About Us

Brian and Lisa Sabo

Brian and Lisa Sabo are living a classic love story. They grew up on the same street and both had an interest in horses. Brian’s mother, Kitty Sabo, founded Woodland Hills Pony Club in 1965 alongside Hilda Gurney, who went on to be an internationally famous Olympic dressage rider, judge, and clinician. Hilda was an extremely influential mentor to both Lisa and Brian.

 Not long after, Lisa began to train at the same barn as Brian and they both developed a passion for Eventing. Years later Brian ended up buying land in Paso Robles and Lisa conveniently moved off to San Luis Obispo because she was attending Cal Poly. In 1985, Lisa and Brian married and together they built an empire- Hurdledale Equestrian Center- where they trained and rode until 2001. Lisa and Brian are both graduate “A” pony clubbers and Advanced level competitors. Brian has been recognized as the leading event rider in USEA Area VI in both 1969 and 1981. Lisa was a member of the Silver Medal Area VI Young Riders team in 1984 and has ridden a number of horses she trained through the Advanced level including riding at Rolex Kentucky on three different horses. Brian and Lisa have both been long listed for the U.S. Olympic Team. Lisa has always specialized in starting young horses, working with difficult horses, and teaching young riders and adults.

Brian remained active through the advanced level on both coasts until 1984 when his coaching activities began to take precedence. Brian has served the horse community in many ways- USPC District Commissioner, USEA Area VI Chairman, President of the USEA, etc. Brian currently teaches a full schedule of clinics across the nation, as well as coaches the Mexican Olympic Eventing Team. Lisa is still actively competing and coaching.

Contact Lisa Sabo

949-244-8615

lisa@saboeventing.com  

Laura – Office Manager

Monica – Riding School