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Located in San Luis Obispo, his
training program has around 30 horses
with most owners from the area, but
also has students attending college at
Cal Poly. In Harley’s words: “we have a
barn full of wonderful amateur horses
and really talented riders. We cater to
riders of all levels from beginner to
Grand Prix, but are also fortunate to
have really nice people.”
Selling Aurora to Paris Sellon, who
has great success on her in the High
Junior’s, and recently leasing his Grand
Prix ride, Cartwright, to Jennifer
Stillman, Harley has bought and sold
lots of horses since he has been in the
US. He recently bought former NAYR
horse, Quiana, for Savannah Carr, one
“I used to say that Australia was the best place on
of his Junior riders, and they have not
stopped winning since.
Earth, that was until I came to California! I love
“I used to say that Australia was the
the shows, my clients, the other riders, the owners
best place on Earth, that was until I
came to California! I love the shows,
and could not imagine being anywhere else.”
my clients, the other riders, the owners
and could not imagine being anywhere
else. America is home for my family,
Olivia, Zoe (my almost 3-year-old
daughter) and myself. My daughter
even has an American accent! I will
be show jumping and training horses
and riders for a long time to come. If
my daughters early interest in horses
has anything to do with it, I imagine
my future will be in the business for
the duration, wearing several different
hats!”
Harley is a third generation rider. His
grandmother rode in Ladies Point-to-
Point races, was an ardent fox hunter
and an all around horsewoman. His
mother also fox hunted and rode
dressage while his father competed on
State level polo teams. It is fair to say
that Harley came from a very horse
oriented background! He grew up
riding ponies, attended his local Pony
Club, jumped multiple horses whenever
he could, and competed on weekends
In his spare time Harley enjoys
at shows throughout his home state
playing golf and in his words
Victoria. Australia.
he “doesn’t do so well”. He is
From the states he has produced and
also passionate about property
sold many Grand Prix horses throughout
development, even having a small
Australia, Asia and Europe. One of the
property development company in
best was Johnny Be Good that competed
Australia. He is pleasant, quiet but
at the World Cup Final in Del Mar in
very approachable and loves to have
1992. At that time Johnny was sold for
people stop and visit. Drop by next
a record price in Australia.
time you are in San Luis!!!!!!
Top to Bottom: Harley on Cassiato with
owners the Oak Park Group. Harley with
If you would like to contact Harley,
clients at Showpark. Harley with his assistant
please call Oak Park Equestrian Center
Amanda Jurgens riding on the beach (5 mins
at 805-458-3641.
from our barn). Harley and Zoe in the leadline
at Pebble Beach. Family vacation to Catalina.
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