Portofino Equestrian Center

spots are filling up quickly so don't wait too long!
We are excited to announce that Stephen Hayes is coming back to Portofino on October 3rd and 4th. Registration is now open for this clinic .
If you would like to participate or if you would like more information, please reach out to us either by phone or text at (919) 618-9505.

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We are excited to announce that Stephen Hayes is coming back to Portofino on October 3rd and 4th. Registration is now open for this clinic .

If you would like to participate or if you would like more information, please reach out to us either by phone or text at (919) 618-9505. Stephen Hayes Dressage

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Hi Everyone,

PEC will be hosting a combined trial on September 20th, with schooling available on September 19th. As always, cross-country schooling will be open, weather permitting.

We look forward to seeing everyone here! Please click the link below to register:
https://portofinoequestrian.com/events-clinics-shows/
To reserve paddocks or camping spots please contact the office (919) 618-9505

Events – Portofino Equestrian Center From eventing competitions spanning a day to dressage & high to lower levels riding events, your steps toward national competition begin with us. We offer NCDCTA recognized horse shows, with our upcoming season being more exciting than ever.

We are ready to start our fix-a-test with these two fabulous clinicians! They brought their own tools for creative teaching!!!

With the temperatures in the nineties on Saturday and low entries we have made the very difficult decision to cancel our dressage show!!!! Thank you to all of our competitors that signed up and we apologize for any inconvenience and hope you understand!!! Hope to see you back for our fall shows! ☀️🏇🧲

Good morning ☀️
🚨🚨We are laser focused on the upcoming dressage show with both the weather and low entries. IF YOU ARE PLANNING TO SHOW We need to know by today so we can make cancellation decisions! It’s never our goal to cancel, yet we understand reasons behind the hesitation

Please be advised that the upcoming show has been canceled. Due to extreme heat, with feel-like temperatures projected to exceed 100 degrees, alongside the potential for rain, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the event for the safety of all participants and horses.

Thank you for your understanding.
Portofino Equestrian Center will be hosting a dressage show on July 18th. Registration is now open, and we welcome riders of all levels to join us and sharpen your dressage skills. Please submit your entries using the link below.
https://portofinoequestrian.com/events-clinics-shows/

We look forward to seeing you here!

We had a great weekend with Deb Dean Smith despite the hot temperatures! We are so thankful to have clinicians of her caliber share their skills and talents with us! We are also thankful for our covered!!!🔥🥵

Portofino Equestrian Center is hiring! We are looking for a new team member to join us for the Monday through Friday shift, from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Our current morning staff member, who has been with us for over two years, is sadly moving away, leaving this position open.

If you are interested or know someone who might be, please send a private message or text us at 919-618-9505.

Megan Malan
Working Equitation Clinic

June 7, 2026 - Private Lessons


Time Rider Horse

8:30AM Sandra Thompson Loki
9:15AM Maureen McEnroe SoapSuds
10AM Elizabeth Holloway
10:45AM Cheryl Batts

11:30AM - 12 noon Lunch and Drag Break

12 noon Andrea Selch
12:45PM Cheryl Batts
1:30PM Shannon Hoffman
2:15PM Sydney Sogol

Any questions please call us 919-359-9090

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