Blanchette Equestrian is dedicated to providing exceptional training and instruction, whether you are looking to compete in the A Circuit or to take your first lesson. Located at Hidden Canyon Farm in Salinas, CA, Blanchette Equestrian offers beginning through advanced lessons in Jumpers, Hunters, Equitation and Dressage.

Robert Blanchette is an International Grand Prix rider and teacher. Amongst other accomplishments he has ridden on and coached Nations Cup teams. In 2003 and 2004 Robert was one of the three winningest show jumping riders in Sweden. Robert has also competed through Grand Prix in Dressage, and Two Star Three Day Eventing. For the past seventeen years Robert has imported select high quality Hunters, Jumpers and Equitation Horses from Northern and Central Europe to the United States.

A California native, Tammy Blanchette has been active on the West Coast Show Circuit for over 20 years. As a Jr. and young Amateur her emphasis was in the Equitation Ring, collecting many Championships at A rated shows, year- end Association Championships and Medal Qualifications. While her primary focus was Equitation, Tammy also competed in both the Hunters and Jumpers.

Tammy has worked with many Professional Horsemen, amongst whom are John French, “A” rated judge Penny Whaler, and Patrick Seaton. She also worked for World Champion Hunter Rider John French from 2005 through 2010. During her time with French she was responsible for riding, training and teaching the horses and riders at home, as well as at shows.