OUR GOAL

Peppercorn is a family operated equestrian business, owned by Greg Coulson and Lauren Royce. Our goal is to provide fun and education on horseback for people interested in pursuing equestrian sports. Lessons include all aspects of basic horsemanship, safety, husbandry, and riding skills as well as competitve skills for  horses and riders.  Training can be starting horses under saddle as well as schooling on advanced skills.

OUR SPORT

We specialize in English riding, especially dressage and jumping required for horse trials and three day events. A horse trial is a lower form of the three day event as seen in the Olympic Games. It consists of a dressage test, cross country jumping test, and stadium jumping test. Dressage is riding on the flat; demonstrating obedience, agility, flexibility, balance, and lightness. Cross country jumping tests boldness, power, agility, and stamina through negotiating solid obstacles over difficult terrain at speed. Stadium jumping demonstrates obedience, power, and flexibility when jumping a colorful course in an arena setting. Eventing is a true complete test for horse and rider.
Lessons are also given in basic western riding.

OUR HISTORY

Peppercorn was started in 1986.  Greg and Lauren have strived to make the ranch a family friendly place for equestrian sport and recreation.  Lessons and training prepare people and horses for  competitions, but the ranch is also a tranquil location to enjoy nature with horses.  All levels of riders are welcome. 

THE RANCH

Peppercorn Ranch is located within easy commute from Ventura, Oxnard, Santa Paula, Fillmore, and Ojai.

The location is stunning with a breathtaking view of the Upper Ojai Valley.  Amenities include a variety of sheltered paddocks, wash racks, lighted sand ring, round pen, dressage ring, stadium jumps, cross country jumps, and gallop track.  There are short local trails as well as access to the Los Padres National Forest trail system.

Greg and Lauren live on the ranch and directly care for the horses.

Peppercorn Ranch is 10 minutes north of Santa Paula; just 19 miles or 25 minutes from the Ventura County Government Center.