Deer Springs Equestrian, off ering programs designed for riders of all levels, ability and ambition. Owner and director Heather Merten’s mission is to provide a safe, fun and encouraging learning environment where you can begin your horse career and achieve your goals. Specialties include English (hunt seat equitation), jumping, Western, horsemanship and animal husbandry. The comprehensive courses will take you from beginning through advanced riding. For the competitive rider and horse owner, there is a show team competing in local horse shows. HM Farms also off ers full training services to those with their own horses.
Robin Bond (858) 945-8857
www.RobinBondEquine.com
Robin Bond has been training profession- ally since 1993. Aſt er spending 22 years in
jumping, dressage and combined training, Robin set her sights on Western events. Her experience now includes Trail Challenge, Western Dressage, AQHA Ranch Horse, Working Equitation, and all stag- es of California Bridle Horse. Robin taught, managed and trained for 10 years at Sandy Arledge’s award-winning Quarter Horse Ranch. She has won the coveted Open Bridle class at San Francisco’s Cow Palace, Del Mar National’s Sliding contest, NRCHA’s Limited Open Bridle World Champion Top Ten, 2009 EXCA Pomona Reserve Champion, 2009 EXCA World Champion Top Three, and 2010 EXCA Pomona Champion. She cur- rently trains in San Marcos at Deer Springs Equestrian.
San Dieguito Equine Group (760) 591-9952
www.SDEquine.com
San Dieguito Equine Group, Inc. is a group
veterinary practice that started business in 1982 and is nestled in the quiet corner of San Marcos. Equipped with the latest tech- nology and diagnostic tools, San Dieguito Equine Group provides ambulatory vet- erinary services, as well as on-site evaluation in their state-of-the art diagnostic facility. Patient wellness programs and preventative medicine are also a top priority. Practice veterinarians employ a thorough and systematic approach to lameness and other performance limiting problems of sport horses in order to arrive at accurate diagnoses. Cut ing edge treat- ments and management strategies are then used to keep equine athletes successfully competing. At ending clinicians oſt en col- laborate with specialists and referring clini- cians, when necessary, in order to provide the best information possible in each case. The team at San Dieguito Equine Group is commit ed to providing equine veterinary medicine that makes a diff erence for their patients, their owners, and the veterinary community.
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