About Us

Lane Clark, Show Jumping Grand Prix Horse Trainer

 

 

Charlotte Gadbois NAJYRC 2012

Charlotte Gadbois at NAJYRC

 

Charlotte Gadbois NAJYRC 2012

Charlotte Gadbois

1.50M at NAJYRC

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overview

Mickey Hayden - Over Three Decades As a Top Winning Trainer

One of California's Oldest and
Most Successful Show Barns

We have over three decades as a full-service show barn training all levels of sport horses and riders up to the highest level of Grand Prix competition. Every year, we develop rising stars into regional and international champions.

 

Mickey Hayden, Head Trainer

Since 1979, Mickey has successfully brought his riders and horses to the highest levels of medals, equitation, and show jumping. His charges have won countless championships and honors including these recent highlights:

 

Winner - $30,000 Markel 1.40M Blenheim GP (2014)
Winner - $40,000 Los Gatos Luxury Cars GP (2014)
Winner - $25,000 Land Rover Grand Prix - Flintridge (2014)
Winner - $25,000 iJump Surfside Grand Prix - Del Mar (2014)
Winner - $25,000 Markel Insurance - Blenheim June I (2014)
Winner - $30,000 Blenheim June I GP (2014)

Winner - $265,000 GGT Footing 1.40M Grand Prix Series Championship (2014 & 2013)

Winner - PCHA Mark Mullen Horsemanshiip Award (2013)

Winner - $40,000 Blenheim Spring Classic II GP (2013)

Winner - $10,000 Hereford Junior/AO Jumper Classic

Winner - $25,000 Flintridge Grand Prix (2012)

Winner - $30,000 LAEC Memorial Day Classic (2012)

Winner - $55,000 Del Mar World Cup Qualifier (2012)

Winner - $30,000 Blenheim June Classic I Grand Prix (2011)

Winner - $25,000 Blenheim Summer Grand Prix (2011)

Winner - High Jump (6'9") Del Mar Nationals (2010)

Winner - $10,000 Pebble Beach Lexus Jumping Derby (2011)

Team Silver - North American Junior Championships, Lexington, KY (2010)

Team Silver - U.S. National Junior Championships, Lexington, KY (2010)

Team Bronze - North American Young Rider 1.50M (2012)

Champion - 1.20M Jumper Classic (2014)

Champion - 1.30M Jumper Classic (2014)

Champion - 1.40M Jumper Classic (2014)

Year-End Champion - 2013 PCHA Low Adult Amateur (2013)

Regional Champion & Team Gold - USHJA 1.10M Jumpers (2013)


Mickey sums his business up this way: “This is more than a business. It is a place for horsemen and their families to come together, excel, and create a fulfilling lifestyle. While excellence is always sought in the sport, it is the people and the horses that matter. We are fortunate to be surrounded by good people and good staff. They make all the difference in the world.”

 

Mickey Hayden Winning for Over 30 Years

Mickey Hayden - Winning Trainer for Over 30 Years

 

Lane Clarke, Grand Prix Rider, Trainer, and Instructor

Lane Clarke, who has studied under Mickey since 2003, is one of those talented people. He is an accomplished Grand Prix and World Cup ranked rider and a gifted trainer and instructor. We are very lucky to have someone of his caliber riding our horses and working with clients on a daily basis. See Lane's Accomplishments here.

 

Hayden Riding School - For Beginners & Intermediate Riders

To address the needs of our beginner and intermediate riders, we operate the Hayden Riding School with a variety of horses and ponies available for lessons and/or for lease. Participating in our Riding School is a great way to experience trickle down benefits from our higher level programs and to learn from our exceptional instructors. Many of our best riders have gotten their start in our Riding School.

 

We also provide Summer Camps and Winter Camps; Horse-Themed Birthday Parties; a Saturday beginner Jump Start Program; and Pony Rides.