Portofino Equestrian Center

01/04/2025

We just love the progress, focus and care of our lesson program! Thanks Ruth for taking such good care of our clients!!!

01/03/2025

Happy New Year!

WINter CLASSic Dressage Show Series

We have moved the January Show to January 26th. It WILL NOT occur on January 11th.
Registration is now open. Please visit our website or use the link below.

https://portofinoequestrian.com/events-clinics-shows/

The second show in the series is February 8th.

The third show is scheduled for March 8th.

If you participate in all three shows (the entire series) we will have Championship prizes for each level. These prizes will be awarded at the end of the March Show.

Need to reserve a paddock, please call Beth Gilbert, Barn and Event Manager, at 574-453-7187.

12/29/2024

Good morning! We are looking to start building a schedule for Deb Dean Smith clinic ! So far I have counted 22 rides. We need a commitment from each rider with signed waivers, coggins, clinic form and payment! This will be 1st come first scheduled! January 18-19th!
Thanks! She is an amazing instructor and we are lucky to have her here at PEC! ALSO: MAKE CHECKS TO DEB DEAN SMITH~

12/13/2024

Good morning Horse Friends!
🚨Great news! Deb Dean Smith will be back here January 18&19 for a dressage clinic! 🚨
She needs at least 8 riders per day. Please let us know if you can participate
145/45 minute private
90./ 1hour semi private lesson

11/25/2024

Don't Forget to Register for the December 1st Dressage and Fun Show!

Registration closes at 12 midnight on Wednesday, November 27th.

For the FUN Show there will be at least 5 different games or relays to participate in. It will be $20 to participate in the FUN Show.

Please remember to dress yourself and your horse in a festive costume. There will be a costume contest and the best one will win some amazing things!

Please call Beth Gilbert, Barn Manager, at 574-453-7187 to reserve a paddock for the day of the show.

We will have festive treats and drinks for all. Spectators are more than welcome to come free of charge.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving and can't wait to see you on Sunday, December 1st.

11/17/2024

2025 Show Schedule

January 11th - WINter CLASSic - Dressage

February 8th - WINter CLASSic - Dressage

March 8th - WINter CLASSic - Dressage

April 5th - Schooling for Horse Trial
April 6th - Horse Trial and Equi-thon

May 18th - Combined Trial

June 21st - Schooling Jumper Show

July 12th - Dressage

September 21st - Combined Trial

October 18th - Schooling for Horse Trial
October 19th - Horse Trial and Equi-thon

November 1st - Schooling Jumper Show

December 6th - Dressage and FUN Show

If you need a paddock for the day or the weekend, please call to reserve. 919-359-9090

We have RV hook-ups available with electricity and water. Please call the barn to reserve 919-359-9090

To register for any show please use the link below.

https://portofinoequestrian.com/events-clinics-shows/

We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

11/11/2024

Dressage and FUN Show - December 1st

Come join us for a Dressage and Fun Show!

What is the FUN Show all about? Holiday themed games, relays, costume contests, Holiday treats and more! Also, we have some amazing prizes for the winners of both of the Dressage and Fun Show.

You do not have to participate in the Dressage Show to do the Fun Show.

Mark your calendars for December 1st! Registration is open!

Please click on the link below to register:

https://portofinoequestrian.com/events-clinics-shows/

Do you need a paddock for the day? Please call Beth Gilbert, Barn Manager, at 574-453-7187 to reserve a paddock.

From dressage to clinics to Tri-Equithons, the Portofino Equestrian Center brings equestrian sports to passionate riders of all skill levels.

11/08/2024

Lots of positive vibes for some great rides this weekend at War Horse! Good luck everyone!

11/01/2024

JUMP! JUMP! JUMP!

November 2nd - Schooling Jumper Show

It is a great way to tune up before War Horse Finals next weekend!
Also, it is a great opportunity to get your horse off of property and enjoy our beautiful facility.

Cross Country Schooling will be open tomorrow and remember if you show there is a discount on your schooling fee.

Open Schooling 7:30-8:30AM

Show starts at 9AM.

We hope to see you tomorrow!

10/30/2024

We are so excited to receive these jumps to add to the mix!!!! Beautiful and creative!

10/29/2024

DON'T FORGET: JUMPER SCHOOLING SHOW, NOVEMBER 2nd

It is highly recommended to pre-register; however, it is not required. To pre-register please go to https://portofinoequestrian.com/events-clinics-shows/

Each class is $20; Whole division is $60

Open warm-up 7:30AM to 8:30AM

Drag break from 8:30AM - 9:00AM

Covered Arena: Start Time: 9AM

1. Beginner Poles - Optimum Time
2. Beginner Poles - Optimum Time Course
3. Beginner Poles - Power & Speed
* Horse and Rider pairs not to compete above 18"

4. Starter Cross Rails 18" - Optimum Time
5. Starter Cross Rails 18" - Jump Off
6. Starter Cross Rails 18" - Power & Speed
* Horse and Rider pairs not to compete above 2'

7. Starter Jumps - 18" - Optimum Time
8. Starter Jumps - 18" - Jump Off
9. Starter Jumps - 18" - Power & Speed
* No oxers. Horse and Rider pairs not to compete above 2'

Outdoor Jump Ring 4: Start time 10:30AM

10. Low Jumper 2' - Optimum Time
11. Low Jumper 2' - Jump Off
12. Low Jumper 2' - Power & Speed
* No oxers. Horse and Rider pairs not to compete above 2'3"

13. Schooling Jumper 2'3" - Optimum Time
14. Schooling Jumper 2'3" - Jump Off
15. Schooling Jumper 2'3" - Power & Speed
* Oxers included. Horse and Rider pairs not to compete above 2'6"

16. Training Jumper 2'6" - Optimum Time
17. Training Jumper 2'6" - Jump Off
18. Training Jumper 2'6" - Power & Speed
* Oxers included Horse and Rider pairs not to compete above 2'9"

19. Performance Jumper 2'9" (name your height) - Optimum Time
20. Performance Jumper 2'9" (name your height) - Jump Off
21. Performance Jumper 2'9" (name your height) - Power & Speed
* Horse and Rider can compete in 2 consecutive heights

Dover Saddlery - Raleigh, NC has sponsored this show with great prizes for the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion of each division.

Ribbons will be awarded for 1st-6th place for each class. Grand Champion and Reserve Champion will be rewarded for each division. Riders must ride in all three classes in the division to be eligible for Grand and Reserve Champion.

We will have a Food Truck here for lunch. Come out and enjoy the day with us.

For paddock reservations,, please call Beth Gilbert, Barn and Event Manager at 574-453-7187 (cell).

10/24/2024

Please note! This clinic will be scheduled for a later date.

10/17/2024

October 19th Horse Trial Show Jump Schooling Times

Training: 9-9:30AM

Novice: 9:40AM - 10:55AM

Beginner Novice: 11:10AM - 12:30PM

Lunch, drag, and regroup: 12:30-1:00PM

Starter: 1:00PM - 2:45PM

Green as Grass (GAG): 3:00PM - 5:00PM

Cross Country will be open from 9:00AM until 5:00PM for schooling.

Any questions about paddocks, RV hook-ups, etc., please contact Beth Gilbert, Barn and Event Manager at 574-453-7187.

Questions regarding your registration for the Horse Trial and Equi-thon, please contact Cassidy Oeltjen at [email protected]

***For those of you spending the night on Saturday night (or if you want to hang out a little longer), Portofino will be having a Chili (Beef and Chicken) and Hot Dogs with Chips Meal starting at 6PM. We just ask that you bring your own chairs and drinks. If you want to bring a dessert to share that would be great too! ***

10/14/2024

🚨GOOD NEWS! Registration will be extended until Tuesday at midnight!!!! Although it is almost full we do have some more spots. Please enter before midnight Tuesday for a great time.🚨🧲🧲

10/13/2024

Hey, all you competitors out there~Our horse trial is next weekend and entries close tomorrow at noon. Get them in tonight or tomorrow morning it’s going to be a great show.!!

10/13/2024

Come see these adorable minis!!!

Please join us to celebrate the Raleigh North Carolina based animal assisted therapy group Stampede of Love’s 20th Anniversary.

10/11/2024

Feast your eyes on beautiful planting by Mike Newman!

10/07/2024

EQUITHON IS BACK!!! Come show us your favorite discipline and win with friends!!! Hey everybody we have our fall horse trial October 19 and 20th!!! Schooling will be on the 19th and the show will be on the 20th. We have a food truck. We have the best judges, the best competitors and the best volunteers around.!!! can’t wait to see you so get your entries in!!!!
Quick link to register.. https://portofinoequestrian.com/events/horse-trial-2/