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California Riding Magazine • June, 2009 Mattias Ekeroth Stables by Kathleen Burke Jensen |
Mattias Ekeroth Stables, located at Alder Lane Farm in beautiful Sonoma County, has training opportunities for individuals wanting to advance their hunter/jumper skills. Mattias Ekeroth began riding horses at age 4 in Malmo, Sweden, and has been competing for 26 years. He won championships as a child and junior rider in Scandinavia competing as a top rider in the district of Skåne, Sweden. At 19 Ekeroth moved to Holland to train with Dan Nanning and then worked with three-time Olympian Evelyn Blaton in Germany. By the time he returned to Sweden Ekeroth was riding for several professional show barns. Wanting to broaden his horizons, Ekeroth moved to the US and began riding for Fairwind Farms, Full Circle Farms and Plaid Ranch. Each year Ekeroth takes his clients and horses to many A-rated shows throughout California and Oregon. Praised for his ability to communicate with horses, Ekeroth has produced high quality horses including Global Touch, Take Two, Ardius, Caligula II and Cantona, who he bred in Sweden and imported to the US.
Mattias Ekeroth and Global Touch, owned by Alder Lane Farm, LLC.
Customized Full Training Mattias Ekeroth Stables welcomes all ages and levels for full training, from the Short Stirrup to Grand Prix. Each horse and rider receives a customized training program developed by Ekeroth and designed to maximize the full potential of each team. The talent and enthusiasm of the program consistently produces champions at all levels. “I just love seeing my students and their horses achieve their dreams,” says Ekeroth. Horses in training are ridden by Ekeroth and his trusted assistant Charlotte King. Their guiding principles include honesty, respect and consistency. Ekeroth’s training methods are based on time-honored European traditions and the facility provides a safe and confidence-inducing environment. Alder Lane Farms Alder Lane Farms in Sonoma County is a private facility offering 70 extra-large stalls, an abundance of spacious grass turnouts, Grand Prix ring, hunter ring and state-of-the-art indoor ring. Courses can be designed for all levels of competition and the excellent footing facilitates perfect landings. All three barns have been newly renovated and are state-of-the-art featuring hot and cold water in the wash racks, as well as immaculate grooming areas and tack rooms. The airy, oversized stalls are cleaned daily and bedded with shavings. Most of the stalls have attached runs. Horses are fed two times a day in addition to the multiple acres of pasture grazing during their leisure time. Alder Lane Farm is always safe and secure under the watchful eyes of the caretakers who live on the premises. Gorgeous views, a delightful climate and proximity to the California Coastline make Sonoma County a premier destination for travelers from all over the world. The climate is horse-friendly with summer temperatures ranging in the mid-80s and a cooling sea breeze in the evenings. This is the perfect spot for hunter/jumper riders wanting to work with a European style trainer, improve their skills and bring along their horse in a lovely and safe setting.
For more information on training at Mattias Ekeroth Stables call 707-975-5104, e-mail mestables@yahoo.com or visit www.mattiasekeroth.com. |
