Wildflower Farm - Offering equestrian training and boarding in North County, San Diego
Including expertise in multiple disciplines of show hunter, jumper, dressage, equitation and pony jumpers
We welcome you to experience Wildflower Farm, a privately-owned boarding and training facility known as the “hidden gem” within the beautiful town of Encinitas.
Under the new ownership of Alan D. Smith, Wildflower continues to flourish with top notch trainers and a world class facility including two competition level training arenas with all weather footing. Wildflower Farm is a pristine property set amongst serene landscaping and miles of riding trails throughout Rancho Santa Fe and Olivenhain.
With our extraordinary team of top equestrian trainers, you’re sure to find the right fit for yourself at Wildflower. We invite you to our trainer page for an introduction to these talents.
We look forward to welcoming you to the farm!
Facility Highlights
We love our home away from home at Wildflower Farm! It’s a privilege to be surrounded with these incredible animals and gorgeous scenery all year-round. Positive energy and attitude is a priority amongst our staff while meeting the equestrian training and boarding needs of our valued clients.
12×12 Box Stalls with in/outs available
12×24 Outdoor Pipe Stalls
2 Competition scale training arenas
World Class DDG Footing
2 Round Pens / Lunging Arena
5 Horse Hot Walker with rubber pavers
On-site staff 24/7
3 Open Pastures
17 Cross Ties
3 Washing Stations
Daily stall cleaning
Premium bedding
Feed 3x per day
On-site Washer/Dryer
Miles of beautiful trails
Equestrian Training
Wildflower Farm is fortunate to have such high caliber, professional equestrian trainers to include Show Hunter, Jumper, Equitation & Dressage disciplines.
Guenter Seidel, a German native, was born in Fischen im Allgäu, Bayern, Germany and moved to the U.S. in 1985. Guenter is a three time Olympian as well as many others accomplishments. Seidel is very active in the dressage community, training and giving clinics across the country. He also serves on the USEF Dressage Eligible Athlete Committee.
Huntover is renowned for it’s level of commitment to developing the connection between horse and rider. Few hunter/jumper barns can compete with the level of success that Huntover has achieved. This level of success is evident not just by the numerous Championship wins, but also by the pride and confidence displayed by both horses and riders in the Huntover program.
Michelle began riding in Scottsdale, Arizona as a hunter/jumper. Riding from the age of 13, she began specializing in dressage at 20. With over seventeen years experience Michelle has brought along several horses from young to Grand Prix. She has earned her USDF bronze, silver and gold medals and is an FEI ranked rider.
Top quality Hunter, Jumper and Equitation training for both horse and rider.
Import, Sales & Leasing of show jumping horses. A premium show barn lead by veteran equestrian trainer, Jill Richardson, our philosophy is quality over quantity.
Wendy has been training horses for the past 26 years and has competed, coached and trained horses and riders all over the United States and Europe. She has recently returned from the 2014 Global Champions Tour in Europe including Chantilly, London,Valkenswaard and the Stephex Masters in Belgium.
Touchstone Stables is a full service program that provides excellent care and quality training. We specialize in hunters, jumpers of all levels. Our main focus is to develop the relationship between horse and rider in order to reach our goals. Trainer Rose Carver is also available for catch rides.
Wildflower Farm hosted Romfh Equestrian Apparel by being the perfect spot for their 2019 look book.
Congratulations Stella on your new pony! Stella is trained by Rose Carver.
Wendy Lee Thompson on WT Channing owned by Mary Ann Allgire.
Wildflower Farm wants to make sure clients are able to work their horses without interruptions from the weather! Wildflower Farm covers the large jumping arena to insure riding after the storm.
Thank you to all who attended the Wildflower Farm holiday party. Thank you Passion Equine Tack for doing the embroidery.
