Jonathan Bradford

Jonathan grew up riding in Orange County at a very early age with his mother and his first horse trainer who was a family friend. Having her Masters in Horsemanship, Training and Instructing from the British Horse Masters Society, he learned very classical techniques from her. He held many working student positions with different professionals in the area until he landed at Ivy Gate Farm the first time. In 2000, a successful sales business was created with his then mentor Dale Pederson. After returning to school for a few years he moved to Los Angeles and formed his own business, Granite Hill Farm, in 2007. In Los Angeles his business saw success in the show arena in the hunters, equitation and ponies. His biggest successes were in sales, young horses, investments, and teaching clinics, In 2014, he had the opportunity to return to Ivy Gate Farm and is happy to call it home ever since. He is truly dedicated to building the business at all levels and is happy to provide whatever is needed at home, or at the shows. He enjoys riding, showing and teaching all age groups and tries to make learning fun and a positive experience. (Source)